Wigan Warriors Cement Legacy with Historic Club Grand Slam
Wigan Warriors’ emphatic 18-8 victory over Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley has cemented the club’s place in rugby league history. By conquering the Challenge Cup, the Warriors have now claimed every major honor up for grabs, joining an elite group of clubs to achieve this remarkable feat.
Prior to their Wembley triumph, Wigan had already secured the League Leaders’ Shield, Super League title, and World Club Challenge crown – a testament to the exceptional work of head coach Matt Peet. This extraordinary accomplishment in the space of just eight and a half months underscores the Warriors’ dominant form and the strength of their talented squad.
“This team will now be remembered for 10, 15, 25 years… they did it in a good manner,” – Wigan CEO Kris Radlinski
The Warriors’ triumph sees them become just the third club in the Super League era to hold all four major honors concurrently, joining the legendary Bradford Bulls and St Helens sides of the 2000s. Wigan themselves have now achieved this feat on three separate occasions, cementing their status as one of the sport’s most successful and dominant forces.
Radlinski praised the focus and composure of Peet’s squad, highlighting their exceptional camaraderie and team spirit. “I’ve never seen a group like it, in all my career at the club, they are as tight as I’ve seen,” he said.
The individual accolades earned by Wigan players, such as Bevan French’s Lance Todd Trophy and Abbas Miski’s shared top try-scorer award, further underline the club’s all-round excellence this season. Radlinski lauded Peet’s role in the team’s success, stating that the young coach is “going to get better and better”.
With the historic “Grand Slam” secured, the Wigan Warriors have solidified their place in rugby league folklore, a team that will be remembered for their unparalleled achievements and the manner in which they reached the pinnacle of the sport.
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