Rampant Wigan sweep to derby win as St Helens’ Rowley sacking fails to spark change

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There may only be eight miles between rugby league’s two greatest rivals but in sporting terms, Wigan Warriors and St Helens are simply worlds apart right now. The most tumultuous of weeks for the Saints ended in the way many it expected to: with a straightforward derby defeat. There was no shortage of effort, but there are bigger problems at a club that expects greatness – which is why Paul Rowley was relieved of his duties as Saints coach after nine months in charge on the eve of this game. The timing was perhaps a surprise; the decision, not so much. It simply didn’t work out, with the Saints regressing…

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