Challenge Cup final: How Matt Peet's Wigan Warriors conquered the rugby league world

In the past, 'All Four Cups' was deemed to be the ultimate goal in rugby league. Only three teams have managed to secure the league championship, county championship, Challenge Cup, and county cup in one single season.

The county leagues and cups were done away with in 1970 and 1993, which implies that the accomplishments of Hunslet in 1907/08, Huddersfield in 1914/15 and Swinton in 1927/28 are unlikely to be duplicated. However, the summer season has posed a challenge almost as difficult.

Matt Peet's Wigan Warriors made history on Saturday by winning the Betfred Challenge Cup against Warrington Wolves with a score of 18-8 at Wembley. They now join Bradford Bulls and St Helens, who won the treble in 2003 and 2006 and then went on to win the World Club Challenge the following year. This incredible achievement means that Wigan Warriors now hold every title available at the same time.

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People who have held all four cups in the Super League era

The Bradford Bulls had an impressive run, winning several major rugby league championships in the early 2000s. They claimed victory in the 2003 Challenge Cup, 2003 League Leaders' Shield, and the 2003 Super League Grand Final. In 2004, they even went on to win the World Club Challenge. These achievements cemented their place as a dominant force in the rugby league world.

St Helens achieved a number of impressive accomplishments in rugby league in the mid-2000s, including winning the Challenge Cup, the League Leaders' Shield, the Super League Grand Final, and the World Club Challenge in 2006 and 2007.

The Wigan Warriors have secured some impressive titles in the upcoming years, including the 2023 Super League Grand Final, the 2023 League Leaders' Shield, the 2024 World Club Challenge, and the 2024 Challenge Cup. These accomplishments are worth recognition and demonstrate the team's talent and hard work. Fans can look forward to some thrilling matches ahead as the Warriors compete for these prestigious honors.

The Cherry and Whites have been achieving an unprecedented level of success, something that hasn't happened since the 80s and 90s. Liam Farrell, who has been playing as a first-team player for 14 years, has never encountered anything quite like it before.

At our club, we have incredible players who are also assistant coaches, Tommy Leuluai and Sean O'Loughlin. According to Farrell, who has an impressive 11 major honours, these players have never done anything quite like this before.

We also have Brad O'Neill, who's only 21 but has already won it all. As someone who has been in the game for some time now, I must say that we currently have a truly exceptional team.

It's clear that we have many skilled players in our entire team. What makes us stand out is our combination of young, talented players along with experienced veterans. This fusion has resulted in great success. The team enjoys each other's company, and a sizable portion of that can be credited to Matty and his supporting staff.

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In our training sessions, we balance intensity with humor. We find that having a good time is a major motivator for coming to work. It's important to us that we enjoy what we do because we believe that we perform better when we're having fun.

Peet, the head coach for three years of Wigan, has witnessed his team from his hometown win the prestigious and oldest knockout competition in rugby league for the second time. The Challenge Cup in 2022 was the first trophy he won as their coach.

Farrell and Bevan French, who won the Lance Todd Trophy, were both appreciative of the club's atmosphere under Peet. They believe that the team's ongoing triumphs are a result of this positive environment. However, Peet was humble and credited the players for their accomplishments instead.

The injured second-row player named Willie Isa got a lot of praise for his introduction before the final match. He had each player share something about their background and this was seen again after the game at Wembley when some players had the flags of their represented countries on their shoulders.

It's clear that our squad is filled with highly skilled players, but what really makes us stand out is the perfect mix of youthful energy, raw talent and veteran experience. Everyone gets along so well, and a big part of that is thanks to the great job that Matty and his team are doing.

Peet expressed that the experience was extremely significant and he believes that it united the group because of the effort they put in. He also mentioned how admirable Willie's actions were, especially given his role as a team leader and veteran player.

I had limited knowledge about the culture of the Aboriginal people, Cameroon, Swaziland, and Lebanon.

Seeing 20 flags put out there, it creates a desire for that particular player to perform well once you get to know them a little better. I'm confident that all players share this feeling.

"It's breathtaking witnessing a collaborative effort among a group of males, and our team is quite eclectic, an aspect we take pride in."

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Now it's time for Wigan to focus on defending their Super League title. They still have 15 regular season matches left and are currently in second place, one game behind their biggest rivals St Helens. However, Wigan has the chance to turn things around as they have played one fewer game than St Helens.

Peet will continue their approach, which centers around cherishing every moment spent together and recognizing that there may be even more notable accomplishments in the future.

Peet stated that this team performs exceptionally well when they're playing as a unit. Observing this team, it's astounding to witness their prowess in the game, and their motivation to win is palpable.

It's not really about who we're competing against, but rather about ourselves; how can we make it an enjoyable experience? How can we form stronger bonds with each other?

In my opinion, this bunch of players is driven by their aspirations and the potential to create unforgettable moments as a team.

The Wigan Warriors are going to play against the Castleford Tigers on Friday June 14th in their continued defense of the Betfred Super League. This game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action with the kick-off at 8pm. Catch all the matches of the 2024 Super League season by watching them live on Sky Sports or by streaming them contract-free with NOW.