The Final: Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos

:00:53. > :01:02.Prowled. Passion. Pressure. Kevin Sinfield has kicked the winning

:01:02. > :01:12.goal! Strength. Speed. Off he goes, foot down and funnels it in. At and

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:01:14. > :01:24.a little bit of skill. Mercurial genius! Rugby League. Rugby League.

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:01:25. > :01:31.Rugby League. Starring some of us from over here. Oh, my word!

:01:31. > :01:41.some of us from over there. Battling it out for a place in

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:01:42. > :01:49.history. Leeds Rhinos. Wigan Warriors. The Challenge Cup Final.

:01:49. > :01:58.The live from Wembley Stadium. teams, one winner. This time it is

:01:58. > :02:02.ours. This time it is ours. It is ours. It is ours. Both sides have

:02:02. > :02:06.superstar names who feel that this is their time. They have the power,

:02:06. > :02:10.they have the skill and they have the determination. But only one

:02:10. > :02:14.side will leave Wembley today with fond memories. This is the ultimate

:02:14. > :02:20.prize in Rugby League. It has the history, the tradition, the

:02:20. > :02:26.connection with at this stadium. And the place is a sea of cherry

:02:26. > :02:31.and white and blue Anne Bamber erm, as well as the masses gather,

:02:31. > :02:38.because this is the day that they want to say, I was there. It is the

:02:38. > :02:42.Challenge Cup Final and it is Leeds against Wigan.

:02:42. > :02:48.Strangely, as the two side have made it to the last stage more than

:02:48. > :02:54.anyone else, they have only met twice in the final. Wigan won both.

:02:54. > :02:57.In 1994 and in 1995. Wigan have had but for route here. They beat

:02:57. > :03:03.Warrington and then arch-rivals St Helens to end their first visit to

:03:03. > :03:07.the new Wembley. Let the glory days shine once more. Wigan coach

:03:07. > :03:11.Michael Maguire, who is known as match, is on his way to Australia,

:03:11. > :03:15.so this is his last chance for World Cup glory with a talented

:03:15. > :03:21.squad for in this is a new experience. As for Leeds, they know

:03:21. > :03:25.exactly what it is all about and are desperate to atone for last

:03:25. > :03:30.year's battering at the hands of Warrington. Challenge Cup finals

:03:30. > :03:37.have not been kind to this set of players. They are here by the skin

:03:37. > :03:45.of their teeth thanks to Kevin Sinfield, captain, who slopped over

:03:45. > :03:48.this shot against Castleford Tigers. Brian McDermott won the cup twice

:03:48. > :03:56.for Bradford but now it is his brains and not his brawn that

:03:56. > :04:05.matters. The Leeds players came for a familiarisation of Wembley

:04:05. > :04:13.yesterday. Carl Ablett does play and he starts and so, too, does

:04:13. > :04:22.Kallum Watkins. Jamie Peacock there, who could not play this it -- last

:04:22. > :04:26.year. He can this year. Wigan are 4-1 on. That man is the shortest

:04:26. > :04:31.man ever to be Lance Todd Trophy winner erm he is man of the match

:04:31. > :04:35.to win that was stopped and we know that recent upset still happen. It

:04:36. > :04:41.is all about how these players perform on the day as they tried to

:04:41. > :04:47.win this trophy. It is the most historic and the sport in this

:04:47. > :04:52.match, first played in 1897. Batley were the winners. It has huge that

:04:52. > :04:57.the evidence. It was first played at Wembley in 1929. We have had to

:04:57. > :05:02.be showers, then the sun came out and now we have just light drizzle.

:05:02. > :05:11.But that does not bother the trio of brains I have around me erm for

:05:11. > :05:14.Justin Morgan, Brian Noble and Justin Davies. You have your

:05:14. > :05:20.various experiences of Challenge Cup highs and lows. Can you sum up

:05:20. > :05:24.this occasion and what you expect today? Wigan on a hot favourites to

:05:24. > :05:28.go on based on their form. Leeds here last year, beaten by

:05:28. > :05:35.Warrington. But they have got his star-studded line-up as well. The

:05:35. > :05:39.atmosphere is going to be first class. I am looking forward to what.

:05:39. > :05:43.Brian, you know the Wigan players in particular very well. We are

:05:43. > :05:50.looking for a new age for Wigan and they are the most famous team in

:05:50. > :05:58.Challenge Cup history. They are looking very strong. Still top of

:05:58. > :06:02.the table. They are a pretty young team. Some fabulous superstars from

:06:02. > :06:12.their own town, so everything looks good for them. And the talk has

:06:12. > :06:12.

:06:12. > :06:16.been about Wigan. Donovan, what do Leeds think? -- Jonathan? They have

:06:16. > :06:20.Sinfield, Peacock, and they have all played at the top level. They

:06:20. > :06:26.are confident of their own ability and can turn Wigan over on the big

:06:26. > :06:29.occasions. They have to get on with the job and forget the past.

:06:29. > :06:35.Control your nerves and turn Wigan over. At and we very much hope for

:06:35. > :06:39.everybody watching, everybody here at Wembley, that we get he will

:06:39. > :06:43.Challenge Cup Final Classic. It has the ingredients and so many of us

:06:43. > :06:49.grew up watching this competition. Wigan have won this more than

:06:49. > :06:59.anybody else, 17 times in total, and that is an extraordinary

:06:59. > :07:04.

:07:04. > :07:14.unparalleled progression. Look at him go here! What a try!

:07:14. > :07:17.

:07:17. > :07:27.does... Great tackles. He looks for support, he is still there. In the

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:07:36. > :07:46.corner at! He has got it! Trying to make some space... Surely he is

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:07:50. > :07:59.going to go the whole length! What The Challenge Cup, once again, into

:07:59. > :08:06.hands of Wigan. And among those present today, Hanley is there. And

:08:07. > :08:10.that looks like Stuart Pearce next to him. Andy Farrell is also here.

:08:10. > :08:15.Those Wigan greats will be supporting the players on the pitch,

:08:15. > :08:19.and a very exciting young side for Wigan, who could, one day, emulate

:08:19. > :08:26.the achievements of these greats. Let's hear from the key people who

:08:26. > :08:31.are going to be hugely significant over the course of this afternoon.

:08:31. > :08:38.What is the team used? They will be good. Carl Ablett and Kallum

:08:38. > :08:44.Watkins. We feared the worst there for him. He got a bit of a bang and

:08:44. > :08:49.a twist last week but the physio has worked wonders with him. It has

:08:49. > :08:53.been quite a journey to get here. What is it like to be here? We have

:08:53. > :08:56.had a great week and the preparation has been really good.

:08:56. > :09:01.We're looking forward to the opportunity to walk out and show

:09:01. > :09:06.ourselves. Things have gone smoothly and I could not have asked

:09:06. > :09:12.for things to go better. We have had a very relaxed but very focused

:09:12. > :09:16.preparation. Last year, we were happy to be here and it was all new

:09:16. > :09:21.to us. This year, it is different because we know what to prepare for

:09:21. > :09:25.and what is going to happen. There's no excuses. You have to do

:09:25. > :09:29.the things that got you here in the first place. You have to start the

:09:29. > :09:39.game well. Most people have you as underdogs. Are you comfortable with

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:09:40. > :09:44.that? Yes, and buried. As an Aussie, what does it mean to you to be

:09:44. > :09:47.here? It is something I remember and hopefully we will come away

:09:47. > :09:52.with a victory but it is going to be a tough game.

:09:52. > :09:56.CLARE BALDING: Pat Richards there, who will be the kicking machine for

:09:56. > :10:00.Wigan. A first experience all of them of the new Wembley and a huge

:10:00. > :10:07.number of Wigan fans are here. Her and they are expecting a big

:10:07. > :10:11.performance of the team, but particularly from Sam Tomkins.

:10:11. > :10:15.He is 22 years old and made his debut for the Challenge Cup in 2008,

:10:15. > :10:20.and scored five tries on that occasion. Brian, you're the man who

:10:20. > :10:25.spotted him? He is calm, competitive and professional. He'd

:10:25. > :10:29.get his body into all sorts of shapes and sizes. He can catch.

:10:29. > :10:34.Greater awareness and speed, and when he sees that gap, he is

:10:34. > :10:38.determined to get to the line and get past somebody else. A fabulous

:10:38. > :10:46.player and a competitor. Donovan, you sense this occasion will not be

:10:46. > :10:50.too good for him? -- Jonathan? is very confident and I am thinking

:10:50. > :10:54.that at the moment, anything he does comes off. It is a nice place

:10:54. > :10:58.to be when you come to play the Challenge Cup Final. I cannot

:10:58. > :11:07.remember who said it now but I read a comment that said you do not have

:11:07. > :11:15.to know anything about run by -- Rugby League or sport to experience

:11:15. > :11:22.or appreciate what Sam Tomkins can do. He is great returning the ball.

:11:22. > :11:32.He will get the ball on a kick returns. The rain has eased off.

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:11:35. > :11:41.Surely we will hear Abide With Me. Basically, Wigan are 10 points

:11:41. > :11:48.better than Leeds. What do you think? Are we going to win. I am

:11:48. > :11:53.going to go for Leeds. I will even it up and sit on the fence. A tough

:11:53. > :12:03.one. Tomkins is going to be people stop it is going to be closer than

:12:03. > :12:12.

:12:12. > :12:20.a lot of people give them credit It is sung by the former X Factor

:12:21. > :12:25.finalist. Please welcome at Rhidian at Roberts.

:12:25. > :12:30.A big entrance from him and a good reception from the crowds assembled

:12:30. > :12:40.here. He is in fine voice and getting very used to these sporting

:12:40. > :12:40.

:12:40. > :13:25.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 45 seconds

:13:25. > :13:35.# Of abide With Me # The darkness deepens # Lord with me abide # Fade,

:13:35. > :13:51.

:13:51. > :14:01.comfort and sleep # Abide it all with me.

:14:01. > :14:06.

:14:06. > :14:16.# Shine through the gloom, # And. Me to the skies -- and point me to

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:14:38. > :14:44.the skies, # Then at life and death, APPLAUSE CLARE BALDING: What a

:14:44. > :14:47.noise here at Wembley. A stunning sound from him. The

:14:47. > :14:52.players are now coming out into that cauldron of sound. In our

:14:52. > :15:00.commentary box we have a man who steered both Sheffield Eagles and

:15:00. > :15:09.Hull FC to be a wins, beating Wigan and Leeds. He and we have paid what

:15:09. > :15:14.-- Dave Woods. It is an extraordinary theatre for one of

:15:14. > :15:19.sport's great dramas. This, today, featuring two of the great sides of

:15:19. > :15:26.the Challenge Cup. 49 Cup finals between them. This is a competition

:15:26. > :15:33.they have been playing since 1897. So much has changed in the last 14

:15:33. > :15:39.years or so. But some things remain the same. The atmosphere being just

:15:39. > :15:47.one. It is a terrific noise inside Wembley Stadium here today. Young

:15:47. > :15:52.and old alike. There is talk of this as being a Wigan runaway

:15:52. > :15:56.victory in some quarters. Leeds have got a lot to prove, and Jamie

:15:56. > :16:06.Peacock leading members afternoon. I am sure they will be determined

:16:06. > :16:15.

:16:15. > :16:22.to make sure they get their script It is a day when some of these

:16:22. > :16:32.players become great. The chief of joint operators for the British

:16:32. > :16:37.

:16:38. > :16:45.armed forces needs the players. -- meet the players. The mascot his

:16:45. > :16:52.eight years of age. What a special day for him today. Brian McDermott

:16:52. > :16:59.is looking a picture of control and calm but I'm sure there is a lot of

:16:59. > :17:06.churning going on inside him and his players as off. Michael Maguire

:17:06. > :17:16.with his young daughter and the owner and chairman of the Wigan

:17:16. > :17:24.

:17:24. > :17:30.side introducing some of his players. These are the most anxious

:17:30. > :17:40.moments of the maul. Players just want to get this over with and get

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:17:40. > :19:22.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 45 seconds

:19:22. > :19:29.things under way. Phil Bentham is Go Wigan are the heavy favourite.

:19:29. > :19:32.Kevin Sinfield held his nerve to steer Leeds into this final with a

:19:33. > :19:42.crucial goal kick in the semi- finals. This is how they are lining

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:19:43. > :20:43.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 45 seconds

:20:43. > :20:49.in his first Challenge Cup final. He is about to get things under way.

:20:50. > :20:56.That is what they are all fighting for, to get hold of that ball. It

:20:56. > :21:05.will be Wigan first in possession and a chance to run from the end

:21:05. > :21:15.with their supporters had gathered. -- queered their supporters.

:21:15. > :21:18.

:21:18. > :21:23.atmosphere is a sensational. Today it will be decided in 80 minutes.

:21:23. > :21:32.These two groups of players will give a absolutely everything.

:21:32. > :21:42.something memorable today will be your lasting legacy. Here come

:21:42. > :21:44.

:21:44. > :21:50.Wigan with an early surge. Wigan are temporarily held up but they

:21:50. > :22:00.have a decent position. Plenty of Leeds players there. The ball has

:22:00. > :22:00.

:22:00. > :22:08.been knocked on. The first knock-on was by a Wigan. What a start! It

:22:08. > :22:18.was Ryan Hoffman who made the break. What a collision by Brent Webb. It

:22:18. > :22:30.

:22:30. > :22:36.was a little unorthodox but it brought Ryan Hoffman down. Robbie

:22:36. > :22:43.Paul is down on the touchline for us. What is the excitement like?

:22:43. > :22:50.is so noisy. The fans are enjoying themselves so much. I can barely

:22:50. > :23:00.hear a thing. It is absolutely brilliant down here. These types of

:23:00. > :23:07.games can make or break a player's career. Phil Bentham has given a

:23:07. > :23:13.penalty. It was for a high tackle. It was an illegal tackle by Jamie

:23:13. > :23:17.Jones-Buchanan. Pat Richards puts the ball deep in the Leeds half.

