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Wigan have pulled off a World Club Challenge victory that will be remembered for the ages.

They have conquered a Penrith Panthers side that has redefined what it means to be a champion in the NRL.

For the Warriors, it's the fifth time they have won this honour, while Penrith's long wait continues.

Thanks for joining us for the night's coverage and goodnight.

Adrian Lam
Leigh coach on BBC Two

The town will be buzzing now they have the trophy back.

It has stayed in the UK and what a night for the fans, it will be an emotion night for Wigan supporters tonight.

It's been a record-equalling night for Wigan, and you can read the full match report here.

The game had it all - great tries, controversy, try-saving tackles and last-second drama.

Neil Colbourne: Ivan Cleary very humble interview on BBC. Could have moaned that they were done dirty, but despite his clear disappointment he was respectful.

Penrith head coach Ivan Cleary told BBC Sport:

"Wigan took their chances and we didn't. In the end, that was probably the difference. Pretty high quality game but congrats to Wigan.

"We definitely had the better field position in both halves but we couldn't put them away and they had three looks at it and scored three tries.

"We should feel that we can do better than that, but at the end of the day they were clinical when they needed to be and that's what got them the win.

"It was a game of inches. Great game for the crowd that turned out. Unfortunate that we couldn't win but I'm proud of the boys.

"I'd rather be here and lose than not be here."

Wigan coach Matt Peet told BBC Sport:

"Fantastic game, two outstanding teams. You could see all the way through the game what a fantastic team Penrith are. I couldn't be prouder of my players. We have to build on it now.

"The players were very brave in the second half. It was a game that we won by never giving in.

"They're a group of outstanding lads. I love working with them. They never give in and you can see in that game how much it means to them. It was going to take a special effort to get over us tonight, we wanted it so much.

"It's nights like these that we crave and we're going to have plenty more."

This defeat means the World Club Challenge trophy continues to elude the Penrith Panthers.

That is the second time Wigan Warriors have beaten the Australians in the showdown and the fourth time the Panthers have lost a World Club Challenge.

They have won three consecutive National Rugby League titles, but this is now back-to-back losses to Super League opposition after St Helens also beat them last year.

Wigan stand-off and man of the match Bevan French told BBC Sport:

"It was very tough, I just think it was a grinding win really.

"We didn't have much joy being in their territory too often. It feels like we were defending our line for 80 minutes to be honest.

"That is something the boys really pride themselves on. A win like that means a lot more than a comfortable, easy win. Hopefully it is talked about for a long time now.

"They [Penrith] are a very special team and I feel like they were in control the whole game, really.

"It just came down to us digging deep and really wanting it.

"No doubt about it, I don't think we would have got the job done if it wasn't here in front of a sold out Wigan crowd. They really got us home in the end."

Liam Farrell has his hands on the trophy...

He walks across to his team-mates and the Warriors thrust it into the crisp night sky in Lancashire.

Wigan Warriors players are lining up to get their winners' medals.

Every name is greeted with roars of approval from the home fans.

Jamie Peacock
Former England captain on BBC Two

It's easy to see why both teams are champion sides tonight. That was a game at the highest order.

Wigan aren't responsible for the decisions of the referee, they are responsible for what they can do in defence and the desire and the commitment and the effort to create a legacy. Every single one of those players achieved that tonight.

This sport played like that is unbelievable to watch.

Anon: This is why Rugby League is the elite ball game.

Ed Bazeley: Warriors absolutely clinical. Penrith played at such an intensity but Wigan matched everything they threw at them.

For all the replays at the end, and the stunning effort for Taylan May to even give himself a chance to squeeze over for a winner, you have to reserve great praise for Adam Keighran and Abbas Miski for their tackle to keep him out.

Paul Rowley
Salford Red Devils head coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

You couldn't have had a more nervous finish to a game. The biggest game on the biggest stage and it comes down to a video ref try that you can't get a vision on it. You can't say for certain if it was or it wasn't.

The guy who either grounded or didn't will be the only man in this crowd who actually knows.

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It was absolute drama until the final second!

Wigan Warriors earn a record-equally fifth World Club Challenge by overcoming three-time defending NRL Premiership winners Penrith Panthers.

Referee Liam Moore's on-field call was no try.

The video referee has been looking to see if Taylan May managed to squeeze over in the corner for the winner.

There isn't any evidence he did, so it's no try!!

Wigan win. WIGAN WIN!

It's the final second and Penrith are over in the corner!

Have they done it, have they snatched victory at the death?

Harry Smith tries to pick off a shaky Penrith pass, but knocks on.

The Panthers will have a set to try to win it...

The home fans are willing Wigan on with all the voice they have.

The DW Stadium is rocking. Their side are less than two minutes away from being World Club Challenge winners once more.

Penrith drive to within a metre of the line.

They are stopped, it is recycled to the right and it's Wigan's Harry Smith that flops onto a loose ball and the Warriors hold on.