Held on Saturday 18 October 2003 at Old Trafford, Manchester, the game was played between Bradford Bulls and Wigan Warriors.

The match was refereed Karl Kirkpatrick and watched by a crowd of 65,537, with Bradford winning 25 - 12.

Bradford finished top of the table so qualified straight to the play-off semi-final.

They were drawn at home to Leeds Rhinos and won 30–14 to qualify for the grand final.

Having won the championship, the Bradford Bulls were to play 2003 NRL season premiers, the Penrith Panthers in the following February's World Club Challenge.