Fairy tales, it seems, do come true! In a season that had been dominated by their fierce rivals St Helens it was Wigan, led by the departing Shaun Wane, who claimed yet another Betfred Super League Grand Final success. On an emotionally charged evening at Old Trafford Dom Manfredi, just five games in to his return following two years of injuries, scored twice to seal victory over Warrington Wolves. Saints, led by Steve Prescott Man of Steel Ben Barba, had claimed the League Leaders' Shield but were denied by defeat in the play-offs. Castleford