Wigan v Hull KR promises Challenge Cup classic but young players’ pay an issue
Wembley finalists seek to define status as modern greats but bubbling underneath is salary cap problem
It is fast becoming a familiar story. For the third consecutive season, Hull KR and Wigan square off in a major final, with an historic first meeting in the Challenge Cup decider on Saturday afternoon at Wembley the latest chapter in a generational rivalry. The record is one win each, with the Warriors triumphing in the 2024 Super League Grand Final and Rovers exacting revenge last year at Old Trafford.
They are the two most recent champions not just of Super League but the world, having beaten NRL opposition in the World Club Challenge. This final marks a moment in time for one of them to solidify a position as one of the modern era’s great teams. For once, it is Wigan who are arguably the underdogs.