Summary

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  • Superb Wigan thrash Leigh in Super League play-off semi-final

  • Warriors will play Hull KR in the Super League Grand Final on 12 October

  • Two tries from Liam Marshall and one from Sam Walters put Wigan 18-0 up at half-time

  • Walters added his second two minutes into second half

  • Bevan French scores excellent try before Jai Field adds Wigan's sixth as Leigh are kept scoreless

  1. Goodnightpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Wigan players celebrate a try against LeighImage source, PA Media

    Wigan Warriors have taken their Super League title defence all the way to a Grand Final date with Hull KR at Old Trafford.

    Matt Peet's side were ruthless as they ravaged near neighbours Leigh Leopards in tonight's semi-final, and they now have history to play for.

    Victory against the Robins will earn them an unequalled quadruple.

    Hull KR, however, have their own history to make as they feature in their first Super League Grand Final.

    It has all the ingredients for a classic encounter, and we will bring you all the big moments with radio and live text coverage on the BBC Sport website and app next Saturday.

    But for now, that's all from us.

  2. Women's Super League Grand Finalpublished at 19:54 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    We now have our men's Super League grand finalists confirmed for next week.

    But before our attention is dedicated to Wigan's showdown with Hull KR, there is the Women's Super League decider still to come this weekend.

    St Helens, this season's Women's Challenge Cup holders and League Leaders' Shield winners, face reigning champions York Valkyrie at 16:30 BST tomorrow.

    You can follow live text and radio commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.

  3. 'When am I going to learn those skills?!'published at 19:50 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Liam Marshall
    Wigan Warriors winger on BBC Two

    A lot of my tries are walk-ins because of the players we have in attack here but as long as we keep playing as we are, I don't mind.

    On Bevan French: What I want to know is when am I going to learn those skills?!

    I try harder than him in training but he's just got so much talent.

  4. Lam 'extremely proud of team this season'published at 19:48 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Leigh head coach Adrian Lam, speaking to BBC Two:

    We were nothing like what we’ve been for the second half of the season.

    We made too many errors and compounded the issues and that’s the bottom line.

    I'm extremely proud of the team this season, we’ve worked very hard to be in the position to be here this evening.

    It’s the furthest the club has gone in Super League. We are building, we are heading in the right direction.

    A lot of players are leaving so we’re going to rebuild the club again. It’s a complete rebuild but I’m excited about the opportunity.

  5. 'What dreams are made of'published at 19:44 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Sam Walters
    Player of the match on BBC Two

    What dreams are made of.

    Another 80 minutes under our belts and I can't wait for Saturday now.

    There's two huge fan-bases going and its great for the game isn't it.

    On his two tries: No, no, I haven't scored a hat-trick. Two is the most I've got.

  6. 'It's how I grew up playing'published at 19:42 British Summer Time 5 October

    Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Wigan Warriors' Australian stand-off Bevan French spoke to BBC Sport about his brilliant solo try in the convincing win over Leigh.

    "I don't think much goes through my mind around those times.

    "It comes down to how I grew up playing the game. I grew up very rural in Australia, in the bush, and we would just throw the footy around.

    "All the games were instinctive and playing what you see in front of you. There were no game plans.

    "That is how I grew up, trying to score with every play."

  7. 'It's just instinct'published at 19:38 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Matt Peet
    Wigan Warriors Head Coach on BBC Two

    It's just instinct and its Bevan knowing his teammates want to back him

    The biggest thing for coaches is we give the players the keys to play.

    The supporters played a big part of that tonight.

    It was a fantastic night for Super League, for Leigh as well.

    It's been a landmark weekend for Super League.

  8. That's why he's specialpublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Matt Peet
    Wigan Warriors Head Coach on BBC Two

    On Bevan French: Unbelievable - that's why he's special.

    He's an unbelievable talent. He's a special player and a pleasure to coach.

    Coaches can take no credit for that whatsoever.

  9. Postpublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Leigh have been overpower tonight, but it's worth remembering that this was their first ever Super League semi-final.

  10. 'A joke'published at 19:30 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Kevin Brown
    Former England international on BBC Two

    On Bevan French's try: It is a joke. That's like your playing in the garden with your mates.

  11. Postpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Media caption,

    'Outstanding skill' - French scores excellent try for Wigan

    In a game of numerous Wigan highlights, this will be the cherry on top of the Cherry and White cake.

    With a dummy one way, then skip, turn and kick, Bevan French produced a brilliant solo try.

  12. Wigan 'heading for the Grand Final'published at 19:23 British Summer Time 5 October

    FT: Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Matt Newsum
    Commentator on BBC Two

    Bevan FrenchImage source, SWPix

    Wigan are heading for the Grand Final and hugs all around the Brick Community Stadium!

    Wigan never took their foot off the accelerator.

    For Leigh, it is the end of a long, successful season.

  13. Full timepublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 5 October

    Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Wigan Warriors are heading back to Old Trafford for the Super League Grand Final.

    The Cherry and White are now just one win away from an unprecedented quadruple.

    If they beat Hull KR next week, they will be the first side to win the Super League title, as well as the Challenge Cup, League Leaders' Shield and World Club Challenge in one year.

  14. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Jai Field is looking for a heck of a big finish in this game.

    Just minutes after grabbing a first try, he goes looking for a second.

    He kicks through for himself, but fails to collect.

    Wigan are now just second from having victory confirmed.

  15. SIN-BIN - Tyler Dupree (Wigan)published at 78 mins

    Wigan 38-0 Leigh

    Tyler Dupree will see out this game on the bench after he kicked the ball away to delay the restart.

  16. What a way to cap it!published at 19:17 British Summer Time 5 October

    Wigan 36-0 Leigh

    Matt Newsum
    Commentator on BBC Two

    That's brilliant from Jai Field.

    What a way to cap it!

    Big score line for Leigh who have felt the full force of Wigan tonight.

  17. try

    TRY: Wigan 38-0 Leighpublished at 77 mins

    Jai Field, con Keighran

    Wigan have turned this into a Leopards thrashing.

    Harry Smith offloads for Jai Field, who slams the accelerator down as he zips beyond three Leigh defenders to arrow his way to the corner.

    The conversion is good and Wigan are heading to Old Trafford on a real high.

  18. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Wigan 32-0 Leigh

    Lachlan Lam tries to unpick Wigan's defence with a looped pass out to the wing.

    It's always drifting forward and is quickly called back.

  19. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Wigan 32-0 Leigh

    Leigh just about work it to the halfway line, but they eventually lose possession and allow Wigan to come at them from striking distance.

    Wigan try work some space on the right, but they are stopped before they can sneak into the corner.

  20. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Wigan 32-0 Leigh

    Harry Smith has Darnell McIntosh scrambling to mop up a searching kick on Leigh's tryline.

    The winger loses his footing as he tries to spring out the in-goal area, then he appears to spill it as he is tackled.

    Referee Chris Kendall, however, awards the penalty in Leigh's favour.