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Wigan Warriors thrash Hull KR 46-0 to top league

8/28/2026

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Summary

Wigan Crush

Wigan Warriors beat Hull KR 46-0 in a Super League match.
The game honored Sir Billy Boston, rugby league’s first knight who died at 92, four days after his wife.
The win gave Wigan their 13th consecutive victory and placed them top of the league table.
Liam Marshall scored three tries.

Summary

Peters Urges Bye

Willie Peters urged the league to add bye weeks after his squad played four games in 15 days.
He warned the congested schedule hurt Hull KR’s performance against Toulouse last week.
Peters announced he will leave the Super League at season’s end to coach the PNG Chiefs NRL franchise.
Injuries forced a reshuffle, leaving senior centre Oliver Gildart out of the pre-match Captain’s Run.

Summary

Hudgell Pushes Deal

Neil Hudgell says a 10% equity NRL partnership costing £7 million per year must happen.
Rugby League Commercial rejected the offer and counter-proposed a larger cash injection while retaining more equity.
Hudgell warns big clubs lose £2-3 million annually, saying spending decisions matter as much as revenue.
He backs adding London Broncos to Super League, noting a Thursday night London slot could attract fans.

History

Historical Context

After News Corp’s Rupert Murdoch backed the 1995 launch of England’s Super League, the competition moved to a summer calendar and began with twelve clubs, including Wigan Warriors, who despite winning the title posted a £450,000 loss in the shortened season. That commercial drive underlies today’s revenue-focused proposals, while clubs such as Hull KR grapple with congested schedules.

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Wigan Crush

Wigan Warriors beat Hull KR 46-0 in a Super League match.
The game honored Sir Billy Boston, rugby league’s first knight who died at 92, four days after his wife.
The win gave Wigan their 13th consecutive victory and placed them top of the league table.
Liam Marshall scored three tries.

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