Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet backs Hull KR ahead of World Club Challenge
Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet hopes to see Hull KR lift the World Club Challenge trophy when they face NRL premiers Brisbane Broncos on Thursday night.
Under Peet, the Warriors have won seven major trophies in the form of two Super League Grand Finals, two League Leaders’ Shields, two Challenge Cups and a World Club Challenge title.
Wigan made history in 2024 as they clinched a historic Grand Slam, as they held all four trophies available to them at the same time.
The first of those four trophies in 2024 came in the World Club Challenge, beating then NRL kings Penrith Panthers 16-12 at a packed-out Brick Community Stadium.
Eight months later, the Warriors completed the quadruple with a win over Grand Final debutants Hull KR at Old Trafford, who then came back last autumn to seal a treble of their own.
As a result, Hull KR set up a mouthwatering World Club Challenge clash with Brisbane Broncos, who are coached by former Wigan boss Michael Maguire, who guided the Warriors to a Super League title, a League Leaders’ Shield and a Challenge Cup in his two seasons in charge in 2010 and 2011.
Hull KR take on Brisbane at a sold-out MKM Stadium on Thursday evening, with that being the first World Club Challenge match since Wigan’s memorable night with Penrith in 2024.
Wigan and Penrith both won their respective titles again at the end of 2024, but the World Club Challenge did not take place in 2025 due to a number of logistical challenges, with both clubs having played in Las Vegas.
This will be the Robins’ first involvement in a World Club Challenge, and Willie Peters’ side has the backing of Wigan to hopefully put a new name on the trophy.
“We all know it should be a permanent fixture, hopefully the game has that sorted now,” Peet said.
“It’s exciting for everyone. I’d love to see Hull KR get the result.
"I think it’s always a boost for Super League and for young British players to see that it’s achievable, so I think it will be a great contest.
“Let’s hope that Hull KR can do it, and in a World Cup year especially, it would be good to see.”