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Jack Welsby scored a last-gasp try in remarkable fashion after the full-time hooter to claim the Super League Grand Final title for St Helens with an 8-4 victory over arch rivals Wigan. The scores were level at 4-4 heading into the final minute, thanks to two Lachlan Coote penalties and a Jake Bibby try for Wigan. Zak Hardaker had the chance to win it for the Warriors with a penalty from 45 metres at Hull's KCOM Stadium. But the centre dragged his effort wide with 50 seconds remaining and St Helens aimed to work downfield for a late drop-goal attempt, managing to gain territory in the Warriors' half. Tommy Makinson was lined up for the effort and, as the ball landed in his winger's hands, the full-time hooter sounded. His attempt rattled the right-hand post and landed on the turf before bouncing towards the in-goal area, with Wigan full-back Bevan French attempting to shield the loose ball to safety. However, centre Welsby's valiant chase proved valuable as he dived for the ball, grounded inches short of the dead-ball line and - after a lengthy look by video referee Ben Thaler - the winning try was awarded to jubilant celebrations from Kristian Woolf's side. kca/iwd
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2020-11-27

