Aaron Bower

6 days ago | msn.com | Aaron Bower

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6 days ago | theguardian.com | Aaron Bower

Wigan continued their recent dominance over St Helens to inflict more misery over their greatest rivals courtesy of a thrilling Good Friday triumph on the day they announced the surprise signing of the rugby union winger Christian Wade. Rugby league’s biggest derby has been dominated by the Warriors of late. The days of St Helens’ four straight league titles between 2019 and 2022 feel like a long time ago now, with this Wigan’s seventh win in the last eight meetings between the teams.

6 days ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower |Ben Olawumi

St Helens coach Paul Wellens admits his side were ‘engineers of their own downfall’ after their derby loss to Wigan Warriors. The Saints produced a thrilling fightback to turn what was an 18-2 deficit into a four-point margin in the final minutes on Good Friday. However, a sluggish and below-par first hour ultimately proved costly, as they were beaten 24-14 to lose a seventh derby in eight games. And Wellens did not pull any punches post-match about where his side fell short.

6 days ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower |Ross Heppenstall

Wigan Warriors have announced the surprise signing of Gloucester rugby union star Christian Wade until the end of the season. Wade, who will finish his commitments in rugby union until the end of that domestic campaign, will then switch to rugby league after agreeing a short-term deal with the reigning Super League champions. League will become the third sport Wade has turned his hand to, after excelling in union for years as well as a short stint in America’s NFL.

6 days ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower |Ben Olawumi

Hull FC put in a hugely valiant display but were beaten by Hull KR in an engrossing Good Friday Super League derby. In the end, Cade Cust’s red card proved to be significant. The Black and Whites put in a very impressive showing despite having 12 men for large periods – but came up just short. Here are the Black and Whites ratings – as they continue to impress despite a disappointing result.