:23:17. > :23:22.Wigan are renowned for starting strong and they have started strong

:23:22. > :23:32.today in this Challenge Cup final. The psychology Today is fascinating

:23:32. > :23:36.given what Leeds went through last year. They were so disappointed. A

:23:36. > :23:41.lot of these Wigan players have grown up with the idea that would

:23:41. > :23:50.end of was have a birthright to play at Wembley but none of these

:23:50. > :23:56.players have played in a Wembley Challenge Cup final. The ball was

:23:56. > :24:02.knocked down by Ben Jones-Bishop. Clearly a knock-on. Wigan looked to

:24:02. > :24:12.have settled. They are asking questions of the Leeds Rhinos

:24:12. > :24:16.

:24:16. > :24:21.defence. The Leeds Rhinos are a bit tentative. This is a third set for

:24:21. > :24:28.Wigan with ball in hand and a great field position. The Leeds Rhinos

:24:28. > :24:38.defence is being tested here. 13 of these Leeds players were on duty

:24:38. > :24:48.here last year. Sam Tomkins. He wriggles out of the first tackle

:24:48. > :24:51.

:24:51. > :25:01.and finds the gap. He has almost found a way through. Harrison

:25:01. > :25:08.

:25:08. > :25:18.Hansen rides another tackle. This is Paul Deacon. A push by Andy

:25:18. > :25:20.

:25:20. > :25:28.Coley. Two tackles to go. This is Brett Finch. Sean O'Loughlin

:25:28. > :25:38.holding and delaying. Here comes the last tackle. It is a grubber

:25:38. > :25:40.

:25:40. > :25:46.kick. But it is overhead. Brett Finch was looking for the rebound

:25:46. > :25:55.from the padded area of the post. Leeds Rhinos will be very happy

:25:55. > :26:05.with that. Leeds Rhinos are putting three of four players in the

:26:05. > :26:10.

:26:10. > :26:19.tackles to try and slow Whiddon Down. -- slow Wigan down. That was

:26:19. > :26:24.a difficult pass for Ben Jones- Bishop to deal with. Driven in by

:26:24. > :26:30.Brett Delaney who played in the centre last year but he's been

:26:30. > :26:38.reconstructed as a second row this year. They have made it to the

:26:38. > :26:48.halfway line. This is the last tackle. That is a good kick. That

:26:48. > :26:53.

:26:53. > :27:00.has split Tomkins and Josh Charnley. What will Wigan do from deep inside

:27:00. > :27:10.their own half? Paul Deacon has not got the pace to test the defence on

:27:10. > :27:11.

:27:11. > :27:21.the outside. Pat Richards again. Good work in the collision by Jamie

:27:21. > :27:44.

:27:44. > :27:49.Peacock. But it goes to Brent fetch. -- Brett Finch. You sense that the

:27:49. > :27:53.Leeds Rhinos have felt their way into the game and they will be

:27:53. > :27:59.happy that there are no points on the scoreboard. Wigan started very

:28:00. > :28:09.strongly. The Wigan fans are finding their Voyce at the moment

:28:09. > :28:17.but Kevin Sinfield does well to get the pass away. They started the

:28:17. > :28:23.season as a very adventurous team and it Brian McDermott. -- Under

:28:23. > :28:29.Brian McDermott. They have a range it in as the season has gone on.

:28:29. > :28:35.The kick has gone out on the full and the referee will give a restart

:28:35. > :28:40.in Wigan's favour on the halfway line. Look at the pressure from

:28:40. > :28:50.Harrison Hansen. He worked very hard from inside to put Maguire

:28:50. > :28:53.

:28:53. > :29:01.under pressure. That is a very good turnover for the Wigan Warriors.

:29:01. > :29:11.Taken in by Andy Coley. He was a quantity surveyor before he started

:29:11. > :29:27.

:29:27. > :29:34.playing rugby league. That is tidied up by George Carman. Ryan

:29:34. > :29:44.Hoffman taking them on. They are working very hard in the ruck in

:29:44. > :29:45.

:29:45. > :29:55.earlier are Leeds. Josh Charnley went on the inside but has he got

:29:55. > :30:01.

:30:01. > :30:11.it down? Phil Bentham has confirmed he has. He sparkled and shone in

:30:11. > :30:22.

:30:22. > :30:28.this Challenge Cup campaign. Now, history. That took some finishing.

:30:28. > :30:36.He left a player in his wake and he carried two players over the try-

:30:36. > :30:42.line. A lovely ripe for it stepped and to kick inside Danny McGuire. A

:30:42. > :30:48.very, very good finish indeed. It is that right foot step that got

:30:48. > :30:55.him that bit of space for him to cross. An outstanding finish from

:30:55. > :31:03.the youngster. 48 tries in 28 games. He really is a talent. It is

:31:03. > :31:08.amazing how he has come on in leaps and bounds. He has perhaps got a

:31:08. > :31:11.bit underneath their headlights, hasn't he? In any other year he

:31:11. > :31:21.might have been getting even more attention in terms of media

:31:21. > :31:22.

:31:22. > :31:27.coverage. His day is today. Here's Richards from the touchline. But he

:31:27. > :31:31.has put it wide. He had a disappointing kicking afternoon

:31:31. > :31:35.last week in the Super League. He was practising on the pitch here

:31:35. > :31:44.yesterday. But it is a disappointing start from the view

:31:44. > :31:52.of Pat Richards. But Wigan Leeds 4- 0. Just the start that the Warriors

:31:52. > :32:02.wanted. That is just rewards for the domination of their possession

:32:02. > :32:07.

:32:07. > :32:11.and territory. Leeds will be happy that it is just a four-point reward.

:32:11. > :32:21.Kevin Sinfield, just making sure his runners are well behind before

:32:21. > :32:55.

:32:55. > :33:02.through it. Wigan are pulling forward again! Somehow Tomkins kept

:33:02. > :33:10.hold even though he was floored by the tackle. Back to the middle.

:33:10. > :33:17.Move away once more. What about offloading? Wigan are threatening

:33:17. > :33:27.again here. Looking for a back-to- back score. Clever footwork to

:33:27. > :33:30.

:33:30. > :33:37.Richards. Wigan are flooding forward again. Inside for Lima and

:33:37. > :33:44.he is going to be held only five yards away. Advantage to Wigan and

:33:45. > :33:54.they are piling on all of the early pressure. Hansen is going nowhere

:33:54. > :34:04.there. Hoffman does well to get it out from a difficult set of

:34:04. > :34:18.

:34:18. > :34:22.Tomkins. The first attempt at tackle and get the ball away. Here

:34:22. > :34:32.comes Deacon. Leeds are clinging on with their fingernails at the

:34:32. > :34:34.

:34:34. > :34:44.moment. Into the sunshine and Richards is climbing Highgrove. Has

:34:44. > :34:44.

:34:44. > :34:49.he got it down? I don't think he has. -- climbing high. They did

:34:49. > :34:59.really well to defuse that, Leeds, and that is a point that they use

:34:59. > :35:04.

:35:04. > :35:11.time after time. Very well dealt with by Jones-Bishop. That is 9th

:35:12. > :35:19.sets that -- 9 sets that they have started. A fantastic start from

:35:19. > :35:23.Wigan. That is the first point against them and they are

:35:23. > :35:28.definitely taking it out on Leeds. They are dominating so it is a

:35:28. > :35:33.great start. But at the moment, only one tribal stop doing their

:35:33. > :35:39.nerves need settling? Hopefully they are feeling better than I am.

:35:39. > :35:44.I am as nervous as hell! But the lads are into the game so they will

:35:44. > :35:49.just do the job. Enjoy the game. Thank you.

:35:49. > :35:56.Com and 80 label after all of that, suddenly it is the turn of Leeds. -

:35:56. > :36:06.- COMMENTATOR: And after all of that, it is suddenly the turn of

:36:06. > :36:06.

:36:06. > :36:16.Leeds. Let's not forget the mercurial

:36:16. > :36:19.

:36:19. > :36:28.talents of McGuire. Just on the inside there. Wigan are tackling in

:36:28. > :36:38.numbers. Leeds are a couple of yards away. Sinfield with the kick

:36:38. > :36:43.

:36:43. > :36:47.but no confusion caused. He did very well there, Lima. He looked to

:36:47. > :36:57.his right, a little kick and he just to defuse the situation really

:36:57. > :37:11.

:37:11. > :37:16.well. -- he just did defused the the tackle there. Terrific effort.

:37:16. > :37:22.The kick is not as good as you would have hoped. Leeds can return

:37:22. > :37:28.with their little bit of interest here. That is credit to the

:37:28. > :37:36.pressure once again. Carl Ablett flew out and put Tomkins under

:37:36. > :37:46.pressure. That will allow Leeds to build a bit of momentum now.

:37:46. > :37:50.

:37:50. > :38:00.referee has decided that ball has been knocked on by Leeds. Brent

:38:00. > :38:05.

:38:06. > :38:12.Webb, a soft error. He has let Wigan off the look. -- off the hook.

:38:12. > :38:17.Carl Ablett came into the game with potential injury problems. How are

:38:17. > :38:27.they Ferring so far? I think they are faring pretty well. There does

:38:27. > :38:41.

:38:41. > :38:50.not seem to be any effect that line on the left hand side

:38:50. > :38:56.this time. Here comes the final tackle. Finch would be kick. Webb

:38:56. > :39:06.should have covered that and he has, but can he get through? That his

:39:06. > :39:10.

:39:10. > :39:20.outstanding player there from our Webb.Why came out of the line and

:39:20. > :39:28.

:39:28. > :39:34.absolutely smashed him. -- a Leuluai came out of the line.

:39:34. > :39:44.comes Ablett to crush him out of the way. Buderus wants it quickly,

:39:44. > :39:45.

:39:45. > :39:50.on the 6th. Not the best of positions for Sinfield there.

:39:50. > :39:55.is a great reward, Wigan having tackled beyond the halfway line and

:39:55. > :40:05.it is because of the outstanding defensive set. It is because of

:40:05. > :40:06.

:40:06. > :40:13.tackles like this, up when Leuluai flew out of the line. I have got to

:40:13. > :40:15.say that I am sitting in the sun and it keeps coming in and out. A

:40:15. > :40:22.couple of blogging coaches were asking whether sun would be at

:40:22. > :40:29.certain times of the game. We have already seen them put the kick in

:40:29. > :40:39.the left-hand corner. The sun is very bright and will be shining in

:40:39. > :40:42.

:40:42. > :40:48.the eyes of the winger. Lee Mossop for the interchange bench. He was

:40:48. > :40:54.in the Grand Final last year with a shoulder injury. He will be

:40:54. > :41:04.determined to do well today. A good last tackle player from the Leeds

:41:04. > :41:04.

:41:04. > :41:14.Rhinos. This is a very composed collection there. Ryan Hall just

:41:14. > :41:18.

:41:18. > :41:22.got the ball Inn and diffuse to the danger. Wigan have been

:41:22. > :41:28.consistently outstanding for the season and lease town have been

:41:28. > :41:38.consistently inconsistent, is how I think you would predict. -- Leeds

:41:38. > :41:40.

:41:40. > :41:50.have been consistently inconsistent. It is tackles like that that are

:41:50. > :41:52.

:41:52. > :42:00.put in Leeds under pressure. -- putting Leeds. They may well have a

:42:00. > :42:05.point but the only one that matters is Phil Bentham. This is the point

:42:05. > :42:09.at which the referee is likely to give a penalty. And that is Lee

:42:09. > :42:13.Mossop, who was holding his arm and shoulder. We mentioned the injury

:42:13. > :42:18.last year with a shoulder injury in the Grand Final. It would be

:42:18. > :42:28.heartbreaking for him if he were to miss the rest of this final with

:42:28. > :42:52.

:42:52. > :43:02.Just one try to their names so far but they are threatening another.

:43:02. > :43:06.

:43:06. > :43:15.Tomkins cannot keep a hold of it. Let's give a nod to the Leeds

:43:15. > :43:20.defence there. Trying to just offload and a bit of a lapse in

:43:20. > :43:26.concentration for Tomkins that caused the knock-on. An absolutely

:43:26. > :43:33.fascinating contest, David. Wigan really are putting the pressure on

:43:33. > :43:43.the Leeds Rhinos but they are showing great character. A bit of

:43:43. > :43:44.

:43:44. > :43:52.work to do here. Carl Ablett has had an ankle injury all of this

:43:52. > :43:58.week. Leeds are trying to work themselves as far down the field as

:43:58. > :44:04.they can here. Peacock, a real veteran of this side. Down the

:44:04. > :44:14.middle with Delaney and driving away towards the halfway. That is

:44:14. > :44:19.

:44:19. > :44:24.five gone and here comes the last. Sinfield's kick. It is out of play.

:44:24. > :44:29.I have got Keith Senior with me. You must be reasonably happy that

:44:29. > :44:36.you were stolen the game, given the amount of possession? Yes, they're

:44:36. > :44:44.going to show what equality team they are. I'd think we can take a

:44:44. > :44:49.bit of heart from how exceptional their goal line playing has been.

:44:49. > :44:53.Wigan have been defending really well but we are playing a bit into

:44:53. > :44:57.their hands. We are too tight and not looking at spreading the play,

:44:57. > :45:07.some would think we need to become a bit more expansive. Thank you,

:45:07. > :45:09.

:45:09. > :45:14.Keith. He is talking about defence there? That is correct. But it is

:45:14. > :45:20.still only 4-0 and Leeds are going to take great heart from that

:45:20. > :45:27.because they have been distinctly under in the is 20 minutes. And

:45:28. > :45:32.they find themselves in trouble now because that is a knock-on.

