Wigan Warriors have captured their sixth League Leaders' Shield, securing first place in the Betfred Super League following a decisive 50-12 victory against the Catalans Dragons. The win extends Wigan's remarkable streak to 16 consecutive matches as they head into the Super League play-offs.
The home side's nine tries, including two from Liam Marshall, sealed the Shield. Harry Smith and Ugo Tison exchanged early tries before Liam Marshall, Brad O'Neill, and Liam Farrell pushed Wigan into a commanding lead by halftime. Austin Daniel and Jai Field continued the scoring in the second half, with Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran, and Marshall's second try completing the rout. Alexis Lis scored a late consolation try for Catalans.
The crucial victory that clinched the Shield was effectively secured in the previous week's match against title rivals Leeds Rhinos. That win propelled Wigan to the top of the league, ahead of Leeds on points difference, preventing a potential last-day surge by the Rhinos, who were subsequently beaten by Hull FC.
Wigan, who have now won two pieces of silverware in 2025 after their Challenge Cup triumph in May, are now two games away from a potential treble. As a reward for finishing in the top two, Wigan will have a bye week and will host their Super League play-off semi-final on Saturday, September 12, with the match broadcast live on the BBC.
For Catalans Dragons, the loss marks a disappointing end to their campaign, finishing in ninth place and missing out on the end-of-season play-offs. This is the second consecutive season they have failed to reach the play-offs since their Grand Final appearance in 2023, where they were also defeated by Wigan.