Bridgend have appeared in the WRU Challenge Cup final on five occasions since the competition's formation in 1971–72 season. 1979 saw the club beat Pontypridd RFC 18–12 in the final, lifting the trophy for the first time, retaining it a season later by beating Swansea RFC 15–9 in 1980. This was followed by being beaten finalists the next two seasons and both times losing to Cardiff RFC, one of which was lost on try count. Bridgend played in the 1990 final but were beaten 16–10 by Neath RFC. The club are the current holders of the cup after beating Pontypridd RFC 19–15 on 3 May 2015 The winning cup finals were: