Overview

• Bevan French scored two first-half tries as Wigan built a 14-6 interval lead.
• Robust second-half defence, highlighted by Jai Field’s try-saving tackle on Owen Trout, kept Leigh out.
• Sam Walters crossed on the hooter from a French pass to seal the 18-6 victory in front of 18,523.
• Storm Amy’s wind and rain turned the derby into an attritional contest with few clear chances.
• The win puts the holders into a third straight Grand Final as they pursue a rare three-peat, awaiting Saturday’s Hull KR–St Helens result.