St Helens v Wigan - 1989 Challenge Cup Final

[@MancPie]

Despite seeing it hundreds of times, whenever I see that Hanley try I can only say "wow". Simply the best.

[@cjp0349]

For me (and it would appear several others on here) Ellerys try was the best ever at Wembley. Yes Offiahs against Leeds in 94 was more spectacular but this one has more than just Martins sheer pace. Ellery beats nearly half the Saints team in the space of only 10 yards with speed, vision, athleticism and bucket loads of class. Only Ellery could have scored from such an impossible situation.

[@piesandtries]

That try from Hanley is my favourite try ever. And the last try for steve Hampson was brilliant and just rewards after missing three finals due to injury

[@wiganrlfc]

Ellery Hanley - What a player.

[@playthatgeetar]

I remember singing 27-0 to the Saints fans for years after this. What a day!!! And a try for Hampo! What a man! And Greg! And Shaun! And Ellery! The BEST team EVER!!!!!!

[@neverwriteoffst.helens7136]

playthatgeetar id rather get beat 27 - 0 then 75-0

[@davidhart7792]

@@neverwriteoffst.helens7136 This was the challenge cup final, not a league match against an under strength side.

[@kiwidude1250]

That wigan team list...legendary

[@liamandkai030810]

What a Wigan team that was... and Ellery Hanley wow

[@anorthernsoul5600]

"Of sweet revenge we've had our fill Wigan 27 Saints NIL/ZILCH/NOWT!!" People go on about that great Wigan side, and it was superb, and carried on being so for many years, always evolving. But that Saints team were no slouches, they beat a top Widnes side to get to Wembley! Michael O'Connor a great Aussie centre/winger, and Paul Vautin who was also an Aussie international player, had represented Queensland in Origin. He didn't stand a chance against the "Black Pearl!" International GB half back in Neil Holding and Kiwi international Shane Cooper at stand off. Also Paul Loughlin another young GB international at centre. But no one expected the mullering they got from Wigan that day! We stood on the edge of the pitch after the final whistle where Hampo had scored his try. I tore up a tiny bit of the Wembley turf to take back, planted in the front garden at my mams! Can always say there lies a bit of Wembley!!

[@neverwriteoffst.helens7136]

A Northern Soul id rather get beat 27 - 0 then 75-0 St.Helens St.Helens St.Helens St.Helens

[@anorthernsoul5600]

@@neverwriteoffst.helens7136 I'd rather have 8 Challenge Cups on the trot. But each to our own. Enjoy your time in the shade that Wigan casts over you.

[@davidhart7792]

@@neverwriteoffst.helens7136 That wasn't at Wembley with the world watching, it was against a depleted Wigan side full of kids. Only you remembers it.

[@parttroll1]

@curls2006 certainly was a great try from the Black Pearl. The Wigan team was packed full of talent back in the day.

[@FrankyForster-du8rk]

THE MIGHTY WIGAN RLFC ,HAVE ACHIEVED THINGS,IN RUGBY LEAUGE ,EVERY OTHER TEAM IN THE WORLD, CAN ONLY DREAM OF!!!!!

[@givingbirthiseasy]

Ellery - The King.

[@CommandoG331]

our finest hour.

[@joannaspeakman589]

i am glad that st helens got beat that day serves them right for beating widnes in the semi-final!

[@neildisley7779]

That Ellery Hanley try is one of the best that I've ever seen, at the time he was walking wounded, needed loads of corticosteroid injections in order to play, as he was carrying a groin injury.

[@SPARTAKMIXTAPES]

Class.

[@JamieAsh_]

Ray French is the greatest RL commentator of all time in my opinion. He was the voice of rugby league during my early childhood early to mid 90's & onwards

[@wiganrlfc]

3:30 the King in full flight

[@playthatgeetar]

Wigan Wigan Wigan - Wigan Wiiigan :)

[@warriorsw6534]

This will never be beaten ,scummy saints NIL in the major cup final in Wembley, What an embarrassment it was for them ...even though they played the greatest rugby team to.ever grace the planet. Nil lol

[@dleigh9997]

Ellery ( magic) Hanley

[@parttroll1]

Sounds like Ray French wasn't impressed at the tacking at 1:05 sounds like, "that was wank bad tackling" to me.

