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Harry Smith confident Wigan Warriors can move on after setback

HARRY SMITH is backing Wigan to bounce back from successive seasons of Super League disappointment and get back on the title trail – by taking…

By Doug Thomson · Total Rugby League

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 9:34 AM

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Harry Smith is confident Wigan Warriors can bounce back after losing in the Super League play-off semi-finals.
Wigan were eliminated following a 33-6 home defeat against Wakefield Trinity.
The Warriors had entered the play-offs on a 16-match winning run under head coach Matt Peet.

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Wigan Warriors halfback Harry Smith believes the club can rebound from their recent Super League play-off disappointment. Despite a strong campaign that included a 16-game winning streak, Matt Peet's side was eliminated following a 33-6 home loss to Wakefield Trinity in the semi-finals, missing out on the Grand Final after previously losing the 2025 decider to Hull KR.

Smith noted that while falling short hurt, Wigan still enjoyed a successful season by securing two trophies. The Warriors won the Challenge Cup with a 40-10 victory over Hull KR and claimed the League Leaders' Shield after recording 22 regular-season victories.

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