Summary

  1. Over and outpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 8 June

    FT: Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Wigan lift trophyImage source, PA Media

    Wigan Warriors have completed the the British rugby league set today, taking hold of the Challenge Cup trophy after already hoarding the World Club Challenge, Super League title and League Leaders' Shield.

    Warriors boss Matt Peet has elevated this Wigan side to greatness, such is their domination.

    Bevan French was sublime for an all-round excellent Wigan, whose tries came from the silky playmaker as well as Zach Eckersley and captain Liam Farrell.

    Warrington failed to match this winning Wigan machine, but Wolves boss Sam Burgess says going toe-to-toe with the Warriors for this treasured prize has been a major step forward for his side.

    Considering Burgess himself is only 17 games into his senior coaching career, I think big things can be expected of his side going forward.

    But in this moment, the day belongs to Wigan Warriors.

    Thanks for joining us and goodbye until next time.

  2. 'To lead those lads is a big thing for me'published at 17:40 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell speaking on BBC One:

    "To hold onto all four trophies, I think there's only a couple of teams that have ever done it so it's a very big achievement for ourselves. We are in a very good place at the moment.

    "I don't want to make it all about myself because it's a 30 man squad and what we've done over the past couple of years has been absolutely outstanding.

    "To go from desperation to win one trophy to go and win four puts us in a great spot.

    "When I was a young lad, it was all about winning that first one. I had a bit of success when I was younger but now with this group of players - with the youth, a great blend of talent and some grit in there as well - to go out there and lead those 17 players is a big thing for me and for Wigan.

    "The club's iconic when it comes to the challenge cup and we will just keep on doing that. Look, the year's not over. There's a lot of rugby left in us and don't get me wrong we will celebrate this but it's back to business after that.

    "It's down to Matty [Peet]. He brought the culture right back down to earth where it should be."

  3. French stars as Wigan dominatepublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Bevan French celebrates his try for Wigan against WarringtonImage source, PA Media

    Wigan made it record-extending 21 Challenge Cup triumphs today, and Bevan French put on a masterclass for the Warriors.

    Ged Scott was there reporting for us at Wembley and writes that French gave a half-back performance that even the late Rob Burrow would have been proud.

    You can read the full match report here.

  4. 'Not setback, but step forward'published at 17:36 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess speaking to BBC One:

    "I'm disappointed for the players. We put a lot of effort in getting here.

    "We just didn't get our game on today. The occasion probably got us a tiny bit. By the time we got into it, it was a bit too late.

    "This is not a setback for us. It's a step forward. We had 12 players today who had never played in a final.

    "Next time we get there, we'll have 12 players with experience who have felt that emotion and pressure.

    "We'll only be better for that."

  5. 'Pressure on champions every week'published at 17:33 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Former St Helens forward Jon Wilkin speaking on BBC Sport:

    "Sport is so relentless. That's the beauty of sport.

    "Tomorrow you get up and you have to go again for next week.

    "A full season in rugby league just keeps going.

    "Wigan can't relax now. There is pressure on them to perform every week. They're the champions and holders of four trophies.

    "It's like getting back to the bottom of the mountain and being told that you've got to get up it again. That's what tomorrow will be like."

  6. 'The job's not done yet'published at 17:30 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Wigan Warriors' Junior Nsemba speaking on BBC One:

    "It was immense. It was intense, it was a fast game but when I saw the boys at the side of me, it looked like we could do it. We were working hard for each other.

    "There were some strapping moments in the game. There were things that didn't go right but our challenge was to make it go right in the next one.

    "I didn't know I'd get here today. It's a dream come true.

    "Hard work is starting to pay off but the job's not done yet. It's amazing winning this but for me, I feel like we have to focus for next week. We can't forget about the game next week."

  7. 'It never feels like we're done'published at 17:28 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Liam Farrell and Matt PeetImage source, SWPix.com

    Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet speaking on BBC One:

    "Today is special because it's at Wembley. Tottenham was special because it was at Tottenham. All you can do is enjoy the day and that's what we are going to do.

    "Enjoy tonight, enjoy this week, keep trying to get better - it never feels like we're done. I just like working with this lot. I love them to bits and I'm very proud of them.

    "We don't worry about even the trophies, it's great but it's just another day to try and be our best.

    On Rob Burrow:

    "It's impossible to make a fitting tribute. One try won't do it, one game won't do it. Our thoughts are with his family. I've never known a more respected man in this sport or any other."

