Wigan Warriors' record Challenge Cup victory was marred by the lowest Wembley final attendance since 1946, sparking debate about the sport's future and its relationship with the iconic stadium.
Wigan Warriors earn 22nd Challenge Cup title by thrashing Hull KR at Wembley Stadium
Hull KR dominated Wigan in a Challenge Cup final warm-up, inflicting a heavy defeat on a youthful Warriors side. Wigan's coach rested most of his key players, leading to criticism of the sport's presentation.
Hull KR inflicted a heavy defeat on a severely weakened Wigan side, who rested most of their key players ahead of the Challenge Cup final. The 11-try rout was criticized as a poor look for Super League.
Hull KR secured a dominant victory over a heavily depleted Wigan side in a match criticized for its impact on Super League's image. Wigan rested most of their key players ahead of the Challenge Cup final, leading to an exhibition of 'men against boys'.
Hull KR dominated a youthful Wigan Warriors side, winning convincingly to climb to second in Super League. Wigan rested their regulars ahead of the Challenge Cup final.
Hull KR and Wigan face off twice in 10 days, first in Super League and then the Challenge Cup final. KR captain Elliot Minchella discusses the team's 'golden era' and the importance of seizing their current opportunity.
Hull KR secured a dramatic Super League win over Leigh Leopards, despite a strong second-half comeback from the hosts. Hull KR's victory extends their winning streak to eight games.
Wigan Warriors delivered a commanding performance, defeating table-toppers Leeds Rhinos 24-6. This victory, following their Challenge Cup semi-final win, signals Wigan's peak form ahead of the Wembley final.
Holders were near enough unbeatable in brushing aside Warrington in the semi-final with a performance to rival the quality of the Warriors As everyone expected, it will be the irresistible force against the immovable object at Wembley in three weeks’ time. Every great era-defining athlete or team needs an adversary. Ali v Frazier. Manchester United v Arsenal in the early Premier League years. Prost v Senna.Perhaps in the years to come, this will be viewed as rugby league’s equivalent; a modern clash of the titans. You have to go back to 2022 to find a major final that did not include Hull KR or Wigan. They have contested the past two Super League grand finals against one another, winning one apiece. Continue reading...
Holders Hull KR run in five tries as they set up a second consecutive Challenge Cup final.
Holders Hull KR run in five tries as they set up a second consecutive Challenge Cup final.
Semi-final: St Helens 0-32 WiganWarriors will face Warrington or Hull KR at WembleyThe Challenge Cup kings are at it again. For the first time in a good while, Wigan were arguably underdogs going into this semi-final against their fiercest rivals, St Helens, with a run of form that included four successive Super League defeats before stopping the rot last week against promoted Bradford.In contrast, St Helens are joint-top of Super League and have won their past five, but when it comes to Wigan and the Challenge Cup, this relationship is anything but ordinary. For the 34th timethe Warriors have reached the final. Continue reading...
Semi-final: St Helens 0-32 WiganWarriors will face Warrington or Hull KR at WembleyThe Challenge Cup kings have done it again. For the first time in a long time, Wigan Warriors were underdogs going into this semi-final against their fiercest rivals, St Helens, with four successive Super League defeats before stopping the rot last week against promoted Bradford.In contrast, St Helens sit joint-top of Super League and had won their past five games. It all leaned into their being only one winner, but for the 34th time the Warriors have reached the final. Continue reading...
Bradford Bulls, York Knights and Toulouse are holding their own and the league needs more reach and diversityBy No Helmets RequiredWith the Rugby Football League’s next round of talks with the NRL due on 15 May, the decision whether Super League will remain at 14 clubs or expand again to add London Broncos is imminent. The club could squeeze into a 14-team league via the IMG gradings but that would send any club ranked beneath them down to the Championship, potentially putting newly promoted York or Toulouse in grave and unnecessary danger. That would be foolish given the unique markets those clubs represent.The three teams promoted to the expanded Super League this season have defied expectations. They have won three games each, beating champions Hull KR, Hull FC, Catalans and Wakefield along the way. They also gave Wigan, Leigh and St Helens major scares. And none of them occupy the bottom two places after 10 rounds of games. Continue reading...
Hull KR demolished Castleford 50-6 at Craven Park to record their sixth straight victory and cut the gap on Super League leaders Leeds to just two points. The reigning champions, who ended a 40-year wait for a league title by beating Wigan Warriors in October, moved up to third place with a dominant display. Castleford, who also shipped 50 points to Hull FC last week, were error-strewn with 22 missed tackles in the first half.
