| Huddersfield: (10) 14 |
| Tries: Leutele, McQueen, McGillvary Goals: Lolohea |
| Wigan: (6) 16 |
| Tries: Smith, Field, Marshall Goals: Smith 2 |
Wigan Warriors stunned Huddersfield Giants with a late try to win the Challenge Cup for a record-extending 20th time at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Matty Peet’s side were favourites coming into the contest, but needed Liam Marshall’s score to seal victory.
Ricky Leutele and Chris McQueen crossed for Huddersfield, in between Harry Smith’s try, for a 10-6 half-time lead.
Jermaine McGilllvary edged Giants 14-12 back in front after Jai Field had gone over, but Marshall had the final say.
It was a fitting finish to a hard-fought final which ebbed and flowed, but ultimately Wigan came out on top for their first Challenge Cup triumph since 2013.
The two sides came through contrasting semi-finals earlier this month, with Huddersfield comfortably despatching Hull KR, while Wigan held off a valiant St Helens fightback in their tie.
The final was being played at Tottenham’s…
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