LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The longstanding rivalry between St Helens and Wigan Warriors is set to enter a new chapter as their women's teams face off in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
This derby, steeped in history, has seen the men's teams clash 362 times and compete in 20 major finals since 1954.
In these encounters, St Helens have secured 11 major trophies, while Wigan has nine; their last Challenge Cup final meeting occurred in 2004, which St Helens won 32-16.
Now, the focus shifts to the women's sides, with St Helens aiming for their fifth consecutive trophy and Wigan striving to win their first-ever Challenge Cup.
This matchup is particularly compelling as Wigan currently stands as the dominant force in the women's Super League, leading the table.
St Helens follows closely in second place, and the two sides haven't met since 2025, adding an element of unpredictability to the final.
Overall, this historic rivalry promises an exciting showdown as both teams seek to make their mark in women's rugby league history.