Social media reaction to Wigan Warriors' 18-6 victory against St Helens

England and ex-Wigan coach Shaun Wane wrote on Twitter: "What a game that was - full credit to both teams. It should make all RL fans very proud. No other sport could keep up that level of intensity & aggression for 80mins, with so few stoppages. @KendallRef played a big part in that too. A great advert for our sport."

Warriors prop Brad Singleton tweeted: "Just realised what it meant to play in the Saints and Wigan derby. Grateful to experience it and awesome to get the win."

Wigan-bound Canberra forward John Bateman wrote: "What a game it was!!! Best derby in the world,well played to both teams!!"

Journalist Steve Mascord tweeted: "Tough, tough performance Wigan."

Fan Alex Tyrer Graham tweeted: "Best game of the @SuperLeague season by far. Loved it."

Anthony Atherton tweeted: "Special game that tonight, epitomised what rugby league and derby games are all about! Massive boost for the sport in these turbulent times ... more of the same next week please."

But Saints fans Chris Mac (@chrismackop) wrote: "While @Saints1890 didn’t do enough to win tonight - and missed @engywalmsley - I hadn’t realised a new rule had been introduced where Wigan players could take your head off and only get sinbinned. At worst. Heavy pitch, weak refereeing."