Summary

  • FT: Wigan Warriors 42-12 Hull KR

  • Wigan earned bye week and home advantage by winning League Leaders' Shield

  • Challenge Cup finalists Hull KR beat Leigh to set up semi-final

  • Winner faces Catalans in next week's Super League Grand Final

  • Use audio icon at top of the page to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and BBC Local Radio commentary

  1. Farewellpublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    FT: Wigan 42-12 Hull KR

    That's it for the Super League semi-finals.

    Wigan have cruised into the Old Trafford decider, where they will meet French club Catalans Dragons next Saturday.

    It promises to be something special, with decorated ex-Wigan star Sam Tomkins now coming up against his former team-mates on the biggest stage.

    Thanks for joining us for today's coverage.

    We will be back for next week's showpiece event.

    Until then, goodbye.

  2. Postpublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    FT: Wigan 42-12 Hull KR

    Stefan Ratchford
    Warrington Wolves full-back on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Both teams have had a different semi-final. Catalans took it down to the wire, for example.

    But the Grand Final is one I'm really looking forward to. Catalans had a run of victories then dropped off. But Wigan put together a really big win to take top spot at the end of the season.

    The two most deserving teams have ended up in the Grand Final.

  3. Postpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    FT: Wigan 42-12 Hull KR

    Hull KR's season ends on a brutal note, as they fall short of a fist Super League Grand Final appearance.

    They were playing catch-up all day, really.

    Defeat also spells the end of Shaun Kenny-Dowall's career.

    The former New Zealand international, who excelled in both Super League and Australia's NRL, has been instrumental in establishing the Robins as a genuine force this season.

  4. Postpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    FT: Wigan 42-12 Hull KR

    Josh Charnley
    Leigh winger on BBC Radio Manchester

    Wigan started really well and Hull KR started to get back on top but Wigan started really well in the second half and killed the game off.

    Wigan have given themselves a good opportunity for the Grand Final by winning the League Leaders' Shield and coming into the game with a big scoreline.

  5. Postpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    FT: Wigan 42-12 Hull KR

    Liam Marshall grabbed himself a memorable semi-final hat-trick, while Jai Field managed a double of his own.

    Toby King and Abbas Miski also chipped in with a try each as the Warriors progress to their 12th Super League Grand Final.

  6. WIGAN WARRIORS REACH THE SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINALpublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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    Wigan 42-12 Hull KR

    Liam Marshall celebrates for WiganImage source, SWPix.com

    Wigan have brushed aside Hull KR to set up a Super League Grand Final date with Catalans Dragons at Old Trafford next week.

  7. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Wigan 42-12 Hull KR

    Wigan attempt a kick and chase, and after gathering Hull KR do the same.

    They have kept it lively to the very end.

  8. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Wigan 42-12 Hull KR

    Into the final minute we go.

    Wigan have the ball and might try complete the victory in style...

  9. Postpublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Wigan 42-12 Hull KR

    Stefan Ratchford
    Warrington Wolves full-back on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Catalans have got the jump on Wigan by about 10 or 15 hours in terms of recovery.

    Wigan don't seem to any sort of injuries so they'll be relieved. Wigan knew this game was won from about 30 minutes left and no one's done anything stupid in terms of risking a ban.

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    TRY: Wigan 42-12 Hull KRpublished at 77 mins

    Jez Litten, goal Brad Schneider

    Hull KR get a consolation try.

    The chance comes from a rare Wigan mistake, and Jordan Abdull dishes the ball off for Jez Litten to stroll over. It was a rare moment of joy for the visitors.

    Litten salutes the Robins fans after touching down, and they cheer their appreciation at the end of a tough day.

    Brad Schneider adds the conversion.

  11. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    Five minutes remain on the clock.

    This game has well and truly fizzled out.

  12. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    Harry Smith goes for a drop goal!

    And for the first time he actually misses something with the boot.

    Wigan didn't need the extra point there.

    You get the feeling that was a practice shot just in case they need a drop goal in next week's Grand Final against Catalans Dragons.

  13. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    We are into the final 10 minutes now.

    Wigan have long had this semi-final victory wrapped up. They will want to get through the remaining nine minutes without any drama.

  14. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    George King's day is done. He makes his way off the field slowly.

    He looks forlorn, but his brother Toby King comes over to give him a quick pat on the back.

    That was a nice moment shared between siblings and rivals.

  15. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    George King is down for Hull KR and looking a little out of it after being clattered by Harvey Hill and Sam Powell.

    The medics rush onto the pitch and he slowly gets off the ground.

  16. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    Hull KR have sight of the try line as they keep the ball alive on the final tackle. Wigan's defence are scrambling to cover.

    Somehow, the Warriors regroup and Harry Smith comes up with a tackle on Brad Schneider to force a knock-on.

  17. Postpublished at 65 mins

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    Wigan let a try go begging!

    Jai Field takes the ball just a few metres out, and you would back him to try a little step to burrow over from there.

    But rather than go for his hat-trick he scrambles a pass out wide, which drifts forward.

  18. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    Hull KR are dejected v WiganImage source, SWPix.com

    A number of Hull KR players have their hands on their hips, as they are penalised as Toby King has the ball stripped in a tackle.

    This sets Wigan up nicely for more points now...

  19. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    If one moment is going to sum up the afternoon for Hull KR, it has to be this from Brad Schneider.

    There isn't even a hint of pressure on him, but he fumbles the pass. The error count is grim for Willie Peters' side.

  20. Postpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Wigan 42-6 Hull KR

    Nick Pinkney
    BBC Radio Humberside Summariser

    Wigan celebrate v Hull KRImage source, SWPix.com

    It's really good play from the Wigan Warriors.

    But Hull KR have just given up.