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Wigan dominate the present but NRL cash is key to Super League future

The playoffs begin on Friday with Wigan topping the table, but the competition could be run by NRL from next season

The Guardian - UK

Wigan rise to occasion against Hull KR as town unites to remember Sir Billy Boston

Liam Marshall bagged a hat-trick of tries as Wigan Warriors routed Hull KR 46-0 on a night when fans came together to remember Sir Billy Boston

The Guardian - UK

Burnham pays tribute to ‘giant of a man’ Billy Boston after rugby league great’s death

Burnham paid a touching tribute to Billy Boston following the news of his death

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Rugby League legend Sir Billy Boston dies aged 92

Boston was the first rugby league star to be awarded a knighthood after blazing a trail for black players through the 1950s and 60s

The Independent UK

Prime minister Andy Burnham ‘heartbroken’ after death of rugby league legend Billy Boston

Sir Billy Boston, the Wigan Warriors legend who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92

The Guardian - UK

Super League closes in on gamechanging investment from Australia’s NRL

NRL officials are touring Super League clubs ahead of a potential investment as Wigan and Warrington announce they will face each other in Dublin next April

The Guardian - UK

Nsemba watches on as Wigan overturn 12-point deficit to thwart Warrington

Austin Daniel scored his first senior try for Wigan Warriors as they recorded a 30-18 come-from-behind victory over title rivals Warrington Wolves

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‘Appalled’ Wigan report racial abuse aimed at Nsemba after Magic Weekend

Wigan Warriors have reported the racial abuse suffered by Junior Nsemba after Super League’s Magic Weekend to the police

The Guardian - UK

John Kear’s final commentary before legendary rugby broadcaster’s death

Legendary rugby league broadcaster John Kear covered Wigan Warriors’ Challenge Cup victory at Wembley for the BBC in his final commentary before his death on Sunday (31 May).

The Independent UK

Rugby league legend dies suddenly after commentating for BBC on Challenge Cup final

Kear twice won the Challenge Cup and was admired and respected throughout the sport

The Independent UK

Bevan French back with a bang as Wigan seal Challenge Cup glory and revenge over Hull KR

Wigan Warriors 40-10 Hull KR: French returned from injury to help Wigan outclass Rovers at Wembley and banish memories of last season’s Grand Final defeat

The Independent UK

How to watch Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors: Free streams, TV channels for Challenge Cup Final 2026

All the ways to watch Challenge Cup Final 2026 live streams online – including for FREE – with Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors on rugby league's big day at Wembley.

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Challenge Cup draw: Defending champions Hull KR learn quarter-final opponents

The Challenge Cup quarter-final draw took place on Tuesday morning. Defending champions Hull KR have been given a home tie against York Knights. Wakefield Trinity will host Wigan Warriors after knocking out Leeds Rhinos in the previous round. St Helens have been drawn at home to Catalan Dragons, while Leigh…

The Independent UK

2026 Super League prediction & betting tips: Can Saints go marching in?

Ahead of the new Super League season we make predictions for how the year will play out

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Super League 2026: team-by-team guide to the new season

Hull KR are the team to beat again, tough times are ahead for promoted trio and Leeds might be back to their best

The Guardian - UK

‘Not difficult’: Wane explains omission of Jake Connor from England Ashes squad

Jake Connor, the 2025 Man of Steel, has been left out of the England’s squad to face Australia in the first Ashes series since 2003

The Guardian - UK

Hull KR 24-6 Wigan Warriors: Super League Grand Final – as it happened

A dominant display led by Mikey Lewis secured an astonishing treble for Hull KR, denying Wigan a three-peat

The Guardian - UK

Wigan eye third consecutive Super League title and place among all-time greats

Hull KR have taken two of Wigan’s crowns this year and stand in the way of Matt Peet’s team at Old Trafford

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Wigan v Leigh Super League semi-final set to go ahead after ticket allocation furore

Friday’s playoff semi-final between Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors is expected to go ahead as planned, but only after it was overshadowed by a controversy that could only really happen in rugby league

The Independent UK

Leigh Leopards refusing to play Super League semi-final over ticket dispute, claim Wigan Warriors

Wigan insist they have offered Leigh a generous ticket allocation for the match on Friday

The Independent UK

Wigan Warriors rugby club creates community garden as 'safe haven' to help combat suicide

Rugby League world champion Wigan Warriors has created a “safe haven for players, staff, fans, and the wider public” at its Robin Park Arena to combat suicide

The Independent UK

Billy Boston to become rugby league’s first knight

The 90-year-old blazed a trail for black sports stars and finished his career with a British record 571 tries to his name.

The Independent UK

Christian Wade to switch codes and join Wigan Warriors

The move follows stints in rugby union and the NFL

The Independent UK

Wigan boss hails ‘big-game mentality’ of Warriors after Warrington thrashing

The Warriors coach Matt Peet watched his side run in eight tries in a 48-24 win over Warrington Wolves in the first Super League game in the US

The Independent UK

Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves prediction: Champs to take Las Vegas by storm

Follow our rugby league betting tips as Wigan face Warrington in Las Vegas

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