Wigan outclass Hull KR for 22nd Challenge Cup title
Wigan Warriors secured their 22nd Challenge Cup title with a decisive victory over Hull KR at Wembley Stadium. Bevan French made a notable return from injury, scoring a try as Wigan dominated the match. This win marks Wigan's first trophy since their quadruple-winning season in 2025.
- ▪Wigan won the Challenge Cup final against Hull KR with a score of 40-10.
- ▪Bevan French returned from a hamstring injury to score a try in the final minutes of the match.
- ▪Wigan's victory also marked a historic double, as their women's team won the Women's Challenge Cup on the same day.
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Wigan outclass Hull KR for 22nd Challenge Cup titleImage source, SWPixImage caption, Bevan French was set to be missing until early July having suffered a hamstring injury in MarchByJay FreemanBBC Sport England, AtWembley StadiumPublished30 May 2026, 17:10 BSTUpdated 9 minutes agoBetfred Challenge Cup finalWigan (10) 40Tries: Farrimond 2, Nsemba, Keighran 2, French, Thompson Goals: Keighran 6Hull KR (4) 10Tries: Hiku 2 Goal: MartinBevan French scored on his return from a hamstring injury as Wigan Warriors earned their 22nd Challenge Cup title by thrashing Hull KR at a sweltering Wembley Stadium.French had been absent since March with a hamstring injury and was expected to be out for four months but marked an early return to action from the bench with a try 15 minutes from time, which put…
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