Challenge Cup semi-final: St Helens 0-32 Wigan Warriors

St Helens boss Paul Rowley told BBC Sport:

“I thought Wigan won all the big moments, especially in that first half.

“We had a penalty count that didn’t do us any favors. When we look back on it, regionally, we were pretty good but, yeah, big moments.

“There’s a lot to learn from it because it really stings. Respect and credit to Wigan because they’ve had really big moments and that’s what they get as a reward – they get to play at Wembley.

“We have a Thursday night game – the rugby gods haven’t been kind to us – but that might be all we need.”

Wigan coach Paul Rowley told BBC Sport:

“What is it? (His third Challenge Cup final) looking forward to it – I don’t care who we play; it was more about Good Friday.

“It was more about not letting St Helens go there and that meant a bit more today.

“I just knew we weren’t going to hit today.

“I’m very proud. I had a good feeling this week. It’s a young team, regardless I’m proud of them, they’re very good, young.

“They’re a joy to work with, and when they come back like that, they’re hard to beat.”