Summary

  • York Valkyrie beat Wigan Warriors in Grand Final to lift Super League title for third time

  • Result: Wigan 6-8 York

  • Peach try & two Williamson goals for York; Atherton crossed for Wigan

  • York also won title in 2023 & 2024

  1. Postpublished at 18:35 BST 27 September

    HT: Wigan 6-8 York

    Looking back at half-time at the incident involving Mia-Jayne Atherton which saw her sent to the sin-bin, she potentially could have received a red card.

    Jas Bell lands on her neck. It's an incident that looks worse and worse on replay. Wigan are lucky not to have received at least one red card in the first half.

    Denis Betts needs to cut out Wigan's ill-discipline at half-time.

  2. 'York have carried on from last week'published at 18:22 BST 27 September

    HT: Wigan 6-8 York

    Gemma Kay
    Former York Valkyrie player on BBC Radio York

    I think the York performance comes off the back of last week's fantastic defensive display against Leeds and they've carried it on.

    It was one little lucky break from Wigan that let them get back into the game at 6-6, but it's been brilliant defence by York.

    Wigan look rattled at their home stadium, but this game is not won by any means.

  3. Half-timepublished at 18:18 BST 27 September

    Wigan 6-8 York

    York players celebrate scoring a try with a hugImage source, SWPix

    Half-time at the Brick Community Stadium and York go into the break with a slender advantage.

    York broke the deadlock when Sinead Peach powered over from dummy half.

    Mia-Jayne Atherton levelled the score, supporting Jenna Foubister on her inside, and after Atherton was sent to the bin for a dangerous tackle, Ellie Williamson kicked York back in front.

    If Atherton was fortunate to see just yellow, then Eva Hunter certainly was. Her elbow on the throad of Williamson while carrying Wigan forward was deemed to be just worthy of a yellow card.

    York coach Leon Pryce was clearly unhappy with the call as he leads his side back into the dressing room.

    Controversy and quality in equal measure in the first half of this Grand Final.

  4. 'That was horrendous'published at 18:18 BST 27 September

    Wigan 6-8 York

    Gemma Kay
    Former York Valkyrie player on BBC Radio York

    That's was bad. From a player of Eva Hunter's quality, that was horrendous.

    That was a red for me everyday of the week. That could have caused serious damage.

    I'm glad Ellie Williamson was back up because that was bad.

    Evan Hunter with an open mouthImage source, SWPix
  5. Postpublished at 40 mins

    Wigan 6-8 York

    Wigan, moments after returning to 13 players, are now back to 12.

    Can York make their numerical advantage count in the next 10 minutes?

  6. 'Hunter forearm smashed Williamson'published at 18:16 BST 27 September

    Wigan 6-8 York

    Andy Atkinson
    BBC Radio York commentator

    Eva Hunter absolutely forearm smashed Ellie Williamson in the throat.

    It gets worse every time you look at it.

    I think she's got away very lightly.

  7. SIN-BIN - Eva Hunter (Wigan)published at 38 mins

    Wigan 6-8 York

    Eva Hunter is the second Wigan player sent to the sin-bin for an arm into the throat. It was very close to being an elbow. An ugly incident.

    I think she can count herself fortunate the colour of the card is yellow.

  8. Postpublished at 38 mins

    Wigan 6-8 York

    There is a break in play here. Wigan's Eva Hunter may be in some trouble.

  9. Postpublished at 37 mins

    Wigan 6-8 York

    Amelie Lenham, who has had a fantastic first half, attempts to scurry over from close range but she is stopped on the goal line by some excellent scrambling defence.

  10. Postpublished at 35 mins

    Wigan 6-8 York

    A poor kick from Wigan's Jenna Foubister who kicks out on the full.

    York have a player advantage and now Wigan's Georgia Wilson is guilty of a high shot.

    Valkyrie kick to the corner with six again.

  11. 'York need to keep an eye on edges'published at 18:11 BST 27 September

    Wigan 6-8 York Valkyrie

    Gemma Kay
    Former York Valkyrie player on BBC Radio York

    York have got be very careful on these edges because Wigan have got very dangerous players that are able to counter and be able to get past them.

    They just need to keep an eye on them edges.

    Wigan v York match actionImage source, SWPix
  12. Postpublished at 32 mins

    Wigan 6-8 York

    Good work from Wigan on the left edge but the final pass is not there.

    Molly Jones has a great opportunity to find Ellise Derbyshire but the pass is too far in front and York get away with one.

  13. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Wigan 6-8 York

    Eboni Partington is caught under the high ball and feels the need to pat the ball out dead.

    Wigan come again with their 12 players.

  14. PENALTY: Wigan 6-8 Yorkpublished at 28 mins

    Ellie Williamson

    From the resulting penalty, Ellie Williamson slots through the sticks and York are back in front.

  15. 'It's a bad one'published at 18:03 BST 27 September

    Wigan 6-6 York Valkyrie

    Gemma Kay
    Former York Valkyrie player on BBC Radio York

    I've heard commentators and people say the player jumps and it's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard, that a player jumps to get brought down on their neck.

    It's a bad one that for Wigan.

  16. SIN-BIN - Mia-Jayne Atherton (Wigan)published at 27 mins

    Wigan 6-6 York

    Wow - Wigan are down to 12 for 10 minutes.

    About eight minutes after scoring, Mia-Jayne Atherton's tip tackle on Jas Bell sees her sent to the bin.

  17. PENALTYpublished at 27 mins

    Wigan 6-6 York

    York have a penalty in excellent field goal position.

    Mia-Jayne Atherton is guilty of a dangerous tackle on Jas Bell.

  18. Postpublished at 26 mins

    Wigan 6-6 York

    A really nervy moment for Wigan's Jenna Foubister.

    A grubber kick in behind has her facing the wrong way and after a fumble she has to kick the ball behind her own line.

  19. 'Wigan are very direct'published at 17:58 BST 27 September

    Wigan 6-6 York Valkyrie

    Andy Atkinson
    BBC Radio York commentator

    It's very direct from Wigan. Everything is up the middle at the moment.

  20. NO TRYpublished at 21 mins

    Wigan 6-6 York

    Anna Davies' foot is in touch as she dives for the line. Extraordinary last-ditch challenge from York's Amelie Lenham keeps the scores level.

    Davies is so quick to the line but Lenham launches herself to the Wigan winger, preventing a certain four points for the hosts.