salvation. plural. control. Every rematch has history, legacy and storyline at stake.
When people hear the word ‘rematch’ what usually comes to mind is boxing. Two fighters step into the ring and compete against each other, fighting to become the better, faster, stronger champion.
What’s always interesting about a rematch? Well, there is always someone trying to assert their continued dominance and someone with a huge point to prove.
That’s exactly what will happen on Saturday when Hull KR take on Wigan Warriors in the Super League final at Old Trafford. sky sports.
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The Super League Grand Final will be held at Old Trafford on Saturday, as will last Saturday’s final between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR. Take a look back at key moments from their journey this season.
Wigan continue to assert their dominance and are looking to win their ‘third successive title’. Hull KR are looking to win their first-ever Grand Final as they aim to achieve a historic treble and become only the fifth Super League side to win the Big Dance.
1st place vs. 2nd place, history maker vs. For those who follow history, everything that points to this moment will eventually come back.
At Old Trafford, ‘Jerusalem’ is the exit music, ‘Theatre of Dreams’ is the ring and 12 rounds are 80 minutes of pure, intense rugby league.
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Wigan Warriors manager Matt Peet has previewed the 2025 Super League Grand Final with a repeat of the 2024 final, with his side winning their third successive Grand Final.
When the whistle blows, Wigan want Floyd Mayweather to win both matches against Marcos Maidana.
They want Evander Holyfield to beat Mike Tyson in their first fight and an immediate rematch.
They want to channel Carl Froch the way he ironed out George Groves in their second fight.
Their win over KR wasn’t as shocking as Tony Bellew’s upset of David Haye in the opener, but they will be hoping to challenge him the way he did in the second and dominate him once again.
They don’t want to give Robbins an inch. They want to say, ‘We beat you once, now we’re going to beat you.’
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Hull KR manager Willie Peters speaks ahead of the 2025 Super League Grand Final against Wigan Warriors as his side look to secure a treble of the season.
But wow, what about KR? What they want to create is a different storyline.
They lost their opening match. The moment Wigan’s Bevan French worked his magic they were left floundering on the Old Trafford turf, wondering what could have happened.
It was a sneaky uppercut that hurt them in the 7th round, and despite holding on bravely until the 12th round, they never recovered.
But since then, they’ve become battle-hardened, won a few big fights, and even have belts. The League Leaders’ Shield and Challenge Cup are in the trophy cabinet. Now they want to be uncontroversial.
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Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella heads into Saturday’s Super League final against Wigan Warriors as he seeks revenge after losing out in 2024.
They’re channeling Lennox Lewis getting revenge in a rematch when he faced Oliver McCall.
They want to be Joe Louis, who lost to Max Schmeling and avenged that loss.
In fact, they hope Wigan become Riddick Bowie. He may have beaten Evander Holyfield in the first fight but lost the second.
They want to be the boxer who gets up from the canvas, dusts himself off, becomes bigger, better, stronger than before and takes away the belt he’s dreamed of for so long.
A trilogy is planned for 2026, but now is the time to find out whether it’s ‘and still’ or ‘and new’ as Wigan and Hull KR trade leather once again.
How to watch
The Super League Grand Final will be held live from Old Trafford on Saturday 11 October. sky sports.
The game will be played at 6pm and coverage will be available. sky sports From 5pm.