:45:32. > :45:39.would look and say, it wasn't under much pressure. That looks so simple

:45:39. > :45:45.drop but if you sort of light of the kick there from Tomkins, it was

:45:45. > :45:55.spiralling and he just dipped prior to Webb and made it very difficult.

:45:55. > :46:10.

:46:10. > :46:19.Exceptional skill from Sam Tomkins Wigan try. A very good tries indeed.

:46:19. > :46:24.And it came off the back of that error from Brent Webb. Wigan with

:46:24. > :46:33.relentless pressure and they have been rewarded with a second try.

:46:33. > :46:41.That is the error. A very difficult kick to catch. A lovely soft pass

:46:41. > :46:46.from Paul Prescott to the supporting Jeff Lima. He sacked a

:46:46. > :46:52.Leeds defender in and lovely soft hands to Jeff Lima. It was a great

:46:52. > :47:02.try. You don't often Credit prop forwards with passing skills but

:47:02. > :47:05.

:47:05. > :47:15.that was a peach from Paul Prescott to Jeff Lima. Pat Richards has a

:47:15. > :47:17.

:47:17. > :47:22.chance for another two.. Wigan lead by eight points to nil. Pat

:47:22. > :47:28.Richards puts it over and Wigan the lead by 10 points to nil. It is a

:47:28. > :47:34.fair reflection of the domination and they've had so far. Leeds'

:47:34. > :47:39.character is going to be sorely tested. A lovely pass. The wake of

:47:39. > :47:46.the pass was perfect. He did not need to break stride at all and his

:47:46. > :47:55.strength took him over the line. It looks simple but it is a very

:47:55. > :48:00.skilfully constructed try. What to Leeds do now? How do they turn it

:48:00. > :48:06.around? They need some ball and a needs and field position. The

:48:06. > :48:14.possession and territory is heavily in at Wigan's favour. They need to

:48:14. > :48:24.get some good field position and take advantage of it. Let go down

:48:24. > :48:24.

:48:24. > :48:34.to the touchline. The injured player should be able to come back

:48:34. > :48:49.

:48:49. > :48:59.on later. Paul Deacon Akhtar Brett Finch. -- back to. We go into all

:48:59. > :49:03.

:49:03. > :49:09.the basics very well. -- Wigan do. When they played against each other

:49:09. > :49:18.earlier in the season, there have been remarkably close games. 22

:49:19. > :49:28.points apiece at Headingley. Wigan beat Leeds 26-24 in the of the

:49:29. > :49:29.

:49:29. > :49:36.match. Here comes the final tackle. Tomkins with the pick-up. He finds

:49:36. > :49:41.the gap and suddenly this is open space for Joel Tomkins who coaches

:49:41. > :49:50.a wave when defender. He sidestepped between two. It is one

:49:50. > :49:56.of the great Wembley tries by Tomkins junior and Tomkins senior.

:49:56. > :50:04.Wigan are in complete control. talk about Martin Offiah's great

:50:04. > :50:14.try in the past but that one was every bit as good. A sensational

:50:14. > :50:22.try on the first player of the set. It was exquisite! It really was.

:50:22. > :50:27.Sam Tomkins drifted across the line. He skipped across into open space

:50:27. > :50:32.and gave the ball to Joel Tomkins. Defends one man off and a beautiful

:50:32. > :50:41.step on the inside and he has too much pace for Jamie Peacock. That

:50:41. > :50:51.is a sensational try. He is often the unsung hero but he is certainly

:50:51. > :50:54.

:50:54. > :51:03.a Hero today. While! You have to take your hat off to Joel Tomkins

:51:03. > :51:13.for that wonderful try. The hopes of the Leeds supporters are sinking

:51:13. > :51:15.

:51:15. > :51:24.at the moment. It looks like being Wigan's they are so far. -- day.

:51:24. > :51:29.Pat Richards converts and it is 16 points to nil in Wigan's favour.

:51:29. > :51:36.This is absolutely exquisite. It is beautiful to watch. It is

:51:36. > :51:45.athleticism, skill, pace, power and a great finish on the biggest stage.

:51:45. > :51:51.What an absolutely sensational try from Joel Tomkins. There is a

:51:51. > :52:01.moment that might just give the Leeds players the chance of turning

:52:01. > :52:04.

:52:04. > :52:08.this around. Harrison Hansen clumsily put the ball out of play.

:52:08. > :52:18.They need to make sure that they get something from this set of six.

:52:18. > :52:20.

:52:20. > :52:24.It is imperative that Leeds score next. Ben Jones-Bishop. He is

:52:24. > :52:30.carried out of play. They are dominant in attack and dominant in

:52:30. > :52:36.defence. Leeds Rhinos do not have an answer at the moment and they

:52:36. > :52:39.need to find on quickly. It was the first tackle play once again.

:52:39. > :52:49.Back's against backs and it ended up with the ball on the wing and

:52:49. > :52:50.

:52:50. > :53:00.look at that, three of the Wigan three quarters just put him out of

:53:00. > :53:04.

:53:04. > :53:12.bounds. The coach will be delighted with that effort in defence. Wigan

:53:12. > :53:18.are starting from deep. By the way, the biggest ever come back in a

:53:18. > :53:26.Wembley final was from 14 points down. St Helens against Bradford in

:53:26. > :53:36.1996. No side has come back from a 16. Deficit. Let's go down to the

:53:36. > :53:37.

:53:37. > :53:47.touchline. You started the season at Leeds butNow with Wigan. I am in

:53:47. > :53:48.

:53:48. > :53:55.Wigan's camp at the moment. Are you enjoying watching this? Definitely.

:53:55. > :54:01.Wigan have put Leeds to the sword when it had the chances. Wigan have

:54:01. > :54:10.not let Leeds into the game. Enjoy the rest of the game.

:54:10. > :54:13.A lot of these Wigan players have not played in a Challenge Cup final.

:54:13. > :54:17.We thought they might freeze and find the occasion too much for them

:54:18. > :54:23.but they have not. They have risen to the occasion and a playing

:54:23. > :54:33.really well. Here comes Carl Ablett, desperately looking to get Leeds

:54:33. > :54:40.

:54:40. > :54:50.back into the contest. Kevin Sinfield with a little dummy. They

:54:50. > :54:51.

:54:51. > :54:57.will have to kick again. The chase has got to be good. The chase is

:54:57. > :55:04.better because the fault line and made the effort on that occasion. -

:55:04. > :55:14.- fault line. You feel that need -- Leeds Rhinos need to score before

:55:14. > :55:17.

:55:17. > :55:27.the break. This is George Carmont. That has gone backwards. Wigan

:55:27. > :55:29.

:55:29. > :55:35.retain possession. Brett Finch with the kick. That is a chase for Brent

:55:35. > :55:40.Webb to turn on some of that magical charm of his. It is not

:55:40. > :55:45.just the kick, it is the Wigan chase. It is relentless. The chase

:55:45. > :55:55.is always full throttle down there to restrict the yardage that the

:55:55. > :55:56.

:55:56. > :56:05.Leeds Rhinos can return the ball with. It is first class. Look at

:56:05. > :56:12.the effort being made of the ball. It cuts down the space for Brent

:56:12. > :56:22.Webb to attack. Another six tackles for Leeds Rhinos and in a decent

:56:22. > :56:24.

:56:24. > :56:34.position as well. This is Ryan Bailey. A penalty here for the

:56:34. > :56:52.

:56:53. > :56:58.Leeds Rhinos. They really need it. A little chat with Ryan Bailey.

:56:58. > :57:08.Leeds have tap and gone for the try. Brent Webb throwing it wide.

:57:08. > :57:12.

:57:12. > :57:17.Terrific hands. Brent Webb in support. Jamie Jones-Buchanan

:57:17. > :57:26.offloads to Kevin Sinfield. Leeds have scored a try when they

:57:26. > :57:31.desperately needed. A vital score. A little bit of hope in their

:57:31. > :57:37.hearts again. From the scraps of possession they've had, they have

:57:37. > :57:47.engineered an outstanding try. It is essential for their hopes. That

:57:47. > :57:48.

:57:48. > :57:55.is the penalty. This is the ball movement. Watch this at the end.

:57:55. > :58:05.Quick hands and that created the space for the pass out to Ryan Hall.

:58:05. > :58:10.I love this offload and the quick hands. Maguire to Carl Ablett and

:58:10. > :58:15.the good finish in the corner by Ryan Hall. That is the best riposte

:58:15. > :58:25.they could have come up with. needed the senior players to step

:58:25. > :58:31.up and Kevin Sinfield has JUN just that. -- has done just that. Now he

:58:31. > :58:39.has a kick from the touchline. He is already a Leeds Rhinos legend. A

:58:39. > :58:49.record points scorer. He might suggest have added another two. But

:58:49. > :58:53.he's hit the upright. A little bit of hope for the Leeds Rhinos. The

:58:53. > :59:03.time is ticking away towards half time. This is an outstanding piece

:59:03. > :59:06.

:59:06. > :59:10.of skill from Jamie Jones-Buchanan. Kevin Sinfield hands was lightning.

:59:10. > :59:20.-- Kevin Sinfield's hands were lightning. A very good try by Ryan

:59:20. > :59:23.

:59:23. > :59:33.Hall. The game passed them by last year but this year, that score just

:59:33. > :59:39.

:59:39. > :59:44.before the break will lift spirits considerably. A little bit of

:59:44. > :59:50.untidiness from Wigan and it is spotted superbly by Jamie Jones-

:59:50. > :59:54.Buchanan. And much needed tackle by Pat Richards. Better from Leeds.

:59:54. > :00:04.quick player of the ball and all of a sudden, Leeds have the wind in

:00:04. > :00:13.

:00:13. > :00:22.this sales. -- in their sales. inside pass again. It goes out wide.

:00:22. > :00:28.It is another Leeds try! The comeback is on. If you score once,

:00:28. > :00:38.you may as well get the ball back and do it again. That is exactly

:00:38. > :00:38.

:00:38. > :00:44.what the Leeds Rhinos have done. Some great skill at the end. This

:00:44. > :00:51.is the quick play of the ball. Jamie Jones-Buchanan makes the

:00:51. > :00:57.break. He was tackled by Pat Richards. But Rob Burrow has

:00:57. > :01:02.speeded things up and gets the ball going forward. Look at this for a

:01:02. > :01:12.finish from the unstuck. Outstanding work by Ben Jones-

:01:12. > :01:19.

:01:19. > :01:28.Bishop to twist in the tackle and Tomkins and quite rightly, he is a

:01:28. > :01:35.mercurial talent. But Leeds have got their star players, too. Jones-

:01:35. > :01:43.Bishop being one of them. Another kick just moments after his first

:01:43. > :01:53.conversion attempt. This is an extraordinary comeback from the

:01:53. > :01:54.

:01:54. > :01:58.position they were in. It is. he has put it through! It is an

:01:58. > :02:08.extraordinarily good kick from Kevin Sinfield, and portrayed

:02:08. > :02:09.

:02:09. > :02:16.transformation. From 16-0 to 16-10 in the blink of Ray try. A lovely

:02:16. > :02:20.little pass from Watkins. I tell you what highlight even more is

:02:20. > :02:30.that conversion. Kevin Sinfield must be absolutely oblivious to

:02:30. > :02:35.

:02:35. > :02:41.pressure. He just stroked it over me bars. -- over the bars. What is

:02:41. > :02:45.going through the mind of Wigan at the moment? This is a very

:02:45. > :02:49.professional and consistent out of it. What they want to do is get

:02:49. > :02:56.back the control. The Leeds Rhinos have blown them out of the water in

:02:56. > :03:00.the last few minutes. Robert Burrows has got in there and they

:03:00. > :03:07.will want to get control of this game once again. Is air a deflation

:03:07. > :03:11.of self belief? I have got to say, you do start to doubt yourself.

:03:11. > :03:21.They will not be feeling comfortable any more. But, as Rose

:03:21. > :03:27.said, one of the most consistent teams -- as I said, They will be

:03:27. > :03:31.wanting to get the ball back into their own hands. Very interesting

:03:31. > :03:41.as well how quickly the Wigan Warriors ran to the scrum to ensure

:03:41. > :03:41.

:03:41. > :03:51.they got this set of six. Leeds are in danger of being absolutely blown

:03:51. > :04:12.

:04:12. > :04:19.away before half-time but now it is Leeds desperate not to concede.

:04:19. > :04:24.What are the odds on a kick for Richards? Here comes Deacon, who

:04:24. > :04:31.was thinking about the drop goal. A long way away from the target,

:04:31. > :04:40.though. My word, that was a gamble! Sam Tomkins picks it up and the

:04:40. > :04:48.referee has given a penalty. Jones- Bishop was pushed off the ball and

:04:48. > :04:56.he looks as though he is in a bad way. The hooter has gone. They

:04:56. > :05:01.tried to kick the ball into touch. There it was. He certainly did

:05:01. > :05:07.follow-through. He is saying he did not move to direct there is a

:05:07. > :05:13.player at Jones-Bishop. He steps into Jones-Bishop and takes him out.

:05:13. > :05:17.Quite rightly identified a penalty to Leeds. If you are the least Hull

:05:17. > :05:27.coach, what are you thinking? you would have brave little chat

:05:27. > :05:27.

:05:27. > :05:37.with him, I think, at half-time. -- you would have a little chat.

:05:37. > :05:37.

:05:37. > :05:47.is, he has now got away with it. This suggests they are going for

:05:47. > :05:50.

:05:50. > :05:56.something attacking. Here may come. -- here at they come. That was a

:05:56. > :06:06.knock-on and that will be the end. It hasn't finished yet. It shows

:06:06. > :06:08.

