Wigan chasing the treble

Wigan Warriors have already won the Challenge Cup and League Leaders' Shield in 2026. They need to beat Wakefield on September 26 to reach the Grand Final and complete the treble.

Wakefield earned their spot

Wakefield Trinity defeated Leigh Leopards 26-16 in the eliminators to reach the semi-finals. They arrive battle-hardened and confident after their impressive victory.

Peet learned from 2025 loss

Matt Peet lost his first final as Wigan head coach in 2025 against Hull KR at Old Trafford. He says that heartbreak has fueled the team's drive for success this year.

“It is not a case of that everything we did last year was wrong, some things we got right, we just weren't good enough on the evening.”

Focus on the present moment

Peet emphasizes that Wigan won't look ahead to Old Trafford or the trophy. They're concentrating entirely on beating Wakefield in the semi-finals first.

“It is more about looking forward than back.”

Peet's trophy haul accelerating

If Wigan win the Grand Final, it will be Matt Peet's 10th trophy since becoming head coach in 2022. But Peet says the next trophy is always the most important one.

“It is not about that, the next one is always the one.”

O'Neill wants to right wrongs

Brad O'Neill was sent to the sin-bin in last year's Grand Final loss to Hull KR. The Super League Dream Team member wants to make amends by winning this year's competition.

“To put those wrongs right would mean a lot to us all.”

Team bonding before the test

O'Neill says Wigan will use their week off before the semi-final to work together and bond as a team. He believes they've positioned themselves perfectly to achieve their goals.

“We have given ourselves the best opportunity to do it, we just have to commit now and get through this semi-final first.”

The semi-final matchup

Wigan Warriors face Wakefield Trinity on Saturday September 26 at 5.30pm on Sky Sports. The winner advances to the Grand Final at Old Trafford on October 3.