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Wigan beats Hull KR with lowest Wembley crowd since 1946

Published June 1, 2026 · Updated June 1, 2026 · The Guardian

Wigan Warriors secured a record-extending Challenge Cup final victory over Hull KR, but the match drew the lowest attendance at Wembley since 1946, prompting calls for the sport to address its attendance crisis.

Wigan Warriors secured a record-extending Challenge Cup final victory over Hull KR, but the match drew the lowest attendance at Wembley since 1946. Excluding the two Covid-affected finals, Saturday's crowd of 56,383 marks the lowest figure since 1946. esporist.org

Rugby league experts argue the sport must address this attendance decline to preserve its relationship with Wembley.

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