Three Grand Finals for Wigan Warriors following Super League Wheelchair victory

By Josh McAllister
Published 9th Oct 2023, 16:11 BST
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Wigan Warriors will have three representatives in a Grand Final this weekend following the Super League Wheelchair side’s semi-final win over London Roosters.

With two tries, seven conversions and a drop-goal, Declan Roberts inspired his side to a 43-34 triumph on Sunday afternoon in the capital. Jack Heggie crossed for a hat-trick alongside scores from Phil Roberts and Adam Rigby to ensure a place in this week’s showdown.

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The result followed the Wheelchair Championship side’s progression to their respective Grand Final in their first season, with 12 unanswered tries for a 64-0 win over Sheffield Eagles Wheelchair in the play-off semi-final.

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Wigan Warriors' Adam Rigby in action with London Roosters' Jack LindenWigan Warriors' Adam Rigby in action with London Roosters' Jack Linden
Wigan Warriors' Adam Rigby in action with London Roosters' Jack Linden

It means less than 24 hours after Matt Peet’s side face Catalans Dragons at Old Trafford, both Wheelchair sides will play in a double-header across the city at the National Basketball Centre in Belle Vue.

The Championship Grand Final kicks-off the action next Sunday, October 15, against North Wales Crusaders at 2:30pm, with the Super League outfit to face Leeds Rhinos at 5:30pm.