St Helens boss Paul Rowley told Sport:
“I thought Wigan won all the big moments, particularly in that first half.
“We had a penalty count that didn’t do us any favours. When we look back at it, territorially, we were pretty good but, yes, big moments.
“There will be a lot to learn from it because it really stings. Respect and credit to Wigan because they really earned the big moments and that’s what they’ve got as a reward – they get to play at Wembley.
“We’ve got a Thursday night game – the rugby gods haven’t been kind on us – but that might be just what we need.”
Wigan coach Paul Rowley told Sport:
“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 get there and it did mean a bit more today.
“I just knew that we weren’t going to get beat today.
“I’m very proud. I had a good feeling this week. It’s a young group, I’m proud of them regardless, they’re such fine, young men.
“It’s a pleasure to work with them, and when they turn up like that they’re tough to beat.”
