Wigan beat Warrington in Challenge Cup final to complete trophy clean sweep

The Warriors added the title to the Grand Final, League Leaders’ Shield and World Club Challenge trophies they already own.

Bevan French led from the front as Wigan recovered from a riotous opening period to wrap up a record-extending 21st Challenge Cup title with an 18-8 win over Warrington at Wembley.

But the two sides were guilty of taking Burrow’s famous fighting spirit a little too literally in a wild start that saw both Wigan’s Mike Cooper and Warrington full-back Dufty sent to the sin bin for separate incidents. But the high-octane start was clearly having an impact, with Burgess’ side guilty of being over-eager as they gradually gifted their opponents the initiative, culminating in Wigan’s opening try in the 19th minute.

Ten points adrift, Burgess’ side desperately needed to start the second half on the front foot and they came close five minutes after the restart when Ashton grasped a looping pass wide from Williams only to be bundled into touch within sight of the line.

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