:06:08. > :06:17.how much it means to both of them. It has been a great half of Rugby

:06:17. > :06:26.League. The referee has now got involved. I think he's just leading

:06:26. > :06:36.them off the field. He is like a sheepdog from, rounding them up.

:06:36. > :06:44.

:06:44. > :06:52.Making sure there is no more bickering. -- chic of -- sheepdog

:06:52. > :06:56.farmer. It has been an extraordinary first half, it really

:06:56. > :07:00.has. Wigan looked as though they were running away with it and Leeds

:07:00. > :07:09.have shown fantastic character to get back into this contest. At

:07:09. > :07:15.half-time, it is Leeds, 10, Wigan, CLARE BALDING: Those players may be

:07:15. > :07:21.heading straight into the cold showers just to cool down. Wigan

:07:21. > :07:25.have been dominating possession, piling on the pressure. Josh

:07:25. > :07:31.Charnley went through three men to score the first. Wigan was then

:07:31. > :07:36.given another chance and Lima scored. Then, sensational, the

:07:36. > :07:42.moment of the half. Brothers in arms. Sam Tomkins running down the

:07:42. > :07:45.line, passing to his brother Joel, and that put Wigan 16 points in

:07:45. > :07:51.front without reply. And then suddenly from nowhere, Leeds

:07:51. > :07:57.bounced back. Ryan Hall in the corn and Ben Jones-Bishop barely two

:07:57. > :08:07.minutes later. Look at Rob Burrow there, dancing through. Leeds head

:08:07. > :08:12.

:08:12. > :08:22.into half-time with her. The score is Leeds, 10, Wigan, 16. Let's head

:08:22. > :08:25.

:08:25. > :08:30.Did you think it was Wigan's game already, being 16 head? I will say,

:08:30. > :08:34.yes, and I was hoping it would not turn into we whitewash. Wigan were

:08:34. > :08:42.completely dominant gang controlling the speed of the whole

:08:42. > :08:47.game. They actually had the players that can turn the game on his head

:08:47. > :08:54.and then they unlock the key by getting that quick player of the

:08:54. > :09:01.balls. And that is what they need to work on. They have to get the

:09:01. > :09:07.balls in. Let Rob Burrow do his job. They do seem to speed up when they

:09:07. > :09:15.bring it Rob Burrow on, don't they, Leeds? It is one of their very

:09:15. > :09:19.smart tactics. Hughes understands what Burrow brings to the game. He

:09:19. > :09:24.is one of those players way you hold the breath when he has the

:09:24. > :09:29.ball. All he needs is a little chink in the line and he will get

:09:29. > :09:34.behind and just destroy you. He has the speed and he will kick on and

:09:34. > :09:40.get the try. He causes a lot of problems. But again, it has got to

:09:41. > :09:45.be Leeds to come out and taking it. Thank you for that.

:09:45. > :09:55.CLARE BALDING: Let's just dig a few boxes and let you know what has

:09:55. > :10:09.

:10:09. > :10:15.been going on in terms of And it almost looked as though it

:10:15. > :10:23.was over at one point? Yes, but the weight of possession got hold of

:10:24. > :10:28.them. Good to see Leeds bounce back They are putting a lot more

:10:28. > :10:33.pressure on their half-backs and that has allowed their age people

:10:33. > :10:36.to make better decisions. That has to be the key, as a coach, for your

:10:36. > :10:43.players to be able to make decisions for themselves halfway

:10:43. > :10:47.through the Hoff? Around the 30 minute mark a couple of things

:10:47. > :10:55.happened with Leeds. They bred the structure of the Wigan defence and

:10:55. > :10:59.they had some quick-play of the balls. -- they broke the structure.

:10:59. > :11:04.It has made Leeds a whole lot more dangerous with a couple of finishes

:11:04. > :11:10.on the fringes, to bring them back into the game. But what a start for

:11:11. > :11:14.Wigan. Everything was working like clockwork? Yes. They come out of

:11:14. > :11:19.the blocks so quickly in the first 20 minutes, and then, for some

:11:19. > :11:26.reason, they let people back into the game. The early break for

:11:26. > :11:31.Hoffman is here. The dummy runners have given them huge problems. The

:11:31. > :11:38.defence was soft and they made too many errors. The tackle is there

:11:38. > :11:43.but they are not completing. Leeds had not communicated and it has

:11:43. > :11:50.been soft. Hoffman is there and this could have resulted in a try.

:11:50. > :11:55.You usually see Tomkins or one of the wingers. On this occasion, it

:11:55. > :12:02.did not happen. You cannot make mistakes like that when you are

:12:02. > :12:06.forced into touch. Leeds have no blasted them and now they will come

:12:06. > :12:11.back into the game. I was impressed with the way the youngsters on the

:12:11. > :12:17.Wigan side did not seem to be bothered, Sam Tomkins, and also

:12:17. > :12:23.Josh Charnley. He has scored against Warrington. He has been

:12:23. > :12:33.pretty much off the radar, Josh Charnley. You can see the Wigan

:12:33. > :12:37.

:12:37. > :12:42.centre, centre-field, the one who Charnley has to be the three people

:12:42. > :12:46.to get to the line. Quality finishing and we will see one later

:12:46. > :12:54.at the other end of the field. look at his upper-body strength.

:12:54. > :12:58.His shoulders and mussels are incredible. The dummy runners make

:12:58. > :13:08.that try and it is a great Finnish Charnley. But the dummy runners

:13:08. > :13:11.

:13:11. > :13:16.finished. -- a great finish for Charnley. We saw Brett Finch

:13:16. > :13:24.straight down the middle and Leeds were lucky it was only 4-0 after 10

:13:25. > :13:31.minutes. Yes. Finch was working in conjunction and then Sam Tomkins

:13:31. > :13:35.comes in, pushing through the middle. They will probably be

:13:35. > :13:41.complaining there that they had not executed to finish that opportunity.

:13:41. > :13:50.As well as the good attacking runs, went Wigan physical in defence?

:13:50. > :14:00.Talk about big hits! This is a Whitaker love. He spins the attack

:14:00. > :14:02.

:14:02. > :14:07.and get absolutely smashed by a Leuluai. Lee Mossop goes there, and

:14:07. > :14:12.he is the big injury worry. I think they have been unlucky with a few

:14:12. > :14:16.decisions, Leeds, to be honest. He seems to have slightly favoured

:14:16. > :14:21.Wigan in his decisions. I think the referee generally goes with the

:14:21. > :14:26.more aggressive team. What Leeds could not afford to do is make

:14:26. > :14:33.mistakes and this is a shocker. is a difficult Hague but that is

:14:33. > :14:43.what he is paid to do. From here, it sums things up. So soft. Delaney

:14:43. > :14:47.

:14:47. > :14:52.should have stepped out. A very, We will show you the try of a half

:14:53. > :14:56.in a moment, the end to end. A good ball there. Wigan are good when

:14:57. > :15:01.they are tight and when they are wide. Leeds, although they have got

:15:01. > :15:04.back to within touching distance, they still have a lot to do and

:15:04. > :15:08.Brian McDermott is that on a picnic box talking through with his team

:15:08. > :15:13.what he expects from them and how he needs them to adapt to be able

:15:13. > :15:19.to contain the threat of Wigan. And this was the most exciting moment

:15:19. > :15:26.or Wigan fans. It was Sam Tomkins dancing down the line and handing

:15:26. > :15:36.the ball to his brother. Just watch Tomkins. He scans and scans. If you

:15:36. > :15:43.

:15:43. > :15:47.can get to the last man that you It just shows, you cannot be

:15:47. > :15:52.disorganised when you have a player like Sam Tomkins. You have to get

:15:52. > :15:57.your chase organised and know where the kick is going to go.

:15:57. > :16:03.Unfortunately for Leeds, it was a bit of an ad hoc kick. That is a

:16:03. > :16:08.fantastic finish by the big man there. So Leeds was staring at a

:16:08. > :16:13.16-0 deficit. Nobody has ever come back from that far back in a

:16:13. > :16:23.Challenge Cup Final. They needed something special and something

:16:23. > :16:33.

:16:33. > :16:39.Great hands from Kevin Sinfield. Josh Charnley has to come in and

:16:39. > :16:43.Ryan Hall dived over the line. Fantastic hands. They did not have

:16:43. > :16:50.the confidence to do that at the start of the game but they have to

:16:50. > :16:55.try things and they kept the ball well. Rob Burrows was involved and

:16:55. > :17:02.so is Kevin Sinfield. If you can offload, a defence can be

:17:02. > :17:07.disorganised. A great give and take by Watkins and a fantastic finish.

:17:07. > :17:12.We have a lot to look forward to in the second half. How is this match

:17:12. > :17:18.going to go? If Leeds can promote the ball like that, they will cause

:17:18. > :17:23.trouble. Offloads against a structured defence can sometimes

:17:23. > :17:27.break them up so they will look to do more of the same. Wigan will

:17:27. > :17:32.want to win the territory and get field position to get some points.

:17:32. > :17:37.The game is not dead and buried get. It is still very much in the

:17:37. > :17:43.balance. They will all be feeling the atmosphere. Rob Burrow in the

:17:43. > :17:49.middle there, he has been key. We have international rugby coming

:17:49. > :17:52.back to your screens this autumn's. It is the Four Nations

:17:52. > :18:02.championships and we will see England against Australia for the

:18:02. > :18:02.

:18:02. > :18:50.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 45 seconds

:18:50. > :18:54.first time at the new Wembley Remember, remember, 5th November.

:18:54. > :19:04.England against Australia is live on BBC One and the week before that,

:19:04. > :19:04.

:19:04. > :19:13.you can see England against Wales. Lets hear from the England coach.

:19:13. > :19:18.Your own Wembley date is coming up. It is important for the national

:19:18. > :19:26.team to play at the national stadium. November 5th is going to

:19:27. > :19:31.be a big day. What did you make of that first half? Wigan were really

:19:31. > :19:39.good in the first 25 minutes. They executed their plan but Leeds hang

:19:39. > :19:44.in there. Leeds have found their way back and they have clawed

:19:44. > :19:50.themselves back in. Two Leeds going to the second half with the

:19:50. > :19:59.momentum? Without a doubt. They finished very strong. It is not

:19:59. > :20:05.going be easy for a Wigan. You must be excited about picking some of

:20:05. > :20:10.these youngsters for England? of them are in some very good form.

:20:10. > :20:17.I am looking forward to coaching them at the end of the season.

:20:17. > :20:27.Enjoy the second half. The fans have some interesting hairstyles!

:20:27. > :20:29.

:20:29. > :20:32.Brian Noble, what are you think has mark -- what do you think? Leeds

:20:32. > :20:37.will try and get some speedy round the ruck. If they allow Wigan to

:20:37. > :20:47.get back into the pattern that they will score again. Leeds Rhinos need

:20:47. > :20:48.

:20:48. > :20:51.to scoop that the second half very well. -- start. Leeds will have

:20:51. > :20:58.confidence from what they have done in the last five minutes of the

:20:58. > :21:08.first half but they have the front up defensively. Wigan remain

:21:08. > :21:16.

:21:16. > :21:25.favourites and they lead 16-10. second half. Leeds have somehow

:21:25. > :21:30.found a way back into this contest. They will start without some

:21:30. > :21:39.momentum in this second half. so interesting. The first five

:21:39. > :21:49.minutes is vital for both teams. Leeds need some territory and Wigan

:21:49. > :22:19.

:22:19. > :22:29.will try and slow the Leeds Rhinos play the ball down. Carl Ablett

:22:29. > :22:33.

:22:33. > :22:39.claims there was a knock on. Wigan survive. Good work from Carl Ablett.

:22:39. > :22:49.A bright start by the Leeds Rhinos. Confidence renewed. Here comes Paul

:22:49. > :22:52.

:22:52. > :22:59.Prescott. Four tackles already gone. The kick by Sam Tomkins downfield.

:22:59. > :23:08.It is collected and Paul Deacon a mix the tackle. Let's go down to

:23:08. > :23:14.the touchline. Michael Maguire has told his players to stop the quick

:23:14. > :23:24.play of the ball at that we were talking about half time. Leeds try

:23:24. > :23:30.

:23:30. > :23:37.to bring it forward. Kevin Sinfield. Ian Kirke trying to inject some

:23:37. > :23:47.power down the middle. Jamie Jones- Buchanan, who sparked the Leeds

:23:47. > :23:48.

:23:48. > :23:55.revival. Rob Burrow to Kevin Sinfield. Wigan strangling the life

:23:55. > :24:05.out of that potential Leeds attack. Not a bad Kate and Tomkins let it

:24:05. > :24:11.

:24:11. > :24:21.bounce. An early sign of a lack of concentration. Poor work from Sam

:24:21. > :24:29.

:24:29. > :24:37.Tomkins. That was a basic error. Andy Coley driving forward. A look

:24:37. > :24:45.at determination from young a Sam Tomkins. Brett Delaney has been

:24:46. > :24:50.effective at times today. He has been very effective. The coach has

:24:50. > :24:59.instructed the Leeds Rhinos to work hard from the market position. Carl

:24:59. > :25:03.Ablett did it once and Brett Delaney has done the same. Lets

:25:03. > :25:13.hear from the Leeds camp. Brian the McDermott told his players to keep

:25:13. > :25:17.up the tackling. He also wants his players to take their chances in

:25:17. > :25:26.the final third. They have to establish some field position but

:25:26. > :25:36.when they get some chances, they have to take them. You cannot take

:25:36. > :25:42.

:25:42. > :25:49.again for granted, even at 16-0. The momentum has switched. They are

:25:49. > :25:56.getting closer. He has been very good, Brett Delaney. Rob Burrows

:25:56. > :26:03.has been instrumental in this revival as well. Leeds Rhinos

:26:03. > :26:12.looking to score a third consecutive try. This is the last

:26:12. > :26:22.tackle. Rob Burrow to Kevin Sinfield. The kick goes through but

:26:22. > :26:23.