  8. 'Winning the lot will take time to sink in'published at 17:26 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Bevan FrenchImage source, PA Media

    Wigan Warriors half-back and Lance Todd Trophy Player of the Match Bevan French speaking to BBC One:

    "It's crazy. We were sitting down at the start of the week talking about what we could accomplish as a group.

    "Not too many teams have gone Grand Final, League Leaders, World Club and then this. It was a main focus for us and a bit of motivation.

    "It's going to take a bit to sink in - all the trophies, so sit back and enjoy it for a few days.

    "We pride ourselves on our defence. Go back a few years and we were really classy in attack but our defence wasn't up to scratch.

    "It was something we had to turn around and focus on.

    "We have a squad full of brilliant individuals but defending your own line is what the main focus is now."

  9. Postpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 8 June

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    We have a mountain of player and coach reaction to work through now, so let's start with Lance Todd Trophy winner Bevan French.

  10. 'Wigan know how to play big games'published at 17:21 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Former Leeds Rhinos forward Jamie Peacock speaking on BBC One:

    "Wigan know how to play the big games. They know it's about the long game.

    "It's about defending the big moments when you're defending well. Then when you've got the ball in attack, it's about doing your job very, very well as an individual within the team.

    "If everyone is doing this, you'll build pressure and eventually start to win."

  11. 'Warrington gave a 50% performance'published at 17:19 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Armani Sharrock
    Warrington Wolves Women head coach on BBC Radio Merseyside

    Joe Bullock looks dejectedImage source, PA Media

    I don't think the best of Warrington was beaten today and that's what will be frustrating.

    They gave a 50 percent performance - especially in attack.

    Once Wigan were on the front foot, they didn't take their foot off the peddle. Anything Warrington wanted to do today got diffused at the source.

    I think the scoreline never went out of reach of what was possible for Warrington but Wigan were too good on the day. They just fell short in those small moments.

  12. 'Wigan did everything correctly'published at 17:15 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on BBC One

    What a defensive effort by Wigan and they just did everything correctly.

    Good yardage, good kicking game, built the pressure, scored the tries when the opportunities came.

    They just strangled Warrington in the midfield, who couldn't get the go forward to get their exciting backs to run.

    A very efficient performance.

  13. Postpublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 8 June

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    What is better than celebrating when lifting the Challenge Cup trophy?

    Doing it twice, it seems.

    The Wigan team head down from the royal box and back to the pitch to stand under a champions banner where they hoist the trophy aloft again.

  14. Postpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Liam Farrell lifts the Challenge CupImage source, PA Media

    Wigan captain Liam Farrell is the last of the Warriors to emerge at the top of the steps.

    He picks his way down the line of team-mates, gets his hand on the Challenge Cup trophy and thrusts it into the London air to roars of celebration.

  15. Postpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Wigan Warriors now make their triumphant walk up the Wembley steps.

    Leading them up is Bevan French, as he collects the Lance Todd Trophy as man of the match.

    The Australian wears the red, black and yellow of the Aboriginal flag on his back like a superhero. After his efforts today, he certainly is a Wigan hero

  16. Postpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Sam BurgessImage source, PA Media

    As a dual-code international and bona fide rugby league rockstar for what he achieved in the Australian NRL, Sam Burgess was very much a attention-grabbing appointment as Warrington head coach this season.

    Considering this is just his 17th game in charge of the Wolves, the rookie boss is undoubtedly doing a brilliant job.

    This defeat, however, will hurt.

  17. Postpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Warrington players are trudging up the Wembley steps to collected their runners-up medals.

    Every handshake looks half-hearted. Every face is a picture of dejection.

  18. 'Wigan know how to win it'published at 17:02 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Micky Higham
    Ex-Wigan & Warrington hooker on BBC Radio Manchester

    Liam Farrel celebrates for WiganImage source, Rex Features

    Wigan know how to win it. Two in three years.

    I thought Wigan were happy in the grind, they were happy to stick set-to-set, and I think Warrington until the last bit of the game were in their shell.

    When they started to play, they looked dangerous.

  19. 'French a threat every time'published at 17:01 British Summer Time 8 June

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    Brian Noble
    Former Great Britain coach on BBC One

    Bevan French looked like a threat every time he carried the ball, which puts palpitations in defences.

  20. Postpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 8 June

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    There was no surprise in Bevan French winning the Lance Todd Trophy as man of the match.

    He set up one try and scored another in the first half to have the Warriors well on their way to collecting the Challenge Cup trophy.