Denis Betts hails Wigan as ‘coach’s dream’ as St Helens query ‘disrespectful’ Problem Cup narrative | Rugby League Information
An age-old rivalry was on the largest stage at Wembley however after being the holders of the ladies’s Problem Cup for 4 years in a row, St Helens fell to a troublesome 42-6 defeat to Wigan.
It was a medical efficiency from the Warriors to get the job executed, tries from Megan Williams, Mary Coleman, Isabel Rowe, Eva Hunter, Grace Banks, Anna Davies, and Emily Veivers finishing the domination.
The victory clinches Wigan’s maiden Problem Cup triumph, which means Saints have to surrender the trophy after 1,463 days with it of their grasp.
The query going into the competition, with Wigan the workforce to beat within the Ladies’s Tremendous League up to now this season, was how may Saints cease their rivals?
Whereas Saints co-head coach Derek Hardman paid tribute to Wigan’s efficiency, he careworn his personal aspect would stay undaunted by their rivals’ rise and hit out on the “disrespectful” pre-match angle contemplating his aspect went into the competition because the holders.
“What we have achieved is very large and we’re not chasing anyone,” mentioned Hardman, who bemoaned his aspect’s lack of ability to construct on their solitary strive early within the second half.
“In the event that they (Wigan) go on to realize what we have achieved, they’re going to deserve the accolades, however I believe a few of the questions on how we’ll cease Wigan are disrespectful.
“Let’s examine what the remainder of the 12 months brings, however we’re definitely up for a combat.”
For Wigan although, it was a jubilant day, with their head coach Denis Betts praising his aspect’s two years of onerous work that bought them thus far.
“I am very proud,” mentioned Betts.
“After we began out final 12 months, everybody may see there have been some actually gifted gamers within the group and simply wanted pointing in the correct path. To see them purchase into it at the moment is a coach’s dream.”
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