The ban on competitive matches was removed in September 1918, but official games did not restart until January 1919.

Rochdale Hornets won the Lancashire League, and Hull F.C.

Unofficial competition resumed in September 1918, but due to the increasing difficulties of raising a team, and further restrictions on travel, very few clubs had arranged fixtures.

[2] Following the end of the First World War, it was agreed to restart official competition in January 1919.

[1] [1] The Challenge Cup Competition was suspended for the final time following its absence during the war.