"Wigan Warriors moved to within one victory of becoming only the third team in Super League history to win three successive Grand Finals as the reigning champions overcame a valiant effort from Leigh to book their spot at Old Trafford next Saturday. The buildup was overshadowed by the prospect of this game being cancelled altogether after Wigan claimed that Leigh's owner, Derek Beaumont, had threatened to withdraw his side in a row over ticket allocations. In the end, that never materialised,"
"These two great rivals, who hail from the same borough and are split by a few miles, met at the same stage last year and Wigan sauntered to a 38-0 win on their way to a second straight Super League title. This year, the contest was much closer, underlining the progress the Leopards have made over the last 12 months."
Wigan Warriors moved within one victory of becoming only the third team in Super League history to win three successive Grand Finals after overcoming Leigh to reach Old Trafford. The buildup was overshadowed by prospect of cancellation after Wigan said Leigh's owner Derek Beaumont threatened to withdraw his side over ticket allocations; the withdrawal did not occur and Beaumont watched from home in protest. The rivals from the same borough met after Wigan's 38-0 semi-final win last year. The contest was closer this year, reflecting Leigh's progress, but Wigan produced when it mattered to deny Leigh a first Old Trafford appearance.
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