:26:23. > :26:33.it rolls over the 22. Look at the transition from Wigan from defence

:26:33. > :26:38.

:26:38. > :26:41.into attack. Here comes George Carmont. The Wigan chairman top

:26:41. > :26:51.last night about George Carmont being the best signing since he's

:26:51. > :26:59.

:26:59. > :27:05.been at the club. Joel Tomkins with a good offload. He has a great

:27:05. > :27:10.energy. Leeds are showing some commitment in defence early in this

:27:10. > :27:18.second half. Wigan trying something to do the gut and it has given

:27:18. > :27:27.Leeds possession. Kallum Watkins quick to his feet. That is not a

:27:27. > :27:35.good pass. Do you feel the momentum switching

:27:36. > :27:40.in your favour? It looks like it. The boys have died in deep. It is

:27:40. > :27:50.looking good. What is the secret of turning this around? Just going for

:27:50. > :27:54.

:27:54. > :28:04.it. Hopefully we can keep doing that.

:28:04. > :28:14.

:28:14. > :28:20.The Leeds fans are in terrific oncoming Leeds defence. There is

:28:20. > :28:24.nothing in it at the moment. Not at all. I am impressed with the way

:28:24. > :28:29.Leeds have picked a game that. They have come out with renewed vigour

:28:29. > :28:39.in the second half. It is up to Wigan are now to withstand this bit

:28:39. > :28:45.

:28:45. > :28:54.of pressure. Was that a knock on? Has shown a lot Lynne had a quiet

:28:54. > :28:59.game today? I think he has been very efficient. That he is swelling.

:28:59. > :29:04.That is safely caught by Brent Webb and a good bit of distance gained

:29:04. > :29:08.as well. That is the difference between Leeds in the first half and

:29:08. > :29:17.in the second half. He made the error in the first half but he was

:29:17. > :29:27.very assertive then. Carl Ablett still going strong. Rob Burrow from

:29:27. > :29:29.

:29:29. > :29:39.dummy half but it is dropped by Kylie Leuluai. The Leeds defenders

:29:39. > :29:46.

:29:46. > :29:56.are waiting for him. They pull them down. Off goes Sam Tomkins. They

:29:56. > :29:56.

:29:56. > :30:01.are looking to create space on the far side. Leeds come away with the

:30:01. > :30:10.ball through Ryan Hall. You have to admire the energy and pressure they

:30:10. > :30:17.are putting on Wigan. Very good work from Carl Ablett. He threw the

:30:17. > :30:23.ball inside and Leeds came up with it. Kylie you lie needs to make a

:30:23. > :30:33.better impression because that was a soft error. This is boiling up

:30:33. > :30:34.

:30:34. > :30:42.into a belter. Here is Rob Burrow. Kevin Sinfield. Brent Webb almost

:30:42. > :30:52.getting through. Liam Farrell just did enough. The kick goes straight

:30:52. > :31:14.

:31:14. > :31:23.Leeds. In the last two tackles they have slowed Wigan down, which

:31:23. > :31:33.allows their defensive line to be set. They may well be building to a

:31:33. > :31:40.

:31:40. > :31:45.classic. The pressure cooker is set on low boil at the moment. An easy

:31:45. > :31:52.take for Ryan Hall and back it comes, straight to begin. That was

:31:52. > :32:02.a poor kick as well. An easy take and the first player of the ball on

:32:02. > :32:03.

:32:03. > :32:13.their own goal line. Chris Clarkson is the one feeling the heat at the

:32:13. > :32:20.

:32:20. > :32:30.finding a bit of a corridor, but the door closes, slamming in his

:32:30. > :32:40.face! Across comes Farrell with a second successive tackle. Sinfield,

:32:40. > :32:43.

:32:43. > :32:50.just about having time to get it high. He did that very efficiently.

:32:50. > :33:00.It is interesting now to see that Danny Buderus is back out on the

:33:00. > :33:00.

:33:00. > :33:10.field. We have got Buderus back so we have Burrow, McGuire, Sinfield.

:33:10. > :33:10.

:33:10. > :33:16.All your key players on the field at once. The captain has just come

:33:16. > :33:26.off the field with a hamstring injury and he has gone into the

:33:26. > :33:30.

:33:30. > :33:36.dressing room. That is going to be difficult. Deacon comes down,

:33:36. > :33:46.forcing a flat pass. Tackle fire but seizing grounded. Wigan are

:33:46. > :33:56.desperate to keep this momentum alive here. -- five tackle at

:33:56. > :34:10.

:34:10. > :34:17.number five. Top word there from Carl Ablett. -- top work. Good work

:34:17. > :34:27.from Ryan Hall down the middle. Coming in on the wing, giving his

:34:27. > :34:34.

:34:34. > :34:39.forward to left. Here comes Peacock, the old redoubtable. Lee Mossop, by

:34:39. > :34:43.the way, is on the touchline and about to come back on the field. If

:34:43. > :34:53.you were worried about that shoulder been dislocated, it was,

:34:53. > :34:54.

:34:54. > :35:04.but they have just popped it back in. Leeds have lost a bit of ground

:35:04. > :35:05.

:35:05. > :35:11.here but they are making Wigan work hard. Five gone and here's the last.

:35:11. > :35:16.Tomkins will not take the risk with a bouncing ball. Leeds will be

:35:16. > :35:26.quite happy to force the scrums right down there. But a clever kick,

:35:26. > :35:26.

:35:26. > :35:32.wasn't it? Outstanding from Hauraki. Wigan are being made to work,

:35:32. > :35:42.taking the petrol out of the engine. McGuire put it out of bounds. It

:35:42. > :35:42.

:35:42. > :35:47.has taken the counter-attack of Sam Tomkins out of the equation.

:35:47. > :35:53.minutes gone. These suggestions are that it now, it is going to be a

:35:53. > :36:03.close game. It was not always the case. If bidders all-square after

:36:03. > :36:09.

:36:09. > :36:14.90 minutes, we go straight to a replay. -- if it is all square.

:36:14. > :36:21.Wigan were not doing that in the first half, making early tackle

:36:21. > :36:31.errors. This is a great opportunity for the Leeds Rhinos to potentially

:36:31. > :36:32.

:36:32. > :36:37.get back on level terms. I think a hint of concern would describe the

:36:37. > :36:43.facial expression of Michael Maguire there. Because Leeds have

:36:43. > :36:51.position and possession. Here comes Delaney, looking to set the

:36:51. > :37:01.platform. This is Buderus. Peacock will drive it in and drive it in

:37:01. > :37:10.

:37:10. > :37:20.further. He gets so close. A needless penalty given away. See

:37:20. > :37:49.

:37:49. > :37:53.what referee has to say. Here's the much, but Leuluai did not like it.

:37:53. > :38:03.If it was accidental contact, he has taken the law into his own

:38:03. > :38:03.

:38:03. > :38:07.hands. That is the penalty. A good explanation. He has made an error

:38:07. > :38:17.from a personal Paris and then Leeds have got great field position

:38:17. > :38:27.with that late drive from Peacock. -- a personal carry. A distant kick

:38:27. > :38:33.here from Richards. Richards from the touchline. This next at five,

:38:33. > :38:39.10 minutes for the Leeds Rhinos is going to be very, very important.

:38:39. > :38:43.They are forcing Wigan to come up with a lot of errors. They are

:38:43. > :38:53.thinking, we should be winning so easily, but when they don't come up

:38:53. > :39:16.

:39:16. > :39:22.with the winning point, may start territory and how it is coming back

:39:22. > :39:32.towards Leeds. And the possession is also for them. Outstanding work

:39:32. > :39:38.from the Leeds Rhinos, to come back into this game. It is an obvious

:39:38. > :39:48.thing to say, but the next try is going to be absolutely massive

:39:48. > :39:52.

:39:52. > :40:02.falls stop what a game we have here. He has lost it. It is a penalty.

:40:02. > :40:23.

:40:23. > :40:33.They had Leeds under pressure, grid it is settling down into a real

:40:33. > :40:56.

:40:56. > :41:04.battle right now. A bit of May hop, Hanging on for dear life. Now it is

:41:05. > :41:07.Sinfield. And well-marshalled by Tomkins. Superb position. Good

:41:07. > :41:14.fullback play from Sam Tomkins and he put the kick through for the

:41:14. > :41:24.trays of. But just look at this speed. Leeds are working so hard

:41:24. > :41:29.defensively, though, to stop Wigan. He lost it and he will complain,

:41:29. > :41:34.looking menacingly at the referee. That is the reward for speed of

:41:34. > :41:42.line and good initial contact. Outstanding work from Delaney, who,

:41:42. > :41:52.I think, has had an outstanding game today. It puts the pressure on

:41:52. > :41:56.

:41:56. > :42:06.and forces errors. That is the way to win. Carl Ablett with his step

:42:06. > :42:16.and a twist, and he is over. Phil Bentham puts it Square in the air.

:42:16. > :42:17.

:42:17. > :42:22.We will have another look. For me, it looked all over. Ablett has had

:42:23. > :42:31.a superb game as well. Some delay in his praises. That guy has had a

:42:31. > :42:37.top game. The ball is certainly on the line, and if it is on the line

:42:37. > :42:45.with downward pressure, that is a try. This will be a very, very easy

:42:45. > :42:55.decision for the video referee. has confirmed that try. Leeds are

:42:55. > :42:56.

:42:56. > :43:04.back with a Kevin Sinfield conversion of tying the supped.

:43:04. > :43:12.This could be one of the game's most crucial moments. -- of tying

:43:12. > :43:17.this up. Yes. Car abroad is a big man down that (Channel and he does

:43:17. > :43:27.a really good job there could twist around and ground the ball legally

:43:27. > :43:36.

:43:36. > :43:46.for a very good driver. -- down that alongside -- that are outside

:43:46. > :43:51.

:43:51. > :44:01.Channel. This is a goal to put his side level again. All eyes on Kevin

:44:01. > :44:09.

:44:09. > :44:16.Sinfield. He hits it but he has put it wide. Wigan at lead by 16 to 14.

:44:16. > :44:23.There's the aggressive speed of line and there is the lost ball.

:44:23. > :44:27.And they're very good first tackle played. Tomkins is back and Ablett

:44:27. > :44:37.takes advantage. He uses that space to get over the try-line. A great

:44:37. > :44:40.

:44:40. > :44:49.try. Kick-off again. An hour played and you can hardly get a cigarette

:44:49. > :44:53.paper between them. 16, Wigan, 14, Leeds. Pick a winner from here.

:44:53. > :44:58.has been a great hour of Rugby League football but for think we

:44:58. > :45:08.are in for the best 20 minutes now. It will be a marvellous finish.

:45:08. > :45:18.Full marks to Leeds whatever happens from here. They have clawed

:45:18. > :45:30.

:45:30. > :45:38.their way back into contention deflection. The referee says play

:45:38. > :45:44.on. That is Wigan's reward for pressurising the kicker. This is

:45:44. > :45:50.Wigan's opportunity to get back into the game. Leeds Rhinos have

:45:51. > :46:00.really turned the screw in the second half. It goes along the line

:46:01. > :46:02.

:46:02. > :46:12.to Sam Tomkins. He gets away from a couple of tacklers. Here comes Liam

:46:12. > :46:16.

:46:16. > :46:21.Farrell. That looked forward but it's allowed to play on and Jeff

:46:21. > :46:31.Lima has scored. The referee says it is a try. He is an unlikely

:46:31. > :46:31.

:46:31. > :46:36.Wigan hero. One try in the first half and one try in the second half.

:46:36. > :46:40.Wigan have a margin that suggests victory again. That field position

:46:40. > :46:50.came from pressure but I am not certain about this. The last pass

:46:50. > :46:51.

:46:51. > :47:00.to Jeff Lima did look questionable. It is from Lee Mossop and for me,

:47:00. > :47:10.his hands are going in a forward direction. Just watch his hands. Oh

:47:10. > :47:11.

:47:11. > :47:15.my word. The referee and touch judges have missed that. It is a

:47:15. > :47:22.great finish by Jeff Lima but there has to be a question about the pass

:47:22. > :47:28.in the build-up to that from Lee Mossop to Jeff Lima. Before today,

:47:28. > :47:34.Jeff Lima had only scored one Wigan trying 26 appearances. He has

:47:34. > :47:42.doubled his tries calling tally and if you are going to do it, you may

:47:42. > :47:49.as a do it at Wembley Stadium. -- may as well do it. Pat Richards

:47:49. > :47:56.safe enough with the conversion. Leeds Rhinos have to score twice

:47:56. > :48:06.again. Psychologically, that is tough. Paul Prescott to Jeff Lima

:48:06. > :48:10.

:48:10. > :48:20.and a first half but that they will be talking about that final pass

:48:20. > :48:21.

:48:21. > :48:26.after the game. Let us go down to the touchline. Hang on, Leeds have

:48:26. > :48:36.lost it and a back in position. Again, it was the pressure from the

:48:36. > :48:46.market. It forced the error from Paul Deacon. They are looking for a

:48:46. > :48:47.

:48:47. > :48:50.quick response. Kevin Sinfield whether the sidestep. -- with the.

:48:50. > :48:58.They have four tackles and look how close they are to the Wigan line.

:48:58. > :49:06.Brent Webb to Carl Ablett. Wigan defenders there in desperate

:49:06. > :49:15.numbers. Leeds Rhinos are working hard here. The Stet by Jamie

:49:15. > :49:25.Peacock. He added those their Kallum Watkins. The flick to Ben

:49:25. > :49:31.Jones-Bishop who cannot find the try-line. Excellent work. That is

:49:31. > :49:35.great combination in defence and they receive congratulations from

:49:35. > :49:44.their team-mates. Just look how well they communicate. It looked

:49:44. > :49:50.for a second as if he has got to mark on one but they managed to

:49:50. > :50:00.push Ben Jones-Bishop over the touchline. Great centre and wing

:50:00. > :50:01.

