Here’s the latest on this sizzling Super League moment:
🏉 Wigan ‘licking their lips’ after Hull KR celebrations
Hull KR paraded their Challenge Cup trophy at Craven Park following an emphatic 68–6 win over Catalans Dragons—complete with fireworks, silverware, and big-screen highlights .
Watching it back, Sky Sports’ Brian Carney predicted that reigning champions Wigan Warriors will be “licking their lips”—a fiery response ahead of their Round 22 clash on August 15 .
Rugby League expert Jon Wilkin echoed this, stating:
I think Wigan are the best team in the competition… watching this will antagonise them to some extent… they will believe… that they’re the greatest team in our competition.”
He added that the real test for Hull KR is playing Wigan in “a big game”—a challenge they’ve fallen short of twice in recent semi‑finals .
What this means
Wigan Warriors: Expect heightened motivation. They’ve already edged Hull KR twice in key matches and will be determined to keep their dominance.
Hull KR: Buoyed by silverware and home support, they’ll hope this latest spectacle gives them momentum—but their upcoming match with Wigan looms as the ultimate barometer.
In short, Wilkin’s bold claim sets the stage for a blockbuster second half of the seasonwith pride, form, and bragging rights on the line.
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