Wigan Warriors stand on the cusp of rugby league greatness after securing their place in a second consecutive Grand Final. Matt Peet’s squad, already basking in a remarkable season that has seen them lift the World Club Challenge, Challenge Cup, and League Leaders Shield, are just one win away from completing an extraordinary Grand Slam.
Victory against Hull KR in the Grand Final would see Wigan become only the fifth team in history to win all four major trophies in a single season. They would also become just the second-ever Wigan side to achieve this rare feat, following in the footsteps of the legendary 1994/95 squad.
The Warriors are no strangers to success, having already claimed ‘All Four Cups’ after last year’s Grand Final triumph. However, to secure the coveted Grand Slam, they must overcome Hull KR in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Wigan could soon join an elite group of clubs that have dominated rugby league in a single season. The first team to achieve this was Hunslet in the 1907/08 season, led by Albert Goldthorpe, who inspired them to win the Yorkshire League, Yorkshire Cup, Challenge Cup, and RFL First Division titles.
Seven seasons later, Huddersfield’s ‘Team of All the Talents’ repeated the feat, cementing their status as one of the most dominant teams of the era. Swinton followed by lifting the Lancashire League, Lancashire Cup, Challenge Cup, and RFL Championship to claim their place in history.
In the modern era, it was Wigan themselves, under the guidance of legendary coach Graeme West, who completed the Grand Slam in 1994/95, winning the League Championship, Challenge Cup, Regal Trophy, and Premiership Trophy.
The precedent has been set for this talented Wigan side. They have already secured three major trophies this season, but one more victory next weekend will see them etch their names alongside the sport’s greatest. With history beckoning, the stage is set for Wigan to cement their legacy as one of rugby league’s most dominant forces.
