1981–82 League Cup (rugby league)

This was the eleventh season for the rugby league League Cup, which was once again known as the John Player Trophy for sponsorship reasons. Hull F.C. won the trophy, beating derby rivals Hull KR by the score of 12-4 in the final, which was played at Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The attendance was 25,245 and receipts were £42987.

1981–82 League Cup (rugby league)

This was the eleventh season for the rugby league League Cup, which was once again known as the John Player Trophy for sponsorship reasons. Hull F.C. won the trophy, beating derby rivals Hull KR by the score of 12-4 in the final, which was played at Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The attendance was 25,245 and receipts were £42987.