1978–79 League Cup

This was the eighth season for rugby league's League Cup competition, which was now known as the John Player Trophy for sponsorship reasons. Widnes won the final against Warrington by the score of 16-4. The match was played at Knowsley Road, St Helens, Merseyside. The attendance was 10,743 and receipts were £11709.

1978–79 League Cup

This was the eighth season for rugby league's League Cup competition, which was now known as the John Player Trophy for sponsorship reasons. Widnes won the final against Warrington by the score of 16-4. The match was played at Knowsley Road, St Helens, Merseyside. The attendance was 10,743 and receipts were £11709.