1998 Super League Grand Final
The 1998 JJB Super League Grand Final was the first Grand Final of the Super League era, held on Saturday 24 October 1998, at Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom. This was the first time the Rugby Football League Championship had been decided by play-off since the 1972–73 Rugby Football League Championship Final. The game was played between Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos.
Route to final
Regular Season Final Standings
Wigan Warriors
Position in Super League table: 1st
- Qualifying semi-final: Won 17–4 v Leeds
Leeds Rhinos
Position in Super League table: 2nd
- Qualifying semi-final Lost 17–4 to Wigan
- Final eliminator: Won 44–16 v St Helens
Teams
Match details
Old Trafford, ManchesterAttendance: 43,533 [1]Referee/s: Russell Smith (Castleford) |
Man Of The Match
Harry Sunderland Trophy winner: Jason Robinson (Wigan)
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