In the end, this was a satisfactory enough warm-up for Wigan Warriors ahead of next weekend’s World Club Challenge on a historic evening for Super League. Only in the days ahead will Wigan be able to truly count the cost of this win. “We played really hard, and for the badge, and put loads of effort in.”It was a groundbreaking night for Super League too, with a first ever outing for the competition live on the BBC. Thompson will definitely miss that game after failing a head test but despite a Richardson penalty nudging Castleford 4-2 ahead, the game then swung on a decisive moment. And as the game entered the final quarter, Wigan did indeed capitalise to put the game beyond doubt.

Source: BBC February 18, 2024 11:57 UTC