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Wigan Warriors ended St Helens’ unbeaten record to win the League Leaders’ Shield on a dramatic final weekend of the regular Women’s Super League season.
The Saints were the only unbeaten team heading into the showdown against old rivals Wigan, but the fact they had drawn two games meant that Wigan could overhaul them with a win, and they came from behind at half-time in a nip-and-tuck affair to do just that.
Wigan struck first as Jenna Foubister went over and Isabel Rowe converted, but Saints soon levelled as forward Channy Crowl powered on to Katie Mottershead’s slick pass, and Faye Gaskin added the extras.
Dani McGifford edged Saints back in front with an unconverted try, but Wigan winger Anna Davies levelled it up again.
Rachael Woosey’s try from a sharp Luci McColm pass restored the Saints lead, with Gaskin kicking, but Georgia Wilson scored in the corner to reduce the home team’s lead to 16-14 at half-time.
Inside the first ten minutes of a tight and tense second half, Grace Banks went over for a try, and Rowe converted to give Wigan the lead for the first time since their early score. However, Phoebe Hook equalised again with another fine try, but Gaskin was unable to add the extras.
Molly Jones scored the decisive try with nine minutes left and Wigan held out in a frantic finish.
