Wigan Warriors to face rivals St Helens in Women's Super League Grand Final

Sky Sports
Sky Sports
4M ago
Wigan Warriors will compete against St Helens in the Women's Super League Grand Final on October 5, following their victory over Leeds Rhinos.
Wigan Warriors to face rivals St Helens in Women's Super League Grand Final
A What happened
Wigan Warriors are set to face their rivals St Helens in the Women's Super League Grand Final on October 5 at The Brick Community Stadium, broadcast live on Sky Sports. Wigan earned their place in the final by defeating Leeds Rhinos 38-0, marking a record attendance for a women's Super League match. St Helens reached the final after a narrow 12-8 victory over York Valkyrie. This matchup is a repeat of the Women's Challenge Cup final, where Wigan claimed a decisive 42-6 victory. Wigan's head coach Denis Betts praised the team's defensive efforts, while players like Grace Banks and Eva Hunter highlighted their strong performances leading up to the final.

Key insights

  • 1

    Record Attendance: Wigan's match against Leeds set a record for women's Super League attendance.

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    Defensive Strategy: Wigan's coach emphasized the importance of defensive play in their recent matches.

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    Rematch Significance: The final is a rematch of the Women's Challenge Cup, adding extra stakes.

Takeaways

The upcoming Grand Final promises to be a highly competitive match between two strong teams.

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