Wigan Warriors secured their 22nd Challenge Cup title with a dominant victory over Hull KR at Wembley Stadium. The win establishes a new record for the club in the competition. This victory completes a rare and historic quadruple for the Warriors during the 2024 season. The club achieved the feat by winning every major trophy available this year, including the Super League title. Players and coaching staff celebrated on the pitch following the final whistle in sweltering conditions. Bevan French scored during his return from injury to help secure the win.
Wigan Warriors win record 22nd Challenge Cup
Wigan Warriors defeated Hull KR to win the Challenge Cup[1]. The match took place at Wembley Stadium[1].
This victory marks the 22nd time the club has won the competition. The win also completes a historic quadruple[2] for the 2024 season.
Wigan maintained a dominant performance throughout the match. The players and coaching staff celebrated on the pitch immediately after the final whistle. The trophy presentation followed the conclusion of play.
Bevan French[2] scored during his return from injury. The conditions at Wembley were described as sweltering[1].
Historic context of the quadruple achievement
Wigan Warriors completed a quadruple by winning every major trophy available in 2024. This feat followed their recent victory in the Challenge Cup. The club also secured the Super League title during the same campaign. This specific combination of trophies marks the first time the club has achieved this exact set of honors.
The season's success included being crowned back-to-back Super League champions. Maintaining dominance across multiple competitions remains a rare occurrence in rugby league. The club's 22nd title in the Challenge Cup also extended its record-extending[1] count in the competition.
Individual milestones also defined the campaign. Bevan French scored[1] during his return from injury in the final match. This performance added to the club's overall seasonal tally.
Impact on Hull KR and future outlook
While Wigan celebrates a historic quadruple, Hull KR must now begin an end-of-season review. The club's coaching staff and players face the task of addressing the gap between their recent final appearance and the championship-winning side.
Maintaining success across multiple competitions requires significant squad depth, a lesson highlighted by Wigan's ability to sustain dominance throughout the year. For Hull KR, the focus shifts to rebuilding for the next campaign.
The next season's opening match is scheduled for the start of the 2025 rugby league calendar.
Hull KR will remain without a major trophy following the loss at Wembley. The club's coaching staff and players must now begin an end-of-season review. The opening match for the next season is scheduled for the start of the 2025 rugby league calendar.
