Wigan Warriors secure decisive victory over St Helens in derby clash
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Wigan Warriors claimed a commanding 38-16 win against St Helens in the Super League on July 24, 2026. This match marked Wigan's third consecutive derby victory as St Helens faced a difficult start to the post-Paul Rowley era following the coach's recent dismissal. Wigan showcased their strength with tries from Bevan French, Zach Eckersley, Oliver Partington, and Adam Keighran, while St Helens managed tries from Jack Welsby, Jacob Douglas, and Lewis Murphy. The loss leaves St Helens struggling, having dropped to seventh in the standings with mounting pressure to secure playoff qualification.
- •Wigan scored six tries to St Helens' three.
- •Wigan's victory marks their third straight win over St Helens.
- •St Helens is now seven losses in their last eleven matches.
- •Paul Rowley was dismissed just prior to the match after a short tenure.
- •Wigan is tied for first in the Super League with Leeds Rhinos.
- 9:16 PMBBC Sport — Wigan earn comfortable win over out-of-form Saints
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Wigan earn comfortable win over out-of-form Saints
- 9:04 PMThe Guardian Sport — Rampant Wigan show no mercy to ailing St Helens in derby rout
"Wigan 38-16 St Helens Saints thrashed day after sacking head coach Rowley Wigan Warriors underlined the gulf between themselves and St Helens with an emphatic victory over their great rivals, 24 hours on from the Saints’ shock decision to sack their head coach, Paul Rowley. Rowley’s nine-month tenure was brought to an abrupt end on Thursday, making him the shortest-serving Saints coach in 50 years, with the club sat seventh and in danger of not making the Super League playoffs for the first time in history. Continue reading...
"Wigan Warriors earn their third successive derby win against St Helens as their opponents kick off the post-Paul Rowley era with a humbling Super League loss.
"Wigan Warriors earn their third successive derby win against St Helens as their opponents kick off the post-Paul Rowley era with a humbling Super League loss.
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External links- BBC SportJul 24, 2026, 9:16 PMWigan earn comfortable win over out-of-form Saints
Wigan Warriors earn their third successive derby win against St Helens as their opponents kick off the post-Paul Rowley era with a humbling Super League loss.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:07 PMWigan earn comfortable win over out-of-form Saints
Wigan Warriors earn their third successive derby win against St Helens as their opponents kick off the post-Paul Rowley era with a humbling Super League loss.
- The Guardian SportJul 24, 2026, 9:04 PMRampant Wigan show no mercy to ailing St Helens in derby rout
Wigan 38-16 St Helens Saints thrashed day after sacking head coach Rowley Wigan Warriors underlined the gulf between themselves and St Helens with an emphatic victory over their great rivals, 24 hours on from the Saints’ shock decision to sack their head coach, Paul Rowley. Rowley’s nine-month tenure was brought to an abrupt end on Thursday, making him the shortest-serving Saints coach in 50 years, with the club sat seventh and in danger of not making the Super League playoffs for the first time in history. Continue reading...
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