Rugby League Today: Wigan reach Grand Final, Wane’s emotional rollercoaster, Widnes confirm four exits
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What’s on site
Sam Tomkins put in a commanding display to help Wigan beat Castleford to reach the 2018 Super League Grand Final. Read our report here…
Wigan coach Shaun Wane said it would be one of his career highlights if they win the Grand Final in his final game in charge.
Castleford coach Daryl Powell admitted his side need to learn how to cope with high-pressure games if they are to be successful.
Whitehaven have re-signed experienced centre Jason Mossop on a two-year deal.
Widnes have confirmed that Patrick Ah Van, Lloyd White, Charly Runciman and Alex Gerrard will leave the club following their relegation from Super League.
The latest opinion piece is online now. Some of the most iconic names in Super League history have identified as a loose forward for part or all of their careers, but is it the end of the position?
The announcement of the Super League Dream Team inevitably brings much discussion, mostly centred around those players who didn’t make it. We take a look at who could have made it…
Match winning winger Tom Lineham wants to make history and help Warrington Wolves win their first Super League crown.
Sam Burgess has withdrawn from the England squad for the autumn internationals against France and New Zealand to have shoulder and wrist surgery.
What’s in the papers
Whether Million Pound Game sees Toronto or London promoted, it’s win-win for rugby league, report the Mirror.
Wigan 14-0 Castleford: Sam Tomkins and Tommy Leuluai combine to book Grand Final place – 5 talking points, report the Mirror.
Sam Tomkins stars to help Wigan into Grand Final against Warrington, report The Guardian.
Shaun Wane so proud to be heading to Old Trafford again, report Wigan Today.
Wigan 14 Castleford 0 – Big-game heartache for the beaten Tigers – again, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
Saints’ year that promised so much ends in failure, report St Helens Star.
Ben Westwood highlights Grand Final winning qualities, report Warrington Guardian.
Dean Hadley relishing Papua New Guinea trip with England Knights, report Hull Daily Mail.
What’s on social
Wigan certainly enjoyed that team song…
That semi-final winning feeling?
Director of Performance Mark Bitcon takes to the drum as he is set to leave the Club at the end of the season? pic.twitter.com/aO8aoG7L7n
— Wigan Warriors ?⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) October 5, 2018
An emotional night for John Bateman.
Thank you for the memories you’ve given me a home for life!!! I will see you all next week at the big GF. Love ya all ?⚪️ pic.twitter.com/0vph7F6Raj
— John Bateman (@johnbateman1) October 5, 2018
Heartbreaking for Castleford.
Unfortunately that's a wrap on our 2018 @SuperLeague season.
We are absolutely gutted but you, our fans, have been outstanding all year!!!
See you in 2019 #COYF pic.twitter.com/PUDzLsAXUo
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) October 5, 2018
Shaun Wane is a very proud man this weekend.
An extra week as @WiganWarriorsRL head coach!
Emotional night for Shaun Wane on his final game at the DW Stadium – he's now through to his third Super League #GrandFinal pic.twitter.com/Tz4ijClo5q
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 5, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
SL SF Highlights: Wigan Warriors v Castleford Tigers – 11.30am, Sky Sports Arena
Super League Highlights – 1.15pm, BBC One
The latest Super League Pod is available to download now, in association with Love Rugby League.
The latest ‘Sport at Six’ podcast by BBC Radio Manchester’s Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt is available to download now.
The latest Rugby League show on Proper Sport is available to download now.
The latest Whippets and Flat Caps podcast is available to download now, presented by Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League podcast is available to download now, presented by Dave Woods.
The Final Hooter podcast by Love Rugby League’s Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson is now available to download.