{"id":441206,"date":"2026-02-23T12:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/441206\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T12:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:49:11","slug":"wigan-warriors-boast-highest-super-league-round-two-attendance-as-three-fixtures-see-five-figure-crowds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/441206\/","title":{"rendered":"Wigan Warriors boast highest Super League round two attendance as three fixtures see five-figure crowds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AM2_0719.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Super League was once again well-supported this week, with attendances across the division looking very healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Including the World Club Challenge, four games saw attendances of over 13,000, whilst games elsewhere were also well-supported.<\/p>\n<p>Hull KR clinched their fourth trophy in 12 months in front of a sell-out MKM Stadium, as a total of 24,600 fans were in attendance to see them conquer the Brisbane Broncos.<\/p>\n<p>The Robins led 30-4 after 55 minutes, leaving almost everyone surprised. The NRL Premiers did mount a late comeback, but they would only be able to make up 20 points, as the Robins held them out to secure the trophy.<\/p>\n<p>That was comfortably the biggest crowd of the weekend, with Wigan Warriors\u2019 tie with Hull FC the next best attended.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Peet\u2019s side strolled past the Black and Whites, as they dominated from the opening minute. A crowd of 16,620 were in attendance for that one.<\/p>\n<p>Leeds Rhinos\u2019 first home game of the Super League season saw them welcome York Knights to Headingley. Both clubs were well-supported, with 15,232 in attendance.<\/p>\n<p>St Helens pulled off a comeback win over Leigh Leopards, in what was also their home opener. Paul Rowley\u2019s men took a 20-18 victory over Lam\u2019s side, as tries from Daryl Clark, Joe Shorrocks and Kyle Feldt, as well as four goals from Jackson Hastings, secured the win.<\/p>\n<p>Bradford Bulls capped off their Super League return to Odsal in excellent fashion, putting on a comprehensive performance to defeat Catalans Dragons 28-10. The club were marginally off a five-figure attendance, as 9,992 fans packed into the iconic stadia to see Kurt Haggerty\u2019s men earn their first win of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Wakefield Trinity were the only away winners in round two, as they survived a late scare to see off Huddersfield Giants. A crowd of 6,453 were in attendance at the Accu Stadium, their highest home crowd since round one of 2024 \u2013 where they faced St Helens.<\/p>\n<p>Toulouse Olympique also secured a win, as they defeated Castleford Tigers on home turf thanks to a try double from Reuben Rennie and scores from Benjamin Laguerre and Mathieu Jussaume. A total of 5,179 supporters watched Sylvain Houles\u2019 side claim their second victory in successive weeks.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XakXv6KQIss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Click here to watch the latest episode of The Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Super League Round Two and World Club Challenge attendances<\/p>\n<p>Hull KR 30-24 Brisbane Broncos \u2013 24,600<\/p>\n<p>Wigan Warriors 34-6 Hull FC \u2013 16,620<\/p>\n<p>Leeds Rhinos 46-14 York Knights \u2013 15,232<\/p>\n<p>St Helens 20-18 Leigh Leopards \u2013 13,203<\/p>\n<p>Bradford Bulls 28-10 Catalans Dragons \u2013 9,992<\/p>\n<p>Huddersfield Giants 16-18 Wakefield Trinity \u2013 6,453<\/p>\n<p>Toulouse Olympique 24-12 Castleford Tigers \u2013 5,179<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768085712_213_srl-logo.png\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Super League was once again well-supported this week, with attendances across the division looking very healthy. 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