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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