Leigh 6-10 WiganWarriors secure top spot; Catalans beat Salford to finish second
Wigan Warriors held their nerve to secure Super League’s top spot and the League Leaders’ Shield courtesy of a dramatic victory at local rivals Leigh.
The Warriors were in a three-way battle with Catalans and St Helens for top going into the final night of the season but just about escaped with top spot after edging out Leigh, who finished fifth and will face Hull KR in the playoffs next week. Catalans’ win at Salford secured second and a week off alongside Wigan, while the Saints will host Warrington next week.
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