Super League Grand Final

Wigan Warriors were crowned Super League Champions after crushing bitter rivals St Helens 22-10 at Old Trafford on Saturday.
An energetic and aggressive Warriors had the upper-hand early on and never let up. 80 minutes of domination was the order of the day as the lackluster St Helens failed to get to grips with Wigan’s pace and power.
Wigan justly deserved their win, and after topping the Super League table, will feel the victory over their North West rivals is a fitting end to a great season.
The damage was done primarily in the first half as Wigan crossed the line three times. Tries from Gleeson (2), Goulding and a sole reply from Andrew Dixon for the Saints ensured the 1st half ended with Wigan well in the driving seat.
A fantastic half for Wigan was soured slightly by the loss of top points scorer Pat Richardss who limped off with a leg injury.
The Warriors went in at the break in command at 16-6 and with one hand potentially on the trophy.
Wigan were far the more adventurous throughout the second period, and despite Saints becoming more dogged in defence, Young Player of the Year Sam Tomkins found his way through the line. Blistering speed and power ensuring the try. Replacement kicker Mark Riddell didn’t have his kicking boots on, slicing the ball wide.
A penalty on the hour mark was the perfect opportunity for Riddell to finally score his first points with a kick from 13 meters. Wigan were now almost there at 22-6.
St. Helens managed to get another try on the board with six minutes remaining.
The try, which wasn’t converted by Foster, was a consolation.
Francis Meli went over after some good work, powering through a couple of Wigan defenders. At 22-10, and five minutes remaining, things still looked bleak for the Saints.
The referee, along with 30,000 Wigan fans, called time on a dominant and victorious night for Wigan Warriors.
They were well worth their win. St Helens on the other hand will be looking back on some poor possession play and will feel disappointed for long term servant Kieron Cunningham missing out on a glorious finish to his Saints career.