[@parttroll1]

Alec Murphy wasn't too pleased with the high tackle I think he said @ 2:30 "I say that tackle was a trifle high! I think the offending player should be sent off" Staints had a horror start I remember with Gary Connelly dropping the ball right after the kick off and it didn't get any better from there.

[@chrischarnock4244]

ellery best player ever........................

[@moptopbaku6022]

Without a shadow of doubt

[@ronburgundy8423]

Kevin Iro what a player. the graphic has him as 20 years old here which is wrong though he was turning 23

[@benderx8837]

20 going on 21 born same year went to school with him

[@playthatgeetar]

Isn't it funny that French talks about Hanley getting 80 grand for THREE MONTHS for Western Suburbs like it's a fortune. A man like that was barely making a living compared to a wanker like Tevez who makes three times that A WEEK these days and is not fit to lace Ellery - or indeed any other league player's - boots.

[@pwrforce6652]

Go the Pies

[@jonmortermusic]

Who left the hand dryer switched on?

[@johnlee2230]

Connoly had a shocker..

[@anorthernsoul5600]

He was a 17yr old kid dropped in at the deep end. Far more concerning was Michael O'Connor and Paul Vautin going AWOL throughout the game. Those two were Aussie internationals, they did sweet FA in this game. Vautin also captained St. Helens in this game.

[@davidhart7792]

@@anorthernsoul5600 Never mind, Gary won trophies and had a great career at Wigan.

[@anorthernsoul5600]

@@davidhart7792 He certainly did, a great player.

[@OhYeahOhYeahBaby]

@curls2006 Ellery's?

[@TheSamantha70]

Dean Bell should have walked for that high shot and would have done in todys game. The last try was from a 2 in the tackle ball steal! Wigan were worthy winners though and as alluded to were one of the greatest teams in the games history at this time. However, as a club it took them nearly quarter of a century to beat Saints at Wembley since the 'roses are red violets are blue , St Helens 21 Wigan 2' of 1966. And at what cost? The loss of the beloved Central Park!

[@moptopbaku6022]

Miaow!!!!

[@1951GL]

St Helens tactics in 1966 were a disgrace.

[@davidhart7792]

@@1951GL Totally agree, that's why revenge was soooooo sweet.

[@4-Peat-Champions]

And how many Super League Grand Finals have Pie Eaters beat us in again I get 1 how many times have we beat Pie Eaters in Super League Grand Finals 3 times Super League Grand Final 2000 St.Helens 29 - Pie Eaters 16 Super League Grand Final 2010 Pie Eaters 22 - St.Helens 10 Super League Grand Final 2014 St.Helens 14 - Pie Eaters 6 Super League Grand Final 2020 Pie Eaters 4 - St.Helens 8

[@JamieAsh_]

Knew you'd be here 😂. Obsessed with us 🍒⚪️

[@4-Peat-Champions]

@@JamieAsh_ four-peat champions something Wigan will never ever everrr do 2023 will be our season again and 2024 will be our season again too St.Helens til i die COYS

[@davidhart7792]

No nils in the score though

[@davidhart7792]

If you look through the records, I think Wigan knocked your team out 6 or 7 times on the way to their record breaking 8 on the trot cup wins.

[@4-Peat-Champions]

@@davidhart7792 what's the biggest win in a grand final ( 2001Grand Final Bradford 37- Pies 4 ) 🤣😂😆

[@grahamlowe7388]

under modern rules Hanley try would not have stood as Groves ripped the skull cap off Lucas. Cheap player cheap club cheap town. Best player Connolly went to wigan to win trophies.

[@chrischarnock4244]

are you on drugs?

[@grahamlowe7388]

nope im not from parr or Derbyshire Hill plus trophies won????????? attendances?????

[@grahamlowe7388]

you did go to school? can count?

[@RichardJBroderick]

Ref does his job and sends bell off instead of bottling it then it's a different game

[@grahamlowe7388]

so says a loser. you got whacked. coming from saints neck stretchers. could your trophies compared to wigan.

[@onthekippaxsince75]

Hate Wigan and their obnoxious entitled arrogant “fans”.

[@davidhart7792]

Oh dear.

[@onthekippaxsince75]

@@davidhart7792 are you reacting to being obnoxious, arrogant and entitled ?

[@davidhart7792]

@@onthekippaxsince75 No cock. just to a stupid comment.

[@onthekippaxsince75]

@@davidhart7792 anyone bar Wigan