Wigan Warriors defeat St Helens in Women's Super League opener

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Wigan Warriors defeat St Helens in Women's Super League opener

Summary

Wigan Warriors opened the new Super Four format of the Women's Super League with a decisive 44-6 victory over St Helens at BrewDog Stadium on August 6. The Warriors scored nine tries, with two each from Ellise Derbyshire and Eva Hunter, while St Helens managed only a late try from Luci McColm. This win marked Wigan's fifth consecutive victory over St Helens in the past year, further establishing them as the leading team in the league. The new Super Four format includes six rounds of matches between the top four teams, with the overall leader earning a direct place in the Grand Final.

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•Wigan scored nine tries, led by Derbyshire and Hunter.
•St Helens’ only try came from McColm just before halftime.
•Wigan's victory cements their position as the league's top team.
•The new Super Four format features six rounds with head-to-head matches among top teams.
•Next fixtures include Leigh Leopards vs Featherstone Rovers and Leeds Rhinos vs York Valkyrie.

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