Forward of the Tremendous League Grand Ultimate on October 12 at Outdated Trafford between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR, we take you thru all the things you must know in regards to the contest…
When and the place does it happen?
The Grand Ultimate is going down on Saturday October 12, dwell on Sky Sports activities, with the ‘Theatre of Desires’ Outdated Trafford as soon as once more the host venue for the blockbuster occasion.
Beginning again in 1998, the Grand Ultimate has all the time taken place on the dwelling of Manchester United, with 9 completely different groups having competed for the trophy.
St Helens, Wigan Warriors, Bradford Bulls, Leeds Rhinos, Hull FC, Catalans Dragons, Salford Crimson Devils, Castleford Tigers and Warrington Wolves have skilled strolling out of the tunnel however not all these groups have received it.
Certainly, solely Wigan, Saints, Bradford, and Leeds have lifted the coveted trophy, the remainder of Tremendous League daring to dream they’ll sooner or later be a part of that very small listing.
Who’s competing in 2024?
Hull KR followers go wild as they attain their first Tremendous League closing after defeating Warrington Wolves
We now have a brand new Grand Finalist in 2024 as Hull KR made historical past for his or her membership by attending to the massive dance for the primary time.
Willie Peters’ aspect completed second within the common season after which ran out 10-8 winners in a nail-biting semi-final towards Warrington Wolves.
The group was electrical, the celebrations have been jubilant, and they are going to be trying to convey that confidence to the most important stage and etch a brand new identify on the Grand Ultimate trophy.
Highlights of the Tremendous League semi-final between Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards
Nevertheless, they’ve the hardest of outfits standing of their manner.
Wigan Warriors is a membership etched in historical past, and they’re contesting their thirteenth Grand Ultimate, six wins on the most important of levels already underneath their belt.
If the Robins need to make historical past, they will need to beat history-makers.
Who’s the favorite?
Highlights of the Tremendous League semi-final conflict between Hull KR and Warrington Wolves
Hull KR have actually been on hearth this season. combining heroic defence like we noticed within the semi-final with a casual assault that catches even the perfect groups out.
Nevertheless, the Warriors need to stroll into the conflict because the agency favourites.
Liam Marshall goes over to assert the primary attempt within the Grand Ultimate to place Wigan Warriors forward towards Catalans Dragons
Matt Peet’s aspect have the massive sport expertise and know how you can hold maintain of Tremendous League’s largest trophy and have had the higher of Hull KR on the finish of this season.
They’ve additionally not had some extent scored towards them since they performed the Robins originally of September – discuss dominance.
Hull KR will probably be nicely within the contest although and have a win over Wigan this season that can give them enormous confidence.
Wigan Warriors vs Hull KR: Head-to-head report
Earlier conferences in 2024: April 26 – Wigan Warriors 10-26 Hull KR; Could 18 (Problem Cup) – Wigan 38-6 Hull KR; September 6 – Hull KR 20-24 Wigan Warriors.
Who’re the earlier winners?
Like we mentioned earlier, there have been 4 groups who’ve stored a good grip on the trophy…
The late nice Rob Burrow picked up the award in 2007
What’s the participant of the match trophy?
Often called the Harry Sunderland Trophy from 1998 till 2023, the 2024 Grand Ultimate will see the primary Rob Burrow Award offered to the participant of the match.
Rob Burrow wrote his identify into Grand Ultimate historical past along with his beautiful solo attempt which set Leeds Rhinos on the right track for victory in 2011
It was beforehand named after Sunderland who was a rugby league administrator each within the UK and Australia however the Rugby Soccer League Affiliation introduced in February that the participant of the match award could be renamed to honour the late nice Leeds Rhinos no 7 and MND campaigner.
Burrow was the primary participant ever to win the Harry Sunderland trophy twice and now the award is called after as a “present of our gratitude to Rob for being the participant he was,” in response to Rhodri Jones, the managing director of Rugby League Industrial.
Who’re the earlier winners?
The listing of winners is affected by huge rugby league names and numerous legends…
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Find out how to watch
The Tremendous League Grand Ultimate takes place at Outdated Trafford on Saturday October 12, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
The match will happen at 6pm, with protection on Sky Sports activities from 5pm.
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