Hull KR seals historic treble with Grand Final win

12 Oct 2025 • 5:48 PM MYT
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  • Hull KR secured a historic 24-6 victory over Wigan in the Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford, dethroning the champions.
  • The win made Hull KR only the fifth club to claim the Super League trophy and the first outside of Wigan, Leeds, or St Helens to triumph since 2003.
  • Half-back Mikey Lewis was a standout player, scoring the opening try and creating another, with coach Willie Peters declaring that Lewis had “arrived” on the big stage.
  • Wigan's head coach Matt Peet refused to blame individual errors for their defeat, acknowledging that Hull KR took their opportunities better.
  • The game saw pivotal moments, including a sin-binning for Wigan's Brad O’Neill, which allowed Hull KR to score two tries with a numerical advantage.

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