Rowley and Peet given same 'must win' message ahead of Good Friday derby
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For St Helens head coach Paul Rowley and Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet there has been one simple message delivered to them by fans: Beat 'that lot' on Good Friday.
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Good Friday derby: Head coaches Matt Peet and Paul Rowley receive same message ahead of St Helens vs Wigan Warriors St Helens head coach Paul Rowley and Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peat have been given the same message by fans ahead of their clash; Watch St Helens take on Wigan Warriors in the Good Friday derby live on Sky Sports from 2.30pm, with kick-off at 3pm, on April 4 Megan Wellens Sports Journalist @MegWellensX Wednesday 1 April 2026 16:35, UK For St Helens head coach Paul Rowley and Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet there has been one simple message delivered to them by fans: Beat 'that lot' on Good Friday. The grudge match between two Super League giants on the same day every year always makes for tasty viewing, iconic names such as Andy Farrell, Paul Sculthorpe, Sean Long, Sean O'Loughlin, Liam Farrell, Paul Wellens and Sam Tomkins all having starring roles over the years in what is always a derby match to remember. It is a contest in which homegrown talent is at the forefront, with the fans at fever pitch as their rivals from just over the hill descend on their town. Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream contract-free on NOW Download Sky Sports app for expert analysis, video and more Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want That is why there is a simple message from the fans to their teams. Of course, they want to win trophies. Of course, they would love to beat everyone. But, if you are going to win one match all season, win this one. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player St Helens and Wigan players were involved in a mass brawl during their Super League clash in 2004 on Good Friday Rowley is heading into just his seventh Super League match in charge of Saints but knew from his first day that this clash was one to circle in the calendar. He was made aware as soon as his name was signed on the dotted lin. "I am obviously looking forward to it," Rowley said. "I think joining St Helens, it became clear immediately that ...
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