Summary

  1. 'Hard to beat Wigan when they're on'published at 16:58 British Summer Time 8 June

    FT: Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Brian Noble
    Former Great Britain coach on BBC One

    Super efficient, super game today from Wigan. They knew what they were doing.

    Thoroughly deserved, hard to beat when they're on.

  2. WIGAN WIN THE CHALLENGE CUPpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 8 June
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    FT: Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Wigan celebrate Liam Farrell's tryImage source, PA Media

    Wigan Warriors win a record-extending 21st Challenge Cup!

    This victory means Matt Peet's side now hold all four major honours available to British teams. They are the League Leaders' Shield, the Super League title, the World Club Challenge and now the Challenge Cup.

  3. 'Warrington left it too late'published at 16:54 British Summer Time 8 June

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

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

    I think Wigan have throughly deserved it. They've been the better team.

    Warrington have had a period in this second-half where they've had a go at them but they've left it too late.

  4. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    The countdown is on with two minutes left.

    Wigan are deep in Warrington's half and for a moment look keen to slow the game up a little.

    That's before Bevan French gets the ball and he tries to slalom through the Wolves defence.

  5. 'Wire not made dents in line'published at 16:51 British Summer Time 8 June

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on BBC One

    Warrington haven't made the dents in the forward defensive line. They haven't caught Wigan on the back foot at all.

  6. Postpublished at 76 mins

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    How greedy must Wigan boss Matt Peet be feeling today?

    He has already completed British rugby league as far as coaching goes, having collected the League Leaders’ Shield and Super League title last season before going on to guide Wigan to World Club Challenge glory just months ago. His first piece of silverware was the Challenge Cup back in 2022.

    Wigan are now on the cusp of glory again and it would mean he holds all honours at the same time.

  7. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Warrington gave Wigan some serious defending to do after taking possession with a seven-tackle set following the missed drop goal attempt.

    Josh Drinkwater tries to slip a kick through on the last, but Wigan's defence is well organised and swoop to defuse the danger.

    Just over five minutes remain, and the Wolves are fast running out of time to salvage this game.

  8. How did Smith miss?published at 16:49 British Summer Time 8 June

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on BBC One

    Harry Smith will be thinking: 'How did I miss that?'

  9. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Harry Smith kicks for WiganImage source, PA Media

    Harry Smith tries to edge Wigan ahead with a drop goal attempt.

    He was perfectly placed just to the left of the sticks, but he fails to hit the mark for the Warriors.

  10. 'Smart Dufty'published at 16:45 British Summer Time 8 June

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Armani Sharrock
    Warrington Wolves Women head coach on BBC Radio Merseyside

    Matt Dufty has done really well to mop up that ball.

    I think Bevan French scores that if Dufty isn't smart enough to catch that ball on the bounce.

  11. 'Wigan backing their defence'published at 16:44 British Summer Time 8 June

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Brian Noble
    Former Great Britain coach on BBC One

    Wigan are just trying to establish some field position and back their defence.

    Challenge Warrington to get out of their own half and get to the other end because they've only done it once.

  12. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Matt Dufty in action for WarringtonImage source, Getty Images

    Matt Dufty keeps his wits about him to mop up a dangerous grubber kick from Bevan French in goal.

    French went looking to win this final on his own for Wigan as he skipped one way then the other before trying to kick and collect himself.

  13. Wire back in the running againpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 8 June

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Ged Scott
    BBC Sport at Wembley Stadium

    That has put a slightly different perspective on things.

    Following Matt Dufty's try for Warrington, there is a lot more activity and noise now in the primrose and blue section.

    One more Wire try might really spice things up.

    Wigan not home and hosed yet.

  14. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Well this three-man tackle to drag Josh Thewlis out of play just about sums up how good Wigan have been today.

    Sure they have scored some fine tries, but their work rate has been immense.

  15. 'That's where you want Dufty'published at 16:40 British Summer Time 8 June

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on BBC One

    Matt Dufty celebrates his try for WarringtonImage source, Getty Images

    That's where you want Matt Dufty. That's what he's there for.

    Get him on the outside channels against a slower, bigger forward and he cuts inside.

    A lovely, lovely try Matt Dufty.

  16. 'Nsemba burnt'published at 16:39 British Summer Time 8 June

    Warrington 8-18 Wigan

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

    Matt Dufty is another instinctive player, like Bevan French, just looking for somebody whose switched off and he's burnt Junior Nsemba under the stakes.

    It's game on.

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    TRY: Warrington 8-18 Wiganpublished at 65 mins

    Matt Dufty, conversion Josh Thewlis

    Media caption,

    Dufty cuts inside to score Warrington's first try

    Warrington have finally hit back, and it's a beautifully crafted try.

    The Wolves are just a few metres out, then switch play back to the left where Matt Dufty takes the ball.

    He has a ton of work to do, but steps into space and cuts through a gap to score.

    Josh Thewlis then steps up to add the conversion to cut the margin further.

  18. Postpublished at 64 mins

    Warrington 2-18 Wigan

    Matt Dufty now threads a grubber kick through looking for Toby King, but Abbas Miski is first to it.

    Wigan now have a goal-line drop-out and Warrington come again.

  19. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Warrington 2-18 Wigan

    Warrington are turning the pressure up now with a number of repeat sets.

    The last comes from a high hit on George Williams.

  20. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Warrington 2-18 Wigan

    For the first time in the second half Warrington look to be about to pounce.

    A pass is swept to the left looking for Toby King as he lurks on the edge, but Abbas Miski knocks it down with a certain try-saving intervention.