Wigan Warriors demolished St Helens in the 2026 Women’s Challenge Cup final, scoring ten tries in a 70‑point spread that echoed last year’s shock. From the first whistle, Wigan piled on fire, with Hunter, Davies and Wilton each finding the line in rapid succession. The Warriors’ 70‑point win marks the decisive triumph in the competition’s history.
Hunter’s hat‑trick fueled the surge, while Davies’ dive‑corner finish added another. St Helens’ lone try from McColm came just before half‑time, but the Saints struggled to keep pace, their defence crumbling under Wigan’s relentless pressure. The heat of late‑May did not dampen the Warriors, who ran the ball with clinical precision through the season again.
The win snaps a four‑year St Helens streak and cements Wigan’s ascent as the dominant force in women’s rugby league. With a 65‑point margin, the Warriors set a new record for largest victory in a Challenge Cup final, underscoring the gap between the teams. Fans celebrated a historic triumph that reshapes the league’s balance today.
The match also highlighted the growing parity between men’s and women’s finals, held together at Wembley since 2023. Wigan’s victory adds momentum heading into the men’s showdown with Hull KR, where the Warriors’ performance could inspire a united club campaign. The final’s outcome confirms that the women's game is a showcase of skill and strategy.
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