Wigan Warriors Win Sixth League Leaders’ Shield
BBC Sport – Super League – 11 September 2026
Wigan Warriors secured their sixth League Leaders’ Shield with a dominant 50-12 victory over Catalans Dragons, extending their unbeaten run to 16 games.
Match Details:
Scores:
- Wigan (24) – Tries: Smith, Marshall 2, O’Neill, Farrell, Daniel, Field, Eckersley, Keighran. Goals: Keighran 7
- Catalans (6) – Tries: Tison, Lis. Goals: Aispuro-Bichet, Garcia
Match Report:
Wigan Warriors, trophyless in 2025 after a successful 2024 season, continued their remarkable form with a thumping victory over Catalans Dragons. The win guarantees them top spot ahead of the Super League play-offs, where they will have a home semi-final.
Matt Peet’s side dominated from start to finish, with Harry Smith opening the scoring before Ugo Tison responded for Catalans. Liam Marshall, Brad O’Neill, and Liam Farrell put Wigan firmly in control at half-time. Austin Daniel, Jai Field, Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran, and Marshall’s second sealed the win. Alexis Lis scored a late consolation try for Catalans.
The victory secured the League Leaders’ Shield despite Leeds Rhinos’ defeat by Hull FC the previous week, as Wigan had leapfrogged them in the table with a crucial win at Headingley.
For Catalans, the campaign ends with a ninth-placed finish, ending their play-off hopes and continuing a lean period since reaching the Super League Grand Final in 2023.
