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Wigan Warriors are crowned 2024 Betfred Super League Champions
12 Oct 2024
Wigan Warriors were crowned 2024 Betfred Super League Champions after a formidable performance against Grand Final debutants Hull KR.
This victory is Wigan's seventh Super League Grand Final triumph since first lifting the trophy at the inaugural Grand Final in 1998. They have since won on the big stage in 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2023 - and now most recently 2024.
Saturday’s Grand Final win also means that Matt Peet’s men become the first team in the Super League era to hold all four major trophies (the quadruple), as well as winning back-to-back Super League Grand Finals for the first time in the club’s history.
Back-to-back @Betfred #SuperLeague Champions ? pic.twitter.com/JHehEvtyRc
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 12, 2024
There was little to separate the two sides in the opening forty, as a blistering battle unfolded - in front of a bumper crowd of 68,173 – the highest attendance for a Grand Final since 2017.
The atmosphere was truly electric as the noise of the Rugby League fans sounded around Old Trafford on Saturday night.
Man of Steel Mikey Lewis looked to have touched down after chaos from his own kick on the 12th minute, but Tyrone May was deemed to have knocked the ball forward and the scores remained 0-0.
Ten minutes later, it was the current Champions who would eventually draw first blood. Warriors wizard Bevan French was up to his trademark tricks as he fooled numerous KR defenders on halfway, before racing away to score a sensational solo try – something Super League has become accustomed to seeing from the star man in 2024.
Bevan French with the opening #GrandFinal try ?
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 12, 2024
We've seen it all before from the @WiganWarriorsRL's wizard ?#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/tBovSWt2Ox
The Cherry and Whites then looked to have scored their second when Liam Marshall touched down in the corner, but the video ref ruled no try.
Seconds before the half-time hooter sounded, Harry Smith calmly slotted over an unexpected one-pointer, giving his side a 7-0 advantage.
There were to be no more points until the 55th minute when Willie Peters’ men were awarded a penalty, and opted for goal to reduce the deficit to just four points.
This deficit was short-lived, however, when Adam Keighran converted his side’s own penalty, taking the lead back to seven points.
Wigan continued to apply the pressure, proving why they are Champions, but another potential try was ruled out, after Grand Final veteran Ryan Hall came up with an incredible try-saving tackle on last year's Player of the Match Jake Wardle.
Time was running out for the Robins outfit, who produced a valiant effort, as the Warriors held on to seal a huge victory at the Theatre Of Dreams.
Your 2024 @Betfred #SuperLeague Champions, @WiganWarriorsRL ? pic.twitter.com/S11pQmMDWJ
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 12, 2024
The iconic Bevan French was awarded the first Rob Burrow Award for his match-winning performance and only try scored in this year’s Grand Final. The award was presented by Rob Burrow’s father, Geoff Burrow.
Bevan French receives the inaugural Rob Burrow Award from Rob's father Geoff ??#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/VUbCQT0wTS
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 12, 2024
2024 Betfred Super League Grand Final
Half-time: Wigan Warriors 7 0 Hull KR
Full-time: Wigan Warriors 9 Hull KR 2
Attendance: 68,173
Rob Burrow Award winner: Bevan French of Wigan Warriors
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