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Wigan Warriors Dominate St Helens in Super League Opener

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Wigan Warriors continued their flawless start to the 2026 Betfred Women's Super League season by decisively defeating rivals St Helens 44-6. This victory marks Wigan's fifth consecutive win against Saints, underscoring their status as the league's dominant force. The Warriors showcased their strength with nine tries, including braces from Ellise Derbyshire and Eva Hunter, while St Helens could only muster a single try from Luci Mc Colm.

The match also served as the debut for the new Super Four format, designed to pit the top teams against each other more frequently. Wigan's early try, capitalizing on a handling error, set the tone, followed by a spectacular solo effort from Hunter. Despite a brief period of possession for St Helens before halftime, Wigan reasserted control in the second half with further scores from Molly Jones, Remi Wilton, Jenna Foubister, and Mary Coleman.

This dominant performance reinforces Wigan's position as the team to beat in the league.