Liam Farrell ‘motivated’ for further success for Wigan Warriors with potential three Super League Grand Final wins on the horizon | Rugby League News

Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell knows exactly what to expect in Saturday’s Super League grand final, but that doesn’t mean any drive to win more silverware is over.

Heading into his 10th grand final, Farrell knows all too well what it means to win on the biggest stage having claimed the winner’s ring on six of the nine occasions he has been out at Old Trafford so far.

All of this success came with his boyhood club, the Warriors, with whom he spent his entire 15-year career.

Now, while many could be forgiven for being content with such a stacked wardrobe, Farrell remains motivated to achieve more.

Why? That’s a question he’s grappled with but it’s the environment in which that success has been achieved, with a treble win in the next game they will look to achieve with a win over Hull KR on Saturday.

“I’ve been involved in a few but I think the excitement is still there, the nerves are still there,” Farrell said. “I’m proud to be leading the team that I do and I’m just trying to save all the moments throughout the week before we get to Saturday.” Sky Sports.

“I’ve asked myself this a lot and I think it helps to be involved with a new group every year and the success we’ve had at the club.

“I don’t like losing, this was probably the main loss throughout my career and I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in a lot of success.

“I think coming into the Grand Final that first year, she just wanted to give me a taste of more. I think that’s probably my main motivation.

“I think both camps have their own stamp on the game. Hull KR are going for a clean sweep in everything and we’re going on a three-game winning streak, so there’s a lot at stake for both clubs and that success for us has been built over a few years.

“There’s obviously a chance to win a three-peat. There’s a lot of hard work done beforehand as well, so we know what’s at stake and we can put ourselves in a very good place in history if we win it, but obviously there’s a big challenge ahead of us.”

As a captain, Farrell has the extra thrill or nerve to lead his team to the hallowed turf.

That moment of Jerusalem playing while waiting for his entrance is one that Pharrell can replay over and over in his head.

He added: “You never know when your last game will be, so this could be the case. I’m just excited to be involved in it again and take advantage of all the little moments and obviously be the leader, and being able to go out first and see the fans and the fireworks and all the pre-match entertainment, it’s going to be amazing.”

“Being part of all those moments is very special for me. Standing in the tunnel and hearing Jerusalem play is tense, yes.

“I can play the song over and over in my head. It’s a beautiful song to listen to, but when you come in front of 70,000 people, you get nervous and all you want is to get going and start the game.”

While more historic success awaits Farrell and Wigan, he knows they have stiff opposition in Hull KR who are on a clear trajectory towards challenging for the top spot in the Premier League, with the League Leaders Shield and Challenge Cup already in their trophy cabinet.

“I think the way Hull started the year and even the way they played last year, you can see it wasn’t a one-off, it wasn’t just a fluke,” Farrell said.

“They were going to have sustained success and we are delighted to play against them again.

“We know they have been the best team all year consistently and have shown a lot of resilience against teams, so we know we are up against a tough opponent.

“As I said, it’s good to have two different teams involved in the game every year, but the grand final usually rewards the two best teams and I’d like to think we were one of the two teams and Hull KR were definitely the top team this year.”

How to watch

The Super League Grand Final will be held at Old Trafford on Saturday 11 October, live Sky Sports.

The match will be held at six in the evening, with coverage Sky Sports From 5 p.m.