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‘A big party’: Wigan ready for Wembley takeover at Challenge Cup finals

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Wigan Warriors are preparing for the Challenge Cup finals, with both the men's and women's teams reaching their respective matches. The men's final pits Wigan against treble winners Hull KR, while the schools final features two local Wigan teams. The club highlighted the diverse nature of its participants, featuring veteran captain Liam Farrell and a student representing the women's side.

Wigan Warriors have reached the men’s and women’s finals – and the schools final is between two teams from the town

By No Helmets Required

When Wigan Warriors selected two players to represent them at a Wembley photoshoot before the Challenge Cup finals on Saturday, they could not have chosen more different characters.

Liam Farrell, the men’s captain, is a veteran who has played for Wigan in five Challenge Cup finals, winning four. Leading his team out at Wembley to face treble winners Hull KR will be a big deal but he has been there before. Representing the women before their final against St Helens was a student who works part-time in the coach’s cafe. By the time Jenna Foubister had started primary school, Farrell had played 100 senior games.

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