Wigan Warriors swept the major categories as Brad O'Neill was crowned 2026 Super League Man of Steel and Jenna Foubister was named the Woman of Steel. Wigan's men's head coach Matt Peet and women's head coach Denis Betts completed a great night for the club with both picking up Coach of the Year awards.

Combative hooker O'Neill had already claimed the Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters Association (RLWBA) Player of the Year awards, having helped Wigan to the League Leaders' Shield, the Challenge Cup and came within 80 minutes of the Grand Final. With his tough-tackling, pinpoint passing and impressive durability, the 24-year-old has developed into an integral part of Peet's side. He saw off Warriors team-mate Adam Keighran and Leeds Rhinos' Lachie Miller to take the crown.

Foubister also overcame a couple of Wigan team-mates in nominees Eva Hunter and Megan Williams to be named Woman of Steel. St Helens' Harry Robertson was named Super League Young Player of the Year for the second year running, with Leeds' Connie Boyd winning the Women's Young Player of the Year award. Halifax Panthers' Rob Hawkins was named 2026 Wheels of Steel winner.

The Grand Final is taking place on Saturday October 3, 6pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports, with the 'Theatre of Dreams' Old Trafford once again the host venue. It marks the first ever Grand Final which has not included one of Wigan, Leeds, or St Helens.