Hull Kingston Rovers make history with their first ever Super League treble victory
In short: In a decisive 24–6 victory at Old Trafford, Hull Kingston Rovers ended the dominance of the Wigan Warriors to claim their first Super League title. This win secured a historic treble for the club, marking their first championship since the 1984-85 season and cementing a new era in professional rugby league.
The 2025 Betfred Super League Grand Final served as the 28th official championship match of the competition. Held at Old Trafford in Manchester, the event featured a rematch between the Hull Kingston Rovers and the defending champions, the Wigan Warriors. While Wigan sought to secure three consecutive Grand Final titles, the Rovers entered the match with significant momentum, having already secured the League Leader's Shield and the 2025 Challenge Cup. By defeating Wigan 24–6, the Rovers became the fifth club to win a Grand Final and the seventh to achieve a treble.
The match was notable for the resilience of the players involved. Michael McIlorum, retiring after the game, played through a fractured ankle, while Jared Waerea-Hargreaves participated after his three-match ban for a head contact offence was successfully appealed. Following the victory, the Rovers celebrated with a parade from Craven Park to Hull City Hall. The win also sets the stage for the 2026 World Club Challenge, where the Rovers are expected to face the Brisbane Broncos in February 2026.
The commercial and broadcast reach of the sport continues to expand. The Sky Sports broadcast averaged 455,000 viewers, a 22% increase over the 2024 final. The match was distributed globally through various partners, including Fox League in Australia and Sportdigital in Europe, and reached new markets in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, and Ukraine. For the Wigan Warriors, the result marked a significant shift, as it was their first season without a trophy since Matt Peet was appointed coach in 2022.
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