In a highly anticipated World Club Challenge match, Wigan Warriors emerged victorious over Penrith Panthers with a final score of 16-12. This win marks Wigan Warriors' fifth World Club Challenge title, equalling the record for the most wins in the competition's history. The match, held on February 24, 2024, was closely contested, with Wigan retaking the lead with a decisive try. The victory was sealed when Wigan denied Penrith a match-winning try on the full-time siren, a moment described as a breathtaking finish. The event was broadcasted live, drawing attention from fans and public figures alike, with many congratulating the Warriors on their historic win and their status as the pride of their town.
World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time https://t.co/iP49koM0E6
#BREAKING: The Wigan Warriors have denied a match-winning Penrith Panthers try on the full-time siren to clinch a record-equalling fifth World Club Challenge title. #9News READ MORE: https://t.co/qmllqckZSA https://t.co/20oHxPgyGe
Wigan win World Club Challenge for record-equalling fifth time https://t.co/ej1bzHLj06
This is the try that sealed victory for Wigan Warriors in the #WorldClubChallenge. #BBCRL #WiganWarriors https://t.co/mncQoe3jyw
Wigan edge out Penrith to win their fifth World Club Challenge https://t.co/Rhno3bNkjQ
Wigan Warriors have won the World Club Challenge beating NRL champions Penrith Panthers 16-12 š https://t.co/wwppSxRrn4
A BREATHTAKING FINISH!! šš Wigan have beaten Australia's NRL champions Penrith Panthers to win the World Club Challenge Read more: https://t.co/5b00aSFnB2 https://t.co/eQUXF0Lo5x
Congratulations @WiganWarriorsRL. World Club Champions and the pride of our town. Another piece of history made š š https://t.co/oQmrERstGb
#Breaking Wigan have won the World Club Challenge with a 16-12 victory over Penrith Panthers https://t.co/cVnqShoEza
Victory for @WiganWarriorsRL! š They beat Penrith Panthers 16-12 to win the #WorldClubChallenge! š #BBCRL https://t.co/6GAqIU7bae
Congrats @WiganWarriorsRL World Club champions
Well that was about as dramatic an ending as it gets!! Brilliant win @WiganWarriorsRL
š¤© WIGAN WARRIORS. WORLD CHAMPIONS #WWRL #WorldClubChallenge https://t.co/ggE6GRaDPD
Another glorious try as Wigan retake the lead! š„ #BBCRL #WorldClubChallenge https://t.co/rVFiIrkB4K
Who will take #WorldClubChallenge glory? š Coverage of @WiganWarriorsRL š @PenrithPanthers is starting now on @BBCTwo and @BBCiPlayer š²š»šŗ #BBCRL
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Wishing @WiganWarriorsRL every success tonight in the World Club Challenge. #Wigan
Who will be crowned champions of the world? š The @SuperLeague winners take on Australia's best team in the #WorldClubChallenge! Watch @WiganWarriorsRL against @PenrithPanthers on @BBCTwo and @BBCiPlayer at 19:30 GMT š² #BBCRL https://t.co/DGJ9jnc4FP
The countdown is nearly over ā³ Just 24 hours until the #WorldClubChallenge when @SuperLeague champions @WiganWarriorsRL face @NRL premiers @PenrithPanthers! š² Watch on @BBCTwo and @BBCiPlayer at 19:30 GMT #BBCRL https://t.co/jXe3Oj5z6S
Penrith Panthers want 'redemption' in World Club Challenge against Wigan https://t.co/SljV7DI6dH