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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Aaron Bower

Wigan close in on history as Super League reaches thrilling climax

Josh Charnley of Leigh Leopards is tackled by Tommy Makinson and Sione Mata’utia of St Helens.
Josh Charnley (centre) helped Leigh pull off a shock win against St Helens and reach the playoffs. Photograph: Cody Froggatt/News Images

After 27 engrossing rounds, it all came down to Frantic Friday: the night Super League’s playoff picture would be thrillingly resolved. That was how it played out too, with the lineup set after Leigh’s dramatic victory over St Helens.

But to water it all down into one night would be doing a disservice to a season full of twists and turns. For months, the suspicion was many of the big narratives would go to the wire. Now, the top six are fixed and the business end of the season begins with plenty to ponder.

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