:50:01. > :50:09.combination in defence that time. 15 minutes left to play. I think we

:50:09. > :50:15.can go down to the touch line now. Emotions are going up and down like

:50:15. > :50:20.a yo-yo. It is everything you want in a Challenge Cup game. We started

:50:20. > :50:30.the game very well and we need to get back to that. We have made some

:50:30. > :50:36.

:50:36. > :50:46.uncharacteristic errors. Still confident? Definitely.

:50:46. > :50:48.

:50:48. > :50:58.Taken on by Lee Mossop. Sam Tomkins with the kick away. Ryan Hall has

:50:58. > :50:58.

:50:58. > :51:05.caught it safely. They are consistent in the processes of

:51:05. > :51:13.rugby league. If you kick with the distance, you need a full line

:51:13. > :51:23.chase. The Wigan Warriors do that very well for will -- do that very

:51:23. > :51:36.

:51:36. > :51:40.well. That was a knock on. Kallum Watkins from the tackle. There have

:51:40. > :51:50.to defend a set in the middle of the field now which is more

:51:50. > :51:50.

:51:50. > :52:00.difficult. It is a simple basic error. All of a sudden, you feel as

:52:00. > :52:01.

:52:01. > :52:05.if Wigan have settle down. -- settled down. What does Brian

:52:05. > :52:11.McDermott do here? Twice a Challenge Cup winger with the

:52:11. > :52:21.Bradford Bulls. He has led Leeds here this year. What can he do to

:52:21. > :52:23.

:52:24. > :52:33.mastermind a recovery? Wigan wanted a penalty. Thomas Leuluai said the

:52:34. > :52:34.

:52:34. > :52:44.markers went square. That is victory for the Leeds defence.

:52:44. > :52:48.

:52:48. > :52:56.good work from Danny McGuire. It was Danny McGuire from the inside

:52:56. > :53:06.with a good leg drive that took him over the sideline. That one was

:53:06. > :53:09.

:53:09. > :53:19.important for the Leeds Rhinos. Jones-Bishop popping up in the left

:53:19. > :53:24.

:53:24. > :53:34.channel. He has lost it. End his determination to get a bit of an

:53:34. > :53:36.

:53:36. > :53:46.advantage, he failed to control the ball. There is a lot of shouting

:53:46. > :54:11.

:54:11. > :54:18.going on. This next set of six will be interesting. You have to credit

:54:18. > :54:28.the Leeds Rhinos defence because it has been outstanding. Thomas

:54:28. > :54:38.Leuluai has moved up to dummy half. Jeff Lima is pulled down. Here goes

:54:38. > :54:40.

:54:41. > :54:50.Paul Deacon again. 10 yards out. Last tackle is the next. The kick

:54:51. > :54:52.

:54:52. > :54:56.is taken by Ben Jones-Bishop. He just had his ankles tapped. There

:54:56. > :55:04.was fresh air between Ben Jones- Bishop and the opposition try-line.

:55:04. > :55:12.He really has a pace so it was a very important ankle tap. Jamie

:55:12. > :55:22.Peacock. Terrific. Really good drive from Jamie Peacock. This is

:55:22. > :55:24.

:55:24. > :55:29.Danny Buderus. Important work from dummy half. Still plenty of time to

:55:30. > :55:34.go. 10 minutes to play. A high tackle on Rob Burrow has given

:55:34. > :55:40.Leeds a penalty. It is hard to go low on Rob Burrow vole! It is but

:55:40. > :55:46.you have to attempt to make a legitimate tackle. He is using his

:55:47. > :55:52.speed and his foot work and he is a difficult proposition. This is a

:55:52. > :55:57.really important set for the Leeds Rhinos. Six tackles to hammer the

:55:57. > :56:05.Wigan line. Nine-and-a-half minutes the play. If Leeds score next, what

:56:05. > :56:13.a finale! Here comes Ryan Bailey. Held up just short. It is swept

:56:13. > :56:22.away by Danny Buderus. Kallum Watkins not backwards. Play on.

:56:22. > :56:30.Leeds have lost a bit of ground. Jamie Jones-Buchanan thinking there

:56:30. > :56:35.was something down that Blindside. Here comes Jamie Peacock. That is

:56:35. > :56:41.the little play that Wigan have used for Jeff Lima. Kevin Sinfield

:56:41. > :56:51.behind the line and the Ryan Hall is in. What a pass by Danny

:56:51. > :56:51.

:56:51. > :56:55.McGuire! The referee wants another look. It was an important set for

:56:55. > :57:01.the Leeds Rhinos and we said they had to come up with something and

:57:01. > :57:06.have they? It was a superb last pass from Danny McGuire. A long

:57:06. > :57:16.pass across the face of one player but it did need some finishing. Has

:57:16. > :57:17.

:57:17. > :57:21.Ryan Hall finish at? Es! This is a great finish. It is well inside the

:57:21. > :57:27.field of play. He has control of the ball and there is downward

:57:27. > :57:35.pressure. That is a great try at a crucial time and boy, have we got a

:57:35. > :57:44.Finnish! Here comes the confirmation. The try is given! It

:57:44. > :57:49.is game on! 22-18 with a kick to come. What a time to score you 99th

:57:49. > :57:54.try for Leeds. There will be a better when to score his hundredth

:57:54. > :58:00.and that is in the next five minutes! It was a great try. The

:58:00. > :58:07.great skill to give Ryan Hall the half chance but my, didn't he take

:58:07. > :58:17.that have a chance. -- half a chance. Has Kevin Sinfield got the

:58:17. > :58:19.

:58:19. > :58:28.angle right? No he hasn't. It is 22-18 and Leeds Rhinos are within

:58:28. > :58:34.striking distance again. This was the high tackle on Rob Burrow is. -

:58:34. > :58:42.- Rob Burrow. A peach of a pass once again from Danny McGuire to

:58:42. > :58:50.Ryan Hall and what a finish. He is a big man and he had plenty of

:58:50. > :58:54.space to squeeze in at the corner. Absolutely breathless at the moment

:58:54. > :58:58.inside this stadium because there are eight minutes left to play.

:58:58. > :59:08.There is no way of predicting with any confidence which of these sides

:59:08. > :59:17.

:59:17. > :59:24.is going to win. Format points in it. -- four.. It was 22 all at

:59:24. > :59:34.Headingley and 26-24 N Wigan. Here goes Ben Jones-Bishop. Up the kick

:59:34. > :59:42.downfield. Maguire is after it. What a chance! What an opportunity!

:59:42. > :59:47.But Wigan survive. Ben Jones-Bishop did really well. It was pure pace.

:59:47. > :59:51.He would have been better passing the ball to Brent Webb. He took the

:59:51. > :00:01.risky option of taking infield and Tomkins did well to get back and

:00:01. > :00:02.

:00:02. > :00:09.challenged Danny McGuire for the ball. That may well have been the

:00:09. > :00:17.ball game. That is how close Leeds Rhinos were. A flailing arm from

:00:17. > :00:21.Danny McGuire. Wigan remain in the box seat, but only just. Both sets

:00:21. > :00:31.of fans getting right behind their sides. They are trying to lift

:00:31. > :00:45.

:00:45. > :00:50.their heroes to win final effort. Wigan. He looks very calm, but I

:00:51. > :00:55.can tell you, David, she won't be. He looks like he is watching a

:00:55. > :01:00.training session on a Wednesday afternoon! Not a Challenge Cup

:01:00. > :01:06.Final with Wigan and Leeds in absolutely stunning comeback. And

:01:06. > :01:16.likewise, his opposite number. Howard cool does he seem? The

:01:16. > :01:17.

:01:17. > :01:27.coolest customers in the house. -- how cool. Good driving effort from

:01:27. > :01:28.

:01:28. > :01:38.Coley. The winger looking for a solid set. They are taking it

:01:38. > :01:40.

:01:40. > :01:50.deeper. Quickly played and here comes Sam Tomkins. But chopped down

:01:50. > :01:51.

:01:51. > :02:00.in full flight. High to the corner and Richard Tate said. That he goes

:02:00. > :02:05.again! Richards throws it to the middle. Leeds are back-pedalling.

:02:06. > :02:14.Leeds have attacked on the 20. ball is back in play and it is Ryan

:02:14. > :02:19.again. Looking for a Wembley hat- trick. Back to the middle from

:02:19. > :02:29.Leeds, driven forth by Bailey, urging himself on. Wigan hanging on,

:02:29. > :02:34.

:02:34. > :02:44.in the tackle. Now Buderus. The Wigan defenders are in the face of

:02:44. > :02:48.

:02:48. > :02:58.Sinfield. Here comes tackle number six. 20 yards out. It is a tester,

:02:58. > :02:59.

:02:59. > :03:04.it is a tester! The referee says no. Wigan will get the handover. What a

:03:04. > :03:14.set of six that was. The Leeds Rhinos played, going forward

:03:14. > :03:23.directly over the advantage line. It was ruled, rightly, as a knock-

:03:23. > :03:32.on. My word! Have we got a Finnish! You can put all the training you

:03:32. > :03:42.like in. This is adrenaline, sheer adrenaline. Tomkins has to keep

:03:42. > :03:47.

:03:47. > :03:57.hold. He is reined in by the Leeds defenders again. They are going to

:03:57. > :04:01.

:04:01. > :04:10.kick. It bounces awkwardly. Who did that come off? It is the Wigan fans

:04:10. > :04:18.who are bouncing up and down. was the best kick from Finch but

:04:18. > :04:28.what made it outstanding was that trays. It was Burrow that put the

:04:28. > :04:37.

:04:37. > :04:45.ball on the side. -- mat to -- that chase. He has made a big decision.

:04:45. > :04:55.Three minutes left to play. Here comes Hoffman, desperate to hang on

:04:55. > :05:18.

:05:18. > :05:24.he might just have won it for Wigan! Tommy Leuluai is at the

:05:24. > :05:34.heart of celebrations. He knows he has scored, does Tommy Leuluai. He

:05:34. > :05:36.

:05:36. > :05:40.looked so determined. Oh! Has he lost control of the ball? That is a

:05:40. > :05:48.good found macro from Phil Bentham to go to the video referee. Is

:05:48. > :05:56.there any separation between him and the ball? -- that it is a good

:05:56. > :06:02.call. I think he may well have lost that. But they will have to look at

:06:02. > :06:12.it. The left arm got down under pressure... If it is the separation

:06:12. > :06:17.here. The right hand and the ball separate. My word, this is a real

:06:18. > :06:22.difficult decision! Is it a benefit of the doubt decision? I tell you

:06:22. > :06:31.what, the Challenge Cup is on this. We can get this and they can start

:06:31. > :06:37.winding their way up the steps to pick up the Challenge Cup.

:06:37. > :06:44.Separation or not? Downward pressure or not? Well, she is used

:06:44. > :06:51.to making these big decisions, isn't he? -- he is used to making

:06:51. > :06:58.these big decisions. He won't have made many decisions bigger than

:06:58. > :07:06.this. It is a big, big, big, big decision. If I were the referee, I

:07:06. > :07:15.would give benefit of the doubt. The left arm definitely get

:07:15. > :07:25.downward pressure. It is a question of whether he has lost it. Here we

:07:25. > :07:27.

:07:27. > :07:34.go... Hold your breath... The try is given! Benefit of the doubt!

:07:34. > :07:39.Wigan look as though they have won the Challenge Cup. It is cherry and

:07:39. > :07:43.white delight. They will be arguing long and loud about that decision.

:07:43. > :07:53.I think it was the correct decision and Wigan have now won the

:07:53. > :07:54.

:07:54. > :08:04.Challenge Cup. Was a new way determined when he picked up that

:08:04. > :08:05.

:08:05. > :08:15.ball. -- wasn't it Leuluai determined? He made us all question.

:08:15. > :08:23.And the decision - benefit of the doubt. Pat Richards now, absolutely

:08:23. > :08:32.no pressure on here, apart from personal time. He will put it over

:08:32. > :08:38.for good measure. A 10 points difference between them. Before he

:08:38. > :08:43.was born, the dad of Tommy Leuluai scored a try we all remember.

:08:43. > :08:50.flew like a bullet at the goal line and hurled himself over the goal

:08:50. > :08:58.line in a trajectory. What a great try. Forte again! What a finish! It

:08:58. > :09:02.has got everything. -- what a game! They still believe in miracles.

:09:02. > :09:10.That is what it is going to take. 60 seconds to go, and the

:09:10. > :09:17.possession is with Wigan. They may well believe in miracles but they

:09:17. > :09:24.are not going to get them today. There is not enough time.

:09:24. > :09:34.Confirmation, by the way, of the Trophy winner, Jeff Lima. Two tries

:09:34. > :09:38.

:09:38. > :09:44.to Dave. And 80-1 outsider. Tomkins will run the ball out of play,

:09:44. > :09:52.quite happy to concede underneath the sticks. He will let time tick

:09:52. > :10:02.away. Yes, that is the last play of the game. What a find all this has

:10:02. > :10:03.

:10:03. > :10:09.been. This has been a classic. -- what a final. Michael Maguire will

:10:09. > :10:14.certainly have enjoyed this today, as he marches down just a few of

:10:14. > :10:19.those 107 steps, and his team will be marching up very shortly indeed.

:10:19. > :10:29.Pat Richards with the drop out from underneath the sticks. Trapped by

:10:29. > :10:36.

:10:36. > :10:44.Brent Webb. Leeds running at. -- running up. A second year, they

:10:44. > :10:49.tasted defeat at Wembley. But here comes McGuire. The final hooter!

:10:49. > :10:58.The referee has to get involved writer at the end. The tempers are

:10:58. > :11:03.flaring. -- right at the end. But for Wigan, the Challenge Cup is

:11:03. > :11:10.theirs. Winning in classic style. This has been absolutely brilliant

:11:10. > :11:14.game of Rugby League. Wigan came out flying, but Leeds responded.

:11:14. > :11:18.Such great character. They came back into the game, clawed their

:11:18. > :11:23.way back into the game, before Wigan clinched it with a bit of

:11:23. > :11:29.controversy at the end. What a fitting reward for Jeff Lima. What

:11:29. > :11:36.a game we have had! We are all breathless. It has been a fitting

:11:36. > :11:46.occasion. Absolutely superb! For Jeff Lima also becomes only the 5th

:11:46. > :11:48.

:11:48. > :11:53.Kiwi to win that trophy. Another little bit of history. And Michael

:11:53. > :12:00.Maguire, the Australian, coming onto the field. He has taken them

:12:00. > :12:05.20 Challenge Cup Final this year and won it. What a day for him. --

:12:05. > :12:12.to a Challenge Cup Final. You really have to feel for Leeds,

:12:12. > :12:17.don't you? Yes, a great deal of sympathy for them, but you have got

:12:17. > :12:24.to work by the character, determination of Wigan. This was

:12:24. > :12:28.his superb performance for Leeds, even in defeat. It was coming back

:12:28. > :12:35.from that 16 points shocked to start with. They have played a

:12:35. > :12:40.great final and can feel very proud to have played their part in it.

:12:40. > :12:50.has been a classic Wembley Cup Final. But it is Wigan who are the

:12:50. > :13:00.Carnegie Challenge Cup winners of 2011. I think we have the man of

:13:00. > :13:02.

:13:02. > :13:07.Many many congratulations. Thank you. First of all, we would like to

:13:07. > :13:17.give thanks to our families who are upstairs and here to support us. It

:13:17. > :13:22.has been so tough. You have only scored one try this season and now

:13:22. > :13:30.you score two. Have you been waiting? Now is the right time, to

:13:30. > :13:37.be honest. What has it been like on this occasion? This is overwhelming.

:13:37. > :13:42.I can't express the feelings. It just makes it even better when your

:13:42. > :13:47.family is in the crowd and the crowd is behind you. It must have

:13:47. > :13:53.been nerve-racking in that second half? We knew that if we stuck to

:13:54. > :13:58.our strategy we would be OK. We have the confidence.

:13:58. > :14:03.Congratulations. Let's bring on your courage, Michael Maguire. A

:14:03. > :14:10.quick hug for a man of the match. Many congratulations. How are the

:14:10. > :14:16.nerves? I am sure of my nerves will settle down in the next hour!

:14:16. > :14:24.grew up in Australia watching the Challenge Cup. Could you ever dream

:14:24. > :14:30.of this kind of victory? It is unbelievable. The Josh Charnley

:14:30. > :14:34.broke his finger and played on. The likes of Jeff Lima, everyone. All

:14:34. > :14:38.of the players put their hands up. I have a lot of respect for them.

:14:38. > :14:44.We had to withstand a lot of pressure and credit to the players.

:14:44. > :14:54.They hung in there. You have got a Special Branch Shia? Yes. They all

:14:54. > :14:55.

:14:55. > :15:00.got -- get on it really well. This is one that will go down in history.

:15:00. > :15:04.Can you do the double? We will enjoy this tonight and we are back

:15:04. > :15:09.next week. We will enjoy the next couple of days and then settle down.

:15:09. > :15:17.We have got some big things in front of us. It has been quite a

:15:17. > :15:23.journey? Yes. The quality of the people at a place like Wigan and

:15:23. > :15:32.his amazing. If we keep going forward, we will be fine. A thank

:15:32. > :15:36.you so much. A quick hug from the coach there. Have you got fed up of

:15:37. > :15:45.certain people scoring all the tries and getting the highlight is?

:15:46. > :15:54.He has done exceptionally well this year. It is a big team effort.

:15:54. > :15:59.you talk me through that try? found myself in some space and got

:15:59. > :16:03.the ball on the outside, but it has been a team effort today. And for

:16:03. > :16:10.the home-grown boys, for the winning boys, this must be very

:16:10. > :16:13.special? They have waited a long time? Yes. Being brought up in

:16:13. > :16:17.Wigan and growing up in Wigan, you have their history and the

:16:17. > :16:24.relationship that Wigan has with Wembley over the years, so to be

:16:24. > :16:29.back here after 30 years and get the win is amazing. We you go on

:16:29. > :16:32.and on, do you think? We have got the team and the backroom staff. We

:16:32. > :16:39.have laid the foundations and whoever comes in next year, I am

:16:39. > :16:49.sure we can carry that on. The rain is not going to dampen the spirits?

:16:49. > :16:51.

:16:51. > :16:56.There were a few controversial decisions and Leeds will be feeling

:16:56. > :17:02.a bit hard done by and we will talk about that later but this Wigan

:17:03. > :17:12.side is class and as a club they encapsulate Challenge Cup history.

:17:12. > :17:16.This is the 18th time they have won it. Kevin Sinfield has climbed this

:17:16. > :17:22.staircase four times as a loser in the final. It is a very long

:17:22. > :17:26.journey. This was the best final we have had at the new Wembley. An

:17:26. > :17:30.intense competition right until the end but you have to fill for them.

:17:30. > :17:33.It is a horrible feeling. They wanted so much to put behind them

:17:33. > :17:43.what happened last year. A much better performance than last year

:17:43. > :17:44.

:17:44. > :17:49.against Warrington and they were 16-0 down. Leeds came back into it

:17:49. > :17:59.and eventually were beaten by 10 points. It could have been closer

:17:59. > :18:03.

:18:03. > :18:07.and they could even have won. It is a desperate shame because this is

:18:07. > :18:17.such a tight group of players who have grown up together. They have

:18:17. > :18:18.

:18:18. > :18:27.improved together. Kevin Sinfield has led them with dignity.

:18:27. > :18:37.happened to me once and it is not a pleasant memory. It is a great

:18:37. > :18:37.

:18:37. > :18:43.place to come and play but it is not a place for losers. ETA has

:18:43. > :18:53.been such an odd season for them. For Wigan, it has been one win

:18:53. > :18:56.

:18:56. > :19:06.after another. Dave what, another impressive win for Wigan.

:19:06. > :19:09.

:19:09. > :19:18.Absolutely. Their joy reflected by this Wigan side. Sean O'Loughlin's

:19:18. > :19:24.dad climbed these stairs as a witness player. He has got the

:19:24. > :19:31.chance to lead the side up and collect that trophy. He the smile

:19:31. > :19:36.gives it a wave. He knows what it means. He knows what it means to be

:19:36. > :19:44.the Wigan skipper in this position. He knows how important this trophy

:19:44. > :19:50.is to that particular town. Cherry and White blossoms again a at

:19:50. > :20:00.Wembley in 2011. They are the Carnegie Challenge Cup wingers, the

:20:00. > :20:01.

:20:01. > :20:09.Wigan Warriors. There will be some celebrations tonight. Wigan fans

:20:09. > :20:13.will stay in here for as long as they possibly can. They have been

:20:13. > :20:18.long and lean years as far as this club has been concerned in terms of

:20:18. > :20:25.getting back to this stadium and lifting that trophy. There are so

:20:25. > :20:34.many Wigan born players in the side. They know the tradition in terms of

:20:34. > :20:42.the challenge cup. Ryan Hoffman has played in so many big occasions but

:20:42. > :20:46.none of them will so pass his experiences today. None of them

:20:46. > :20:56.were also pass. Harrison Hansen, another whose father had his

:20:56. > :21:02.

:21:02. > :21:07.moments. Thomas Leuluai, the try- scoring match winger. Josh Charnley

:21:07. > :21:15.and hometown boy, Paul Deacon. Most of his career played with Bradford

:21:15. > :21:20.but now back with Wigan. And how about 10? Jeff Lima. The

:21:20. > :21:29.unlikeliest of Lance Todd Trophy wingers. He is the 13th Wigan

:21:29. > :21:37.player to win the Lance Todd Trophy. You can just see the joy on the

:21:37. > :21:46.faces. It means so much to them. The chairman there and Michael

:21:46. > :21:51.Maguire bringing up the rear. He will return to her Australia at the

:21:51. > :21:57.end of the season. He won the Grand Final last year and has now won the

:21:57. > :22:03.Challenge Cup this year. For the joy, there has to be heartbreak.

:22:03. > :22:11.That is what makes it a challenge Cup final. The Shia polarisation of

:22:11. > :22:15.emotions at the end of the 80 minutes. All the joy today as with

:22:15. > :22:24.the Wigan Warriors. A former Wigan great, Ellery Hanley, with a word

:22:24. > :22:31.for the current coach. Their long journey home, they don't care at

:22:31. > :22:37.the moment. There are only thinking about this moment and what it means.

:22:37. > :22:47.Wigan are Challenge Cup wingers. am pleased for Sean O'Loughlin

:22:47. > :22:55.because he's dedicated his career to this great club. He is so

:22:55. > :23:02.delighted. Wigan looked like they were going to walk it at one stage

:23:02. > :23:12.but in the end, they only just one. A dramatic challenge cup final but

:23:12. > :23:19.

:23:19. > :23:25.Wigan have won 28-18. Jonathan Davies, did they win it in the

:23:25. > :23:28.first half-hour? No. It was two decisions by the officials. I

:23:29. > :23:35.thought Wigan were going to walk away with it but I might be doesn't

:23:35. > :23:41.come back by Leeds. Wigan looked very tired. The forward pass for

:23:41. > :23:48.Jeff Lima's second try was missed. And then the touch judge got the

:23:49. > :23:58.call wrong for the scrum which Thomas Leuluai scored from. To

:23:59. > :23:59.

:23:59. > :24:09.break calls determined the final result. -- two of big calls. Brian

:24:09. > :24:10.

:24:10. > :24:16.Noble, how would you reflect on it? There was one other incident when

:24:16. > :24:21.Jamie Jones Buchanan flew downed the try-line and it was almost at

:24:21. > :24:31.try Andy had four players inside him. He should have passed us to

:24:31. > :24:34.

:24:34. > :24:39.kick. In terms of this Wigan side, is this a great team? It is. A

:24:39. > :24:43.great balance of players. Great local players and players from

:24:43. > :24:49.overseas. They are top quality players. You have young players

:24:49. > :24:52.then like Josh Charnley and Sam Tomkins and Joel Tomkins. It is a

:24:52. > :24:57.good blend and I think they will be a difficult team to beat in the

:24:57. > :25:05.future. You can see the way they play, they are a very tight-knit

:25:05. > :25:12.group. They probably deserved to win. I feel for Leeds because they

:25:12. > :25:19.put in a great effort. They can enjoy this moment because this is

:25:19. > :25:25.what you put in the hard graft for. This is why you get your dislocated

:25:26. > :25:30.shoulder popped back into get back around -- back out on the pitch and

:25:30. > :25:40.make a contribution. The extraordinary acts of great bravery

:25:40. > :25:40.

:25:40. > :25:46.out there. They were desperate for the victory. They did look slightly

:25:46. > :25:49.jaded in the second half and Leeds were forcing errors. They shared

:25:49. > :25:54.possession in the second half and it was unequalled game when Leeds

:25:55. > :26:00.got some ball. But you have to take your hat off to Wigan. They got

:26:00. > :26:04.through the bad patch and scored at the other end to win. Lets hear

:26:04. > :26:13.from Sam Tomkins. congratulations. As it started to

:26:13. > :26:17.sink in? Not at all. We have come a long way as a team in the last few

:26:17. > :26:27.years. We wanted to win a silverware. We have the best fans

:26:27. > :26:27.

:26:27. > :26:37.in the lead -- in the world. It was better than your last trip as a

:26:37. > :26:40.

:26:40. > :26:46.spectator? Es. -- Yes mark. I have lived in Wigan for the vast

:26:46. > :26:52.majority of my life. Rugby league is a religion in Wigan. These fans

:26:52. > :26:59.are so passionate. You must be delighted for your brother. That

:26:59. > :27:09.was some tries. He has been really impressive this year. He has a bit

:27:09. > :27:09.

:27:09. > :27:19.of pace as well. What does it mean to your family? It is massive for

:27:19. > :27:19.

:27:20. > :27:25.our family. They sacrifice a lot. But our parents want this is doing

:27:25. > :27:30.well. We have somewhat brothers coming through as well. Many

:27:30. > :27:34.congratulations. Let's bring in the captain, Sean O'Loughlin. Give us

:27:34. > :27:39.an idea of how many years you have dreamt of picking up that challenge

:27:39. > :27:47.cup? He does not just myself, it is all the spectators and the rest of

:27:47. > :27:57.the team. To come and win the game is fantastic. How tough have the

:27:57. > :28:04.Lee Mears been? This been a lot of history and we have not delivered

:28:04. > :28:10.the challenge cup. It is very pleasing for us. What did it mean

:28:10. > :28:18.to lift it up? It was very special. It was a proud moment. You've gone

:28:18. > :28:27.through a lot of heart rate with this team. How far has this club

:28:27. > :28:33.come in the last two years? They have been at Sandown's -- there

:28:33. > :28:43.have been ups and downs. What was be back -- what would be like in

:28:43. > :28:48.Wigan when you get home? It will be great. You have a bit of Challenge

:28:48. > :28:55.Cup history of your own now. My Dad one at so it is good to follow in

:28:55. > :28:58.his footsteps. Sean McLoughlin is only one of two of their current

:28:58. > :29:08.players to feature in the last Challenge Cup final when they lost

:29:08. > :29:12.to St Helens. In terms of the headlines of this match, the images

:29:12. > :29:22.that you will remember for ever and the stories that will make the

:29:22. > :29:25.

:29:25. > :29:29.papers tomorrow. A fabulous first try by Josh Charnley. This was the

:29:29. > :29:34.better side of the Tomkins brothers. Joel Tomkins running the full

:29:34. > :29:42.length of the pitch. The try of the match. Wigan were flying at that

:29:42. > :29:45.point. Leeds got back into contention but perhaps this image

:29:45. > :29:52.encapsulates that they were in touching distance and Danny McGuire

:29:52. > :30:02.could not get the ball down. Thomas Leuluai scored the winning try.

:30:02. > :30:13.

:30:13. > :30:23.In terms of statistics, which -- Wigan were hugely dominant. 52% in

:30:23. > :30:24.

:30:24. > :30:29.possession. Let's hear from Paul Deacon.

:30:29. > :30:35.Could you imagine you would be part of this? This is what it is all

:30:35. > :30:41.about. I am lost for words, really. This will be with me for a long,

:30:41. > :30:51.long time. You have some very special memories of the game.

:30:51. > :30:52.

:30:52. > :30:56.Yeah... 10 out of 10 for me here. I have come nine times as a fan.

:30:56. > :31:02.don't know yet whether you are going to hang up your boots. People

:31:02. > :31:08.are saying you might, but this is a hell of a way to go out, isn't it?

:31:08. > :31:12.Yeah. I have accomplished one of my dreams today. If I didn't play

:31:12. > :31:21.another game, I would be happy. What does it mean to Wigan as a

:31:21. > :31:25.town? Look at them! I. There as a child, growing up, and I know what

:31:25. > :31:31.it feels like to have a good night. We have had a good night and

:31:31. > :31:39.everybody is happy. Enjoy it. CLARE BALDING: Paul Deacon in his

:31:39. > :31:46.last season as a player, as he is going to start as a coach. He has

:31:46. > :31:55.recovered from a massive injury, when, in 2005, he had his upper

:31:55. > :32:05.cheek bone and jaw smashed in a tackle erm merry gruesome. -- in a

:32:05. > :32:12.

:32:12. > :32:19.and the tackles made. Leeds had to make a few more than Wigan and had

:32:19. > :32:23.some missed tackles as well. Some moments of the match were decisions

:32:23. > :32:28.that went against Leeds that some feel should have gone in their

:32:29. > :32:32.favour. And I guess that is a difficult thing. It is hard enough

:32:32. > :32:42.losing a Cup Final, but when you're sitting there thinking that you

:32:42. > :32:45.

:32:45. > :32:55.should not have done because of the Previously, they have been other

:32:55. > :32:57.

:32:57. > :33:05.top end of the play-offs. They have shown great character. It is tough.

:33:05. > :33:15.Let's take a look. He tried to attack Paul Deacon. If he gets to

:33:15. > :33:16.

:33:16. > :33:26.him, it would have been a 3-2. brought us back to 14-16. Had it

:33:26. > :33:32.Sinfield converted, they could have got it. It has not been his day?

:33:32. > :33:37.can't be too critical of him. He has had big kicks in the past. He

:33:37. > :33:43.has a great strike rate but he has been a quality player for so many

:33:43. > :33:49.years. He will be so critical of himself and it would be remiss not

:33:49. > :33:59.to reflect on the mat she has had. Here we go for one of the critical

:33:59. > :34:10.

:34:10. > :34:20.refereed decisions. -- reflector on Ablett and Bailey deserved to do

:34:20. > :34:27.better. Sometimes calls go against you and you have to play on. He had

:34:27. > :34:35.a little bit to do, got download. If they toughen up defensively,

:34:35. > :34:40.Leeds, they will have a chance of winning. It didn't happen. Wigan

:34:40. > :34:47.were then in the ascendancy. Leeds came back and Ryan Hall was the man

:34:47. > :34:52.they were looking to be put the finishing touches. Good player, and

:34:52. > :34:58.again, a great pass by Danny McGuire. I thought Ryan Hall might

:34:58. > :35:03.have sneaked the Lance Todd Trophy. Everything he did... And he carried

:35:03. > :35:10.the ball well out of his in goal. They fought back but it just wasn't

:35:10. > :35:20.good enough. We talked about the Ben Jones-Bishop break and you, as

:35:20. > :35:21.

:35:21. > :35:29.we were watching this, said, why had you kicked it? Great play. He

:35:29. > :35:34.left Pat Richards for dead. The number's in the frame and you can

:35:34. > :35:41.see the space he is saving for the kick, but at the end of the day,

:35:41. > :35:47.you have to say, not the greatest decision to kick the ball. That

:35:47. > :35:55.would have turned the match. If he takes the fullback back on, goes in

:35:55. > :36:04.and out, that could have been an even better try than Tomkins' try.

:36:04. > :36:10.What about the Leeds coach, Brian Can you give us a sense of the

:36:10. > :36:15.feelings of disappointment in that dressing room? Well, disappointed,

:36:15. > :36:21.especially with the start off our game. We gave ourselves a huge hill

:36:21. > :36:31.to climb. But also very proud. We got ourselves back in the game and

:36:31. > :36:38.within touching distance. What about the Jeff Lima Pass or the

:36:38. > :36:48.grounding for Leuluai? I would be wasting my breath. I am going to

:36:48. > :36:52.use the word "easy". Too many easy tries. There were things that put

:36:52. > :37:01.us under pressure and we never seemed to get the hang of it in the

:37:01. > :37:07.first half. But again, very proud of a group of people who have been

:37:07. > :37:17.in on all of this. Did you feel this was going to be a bit of a

:37:17. > :37:17.

:37:17. > :37:24.hiding, given he was 16-0? Yes. So many players have done things for

:37:24. > :37:34.this game. That is what I am proud of. They did scare the life out of

:37:34. > :37:41.

:37:41. > :37:49.Wigan. On occasion, they swung Disrespect from the fans and media?

:37:49. > :37:54.The media, yeah. Had one or two things gone away, it could have

:37:54. > :37:57.been. But who knows. They came out of the box and made it difficult

:37:57. > :38:02.for us. But there are great people and this should never, ever be

:38:02. > :38:05.doubted. CLARE BALDING: Extreme dignity from

:38:05. > :38:12.Brian McDermott in reacting to the referee's decisions that went

:38:12. > :38:15.against them. But an awful lot of anger in the build-up? Yes.

:38:15. > :38:19.Everything has been written and said about Wigan because of their

:38:19. > :38:24.form, and we did say that the calibre of players on their side,

:38:24. > :38:28.if they had turned up, they could push within closer, and that is

:38:28. > :38:33.what happens. So you can see that could have been the motivation for

:38:33. > :38:37.Leeds today to show all of these doubters that we are a quality side.

:38:37. > :38:41.And to be honest, it is always going to happen. You are always

:38:41. > :38:49.going to get journalists writing stuff a-barrel you where you think,

:38:49. > :38:55.they are not taking us seriously. - - stuff about you. They are a

:38:55. > :39:00.champion team, let's not forget that. Whilst their form has been

:39:00. > :39:06.inconsistent, they have shown signs of that team this year. I think

:39:06. > :39:15.given the style they had, they won the second half. The last 10

:39:16. > :39:21.minutes of the first half and the last 40 minutes, they weren't a

:39:21. > :39:27.match for Wigan, for sure. But they have all played their part. All 17

:39:27. > :39:36.players. Even the busted ones who went back on the field where a

:39:36. > :39:43.measure. Do you think history will reflect on that or will there

:39:43. > :39:49.always be that subtext that they have lost the Challenge Cup?

:39:49. > :39:57.They are a top quality team. They will be remembered for that. As

:39:57. > :40:03.Brian said, a huge credit to Wigan. But his team turned up and got

:40:03. > :40:08.themselves back in the game. Nobody has come back into a game and won

:40:08. > :40:12.that from 16-0. So that is a reflection of their character.

:40:12. > :40:15.I go back to Brian McDermott dealing with the decisions from the

:40:15. > :40:21.referee that were unfair. Maybe you could live with the forward pass,

:40:21. > :40:31.but can you live with this? A kicked into touch that was coming

:40:31. > :40:35.

:40:35. > :40:42.off a Leeds player when it came off He had to go to the 4th official,

:40:42. > :40:49.possibly. They go to the 4th official and that is a try. A great

:40:49. > :40:56.finish. He spots the marker on the floor. The try comes and that is it.

:40:56. > :41:01.That is a winning try. But Wigan have been very consistent here.

:41:02. > :41:06.Confidence grows from consistency and in winning games. But for Leeds,

:41:06. > :41:09.what got them to Super League championship in the last three

:41:09. > :41:16.years was their consistency. And because of the lack of consistency

:41:16. > :41:21.this year, it cost them the lead and the big games. It is as if they

:41:21. > :41:30.cannot trust themselves any more? They have had to do that before.

:41:30. > :41:34.They have had people scoring from everywhere. And players like Webb

:41:34. > :41:37.required today. Kevin Sinfield said in the pre-match that it has been

:41:38. > :41:44.their inconsistency that has lost and games and it is what happened

:41:44. > :41:52.again today. And it is a shame in a way, and obviously a huge shame if

:41:52. > :41:59.you're a Leeds fan, but a couple of decisions were we could have --

:41:59. > :42:05.where we could have had something really decisive? A couple of

:42:05. > :42:09.decisions to be things at the end. Had they got a couple of call is

:42:09. > :42:14.and a couple of decisions, we could have had that fascinating at nail-

:42:14. > :42:18.biter to the death. But we didn't. Uncharacteristically for Wigan, in

:42:18. > :42:23.the second half, they did not look after the ball as well as they

:42:23. > :42:28.normally do. We saw a couple of people dropping the ball. Even

:42:28. > :42:34.possession may be gained a whole lot more exciting. Definitely. It

:42:34. > :42:39.put the wind up them. They looked nervous. Both sides now have to

:42:39. > :42:48.focus on the Super League and Leeds have got to earn themselves a right

:42:48. > :42:54.to be there? Depending on where they are finishing. We have

:42:54. > :43:00.mentioned a number of times the champion team, and they have not

:43:00. > :43:04.been champions for a number of years. Whoever comes across them in

:43:04. > :43:07.the play-offs will have to be very, very wary. Wigan will be happy

:43:07. > :43:12.getting the Challenge Cup trophy in their Cabinet but they will be

:43:12. > :43:18.looking to do the double, and they have a good chance. I am sure some

:43:18. > :43:24.teams are going to be looking to make sure that doesn't happen. No

:43:24. > :43:29.team has done the double in the modern era. You can see everything

:43:29. > :43:36.that has happened in the Super League play-offs on 18th September

:43:36. > :43:46.at 4:30pm on BBC Two. Tonight on BBC for, a programme

:43:46. > :43:52.about Mr Rugby League. That is on BBC Four at 8pm.

:43:52. > :43:59.Also, tonight at 10:30pm on BBC One, Match Of The Day. Highlights of

:43:59. > :44:04.Wigan against QPR. The Belgian Grand Prix, and the

:44:04. > :44:12.grid looks like Sebastian Vettel is on pole. Mark Webb is the third

:44:12. > :44:19.quickest. But a fair amount of controversy to do with Lewis

:44:19. > :44:25.Hamilton accusing another driver of steering his car directly and

:44:25. > :44:34.purposely across the circuit to smash into him. We will give you

:44:34. > :44:38.more coverage of that Hungarian Grand Prix tomorrow.

:44:38. > :44:44.2018, Wigan win the Challenge Cup for the 18th time. Maybe we are at

:44:44. > :44:47.the start off another big one for Wigan? Possibly. They have invested

:44:47. > :44:52.heavily in junior development. We have seen that with junior players

:44:52. > :44:59.coming through. They had a number of players not playing today. So it

:44:59. > :45:03.certainly could be. But in terms of the Super League, namely Warrington,

:45:03. > :45:08.again, another high quality team, it could be, butter think the game

:45:08. > :45:12.is in great shape. We have had some great young players come to the

:45:12. > :45:17.stage and performed today. It is going to be good over the coming

:45:17. > :45:24.years. For all his brilliance, if you were the Wigan coach, would you

:45:24. > :45:31.be taking Sam Tomkins aside and saying, that hand gesture, not

:45:31. > :45:36.clever? Young people need teaching these things in a quiet way. He is

:45:36. > :45:41.an intelligent lad and he will see that. I don't know if he thought he

:45:41. > :45:48.was going to get away with it with 80,000 people! Yes, straight down

:45:48. > :45:51.the lens of a camera! It is not exactly the stuff of Hercule

:45:51. > :46:01.Poirot! Who were the outstanding players for you across the field

:46:01. > :46:13.

:46:13. > :46:21.Leeds have got Warrington coming up next week. The Super League is

:46:21. > :46:25.their goal now. I think Warrington might do it this year. Wigan come

:46:25. > :46:32.out of the blocks so quickly. They blow teams away but then they

:46:32. > :46:38.retire. They looked really tired. It all depends how many points he

:46:38. > :46:43.does go when they get tired. I fancy Warrington to win it. A it's

:46:43. > :46:48.certainly makes exciting rugby to watch. 101 teams started out on the

:46:48. > :46:58.road to Wembley and Wigan have come out on top. We hope you have

:46:58. > :47:03.

:47:03. > :47:13.enjoyed this thrilling Challenge Off goes rob Burrows. He fires

:47:13. > :47:34.

:47:34. > :47:44.Castleford celebrate. Sam Tomkins, here he goes. Up they are chasing

:47:44. > :47:47.

:47:47. > :47:57.but they will not catch him. What a try this is going to be! It is a

:47:57. > :48:07.

:48:07. > :48:15.match-winner. Yes Mac. That was easy! They hypnotise them and look

:48:15. > :48:25.what it means to those living players. -- Wigan players. Kevin

:48:25. > :48:34.