Wigan Warriors and Hull KR prepare to clash at Wembley in this year’s Challenge Cup final, a showdown that has already seen both clubs claim every major trophy since 2023. Their rivalry, forged over three seasons of finals, has turned each meeting into a battle for legacy and silverware for the sport’s highest honor today.

Wigan’s coach Matt Peet suffered a single defeat in a major final against Hull KR last October, a loss he vows never to repeat at Wembley. Hull KR, fresh from a 2025 final win, will rely on Mikey Lewis’ decisive conversion to keep their first major trophy since 1895 within reach as they battle for the Championship's most coveted prize.

The women’s final pits St Helens against Wigan Warriors, echoing the men’s rivalry. St Helens, who dominated the Cup from 2021 to 2024, will see captain Jodie Cunningham and vice‑captain Emily Rudge retire after the match, making a dramatic farewell on Wembley after years of leading the team to silverware, they will close their careers with a final victory.

With both sides having tasted final heartbreak once against each other, this Wembley showdown promises to settle unfinished business. The outcome will cement one club’s status as the era’s dominant force and dictate the narrative for the rest of the season and will influence playoff seedings and fan sentiment across the league.