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Wigan Warriors win sixth League Leaders' Shield

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Wigan Warriors won a sixth League Leaders' Shield with a 50-12 win over Catalans Dragons, running in nine tries. Matt Peet's side have now won two trophies in 2025, after lifting the Challenge Cup in May, and are two games away from a treble.

Harry Smith and Ugo Tison exchanged early tries, but Liam Marshall, Brad O'Neill and Liam Farrell put Wigan in control at the break. Austin Daniel and Jai Field continued the scoring, while Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran and Marshall's second wrapped up a 16th straight win. Alexis Lis scored a consolation try for Les Dracs.

The shield was effectively secured in last week's win over Leeds Rhinos at Headingley, where Wigan leapfrogged their rivals to go top. Wigan now have a bye week and will host a Super League play-off semi-final on Saturday, 26 September, live on the BBC.

For Catalans, a difficult campaign ends with a ninth-placed finish. Wigan's turnaround follows a 62-4 defeat at Hull KR in May, since when they have won all 16 games. Pre-match tributes were paid to captain Farrell, who will retire at the end of the season.