Shocking: Blockbuster World Club Challenge tie for Penrith Panthers confirmed

Wigan Heroes will have Penrith Jaguars On the planet Club Challenge one year from now. The two rugby association goliaths will meet at the DW Arena on Saturday 24 February with a 8pm start up planned.

The Fighters crushed Catalans Winged serpents 10-2 in the Super Association Excellent Last in October, with the club set to contend in their most memorable World Club Challenge beginning around 2019 — a 20-12 loss to Sydney Chickens. The Pumas, in the interim, are the threepeat NRL Premiers following their shocking 26-24 rebound prevail upon Brisbane Mustangs and will be hoping to retaliate for the current year’s WCC rout to St Helens on their own turf.
The match will be the second time the two clubs have met in a World Club Challenge, with Wigan overcoming Penrith 21-4 at Anfield in 1991. The greater Sydney club hasn’t won the trophy yet; the match in February was their fourth attempt.
Wigan, then again, have been named Title holders multiple times out of eight endeavors after wins in 1987, 1991, 1993, and most as of late, 2017. They last defeated the Cronulla Sharks at the DW Stadium, and Chief Executive Kris Radlinski was thrilled to finally see the event, which was supported by both clubs, confirmed.
Radlinski stated, “We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 Betfred World Club Challenge against the Penrith Panthers will take place in Wigan.” Due to the Panthers’ keen interest in participating, significant efforts have been made in recent weeks to ensure the game takes place.

“This presents an incredible chance for our club to have one of the NRL’s most considerable groups, giving an extraordinary treat to Wigan fans and rugby association devotees the same. Expectation is high, and we vow to put on an act.”
Matt Cameron, the CEO of Panthers Rugby League, stated, ” We are eager to go to Britain next February to test ourselves against the Super Association Champions Wigan Heroes. We are excited to participate in the World Club Challenge for the second year in a row because it is such an important part of the rugby league calendar.