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Wigan underline their class with Super League hammering of Wakefield

The Guardian UK Friday 12 June 2026, 20:57 UTC By Aaron Bower at the DIY Kitchens Stadium 1 min read
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Wakefield 10-48 WiganWarriors dismantle hosts for sixth win in seven gamesWigan Warriors are four points shy of the Super League summit, but there is no doubting who the best side in the competition are at present. The Challenge Cup winners delivered another masterclass against a title rival, dismantling Wakefield Trinity with some style. Wigan were magnificent at ­Wembley a fortnight ago and the odds on them adding at least one more ­trophy this year should really be shortening by the week.

  • Wakefield 10-48 Wigan

  • Warriors dismantle hosts for sixth win in seven games

Wigan Warriors are four points shy of the Super League summit, but there is no doubting who the best side in the competition are at present. The Challenge Cup winners delivered another masterclass against a title rival, dismantling Wakefield Trinity with some style.

Wigan were magnificent at ­Wembley a fortnight ago and the odds on them adding at least one more ­trophy this year should really be shortening by the week. They were at their brilliant best again in dispatching a Wakefield side who beat the reigning champions, Hull KR, last week and sat third going into this round.

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