Wigan forward Sam Walters is given a seven-match ban for a dangerous lift tackle during the Challenge Cup final win over Hull KR.

Former BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods pays tribute to John Kear, one of the sport's great characters, who has died aged 71.

Former England and Wales rugby league coach, and renowned broadcaster, John Kear has died at the age of 71.

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Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet is "very, very proud" of his team as they won their 22nd Challenge Cup. He also praised the impact his young players made during their 40-10 victory over Hull KR at Wembley.

Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet says the plan had always been for Bevan French to make his return for the Challenge Cup final.

Bevan French scores on his return from a hamstring injury as Wigan Warriors earn their 22nd Challenge Cup title by thrashing Hull KR at a sweltering Wembley Stadium.

Bevan French scores on his return from injury as Wigan Warriors earn their 22nd Challenge Cup title as they thrash Hull KR at a sweltering Wembley.

Watch as Jack Farrimond weaves past a few players to score for Wigan Warriors against Hull KR in the Men's Challenge Cup final.

Wigan's Kelsey Gentles returns from a career-threatening knee injury to lift the women's Challenge Cup at Wembley.

Watch Wigan Warriors Eva Hunter score four tries against St Helens as her side secure back-to-back women's Challenge Cup titles at Wembley.