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Wigan thrash Saints to win first Women's Challenge Cup

Wigan thrash Saints to win first Women's Challenge Cup

Summary

Wigan Warriors won the Women's Challenge Cup for the first time by defeating St Helens with a score of 42-6. Wigan scored seven tries, ending St Helens' four-year winning streak in the tournament.

Key Facts

  • Wigan Warriors won the Women's Challenge Cup for the first time since the competition began in 2012.
  • Wigan scored seven tries in the match, while St Helens scored one.
  • The final score was 42-6 in favor of Wigan.
  • Megan Williams scored the first try for Wigan, leading to an 18-0 halftime lead.
  • Isabel Rowe contributed by kicking seven goals and scoring a try.
  • Wigan's win ended St Helens' run of four consecutive Challenge Cup wins from 2021 to 2024.
  • This victory marked Denis Betts' first trophy as Wigan's coach, after winning seven Challenge Cups as a player with the team.
  • The match was played at Wembley Stadium and was Wigan's first final against St Helens since 2021.
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