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Challenge Cup final: Warrington boss Sam Burgess to soak in occasion

Much like Burgess, Matt Peet raced his way to a final in his very first season as a coach.

The Englishman guided Wigan Warriors to victory over Huddersfield Giants in the Challenge Cup in 2022 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, just months into his blossoming coaching career.

Since then, Peet has wrapped up a clean sweep with the Cherry and Whites, taking home last season’s League Leaders’ Shield and Super League title and beginning 2024 by stunning Penrith Panthers to lift the World Club Challenge.

But Peet is yet to run the line with Wigan at Wembley – something which will be rectified this weekend.

“Tottenham felt modern and innovative and fresh but with Wembley comes history, tradition and nostalgia. It’s different and we’re going to embrace it,” Peet told BBC Sport.

“You’d go down as a kid or with your friends and family and you’d enjoy the full day out – the journey down and spending time with your family and watching Wigan win.

“When you go as a member of staff it’s a bit more stressful but it’s still a fantastic experience, you feel like you’re at the heart of a big occasion and it’s all about the team performing.”


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