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Wigan crush Saints in Challenge Cup semi-final

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Wigan Warriors emphatically ended St Helens' Challenge Cup dreams with a 32-0 victory in the semi-final. Six-try Wigan dominated their rivals through a magnificent defensive effort and clinical attacking display. Jack Farrimond scored twice while Zach Eckersley, Jake Wardle, and Adam Keighran also crossed the line. The result sends Wigan to their third Challenge Cup final in five years.

Despite entering the match as the form team with five successive victories, St Helens could not break down a resolute Wigan defense. Warriors coach Matt Peet's side soaked up relentless pressure throughout the match. Jack Welsby's sin-binning added to Saints' frustrations, with Wigan capitalizing through Farrimond's late try and Keighran's conversion to seal the comprehensive victory.

The win avenges Wigan's Good Friday defeat and ends their two-match losing streak. Peet's young group proved too strong across all facets of the game. Six unanswered tries demonstrated Wigan's superiority in the crucial moments that decided the contest. St Helens boss Paul Rowley acknowledged Wigan's dominance in the big moments, admitting his side has much to learn from the comprehensive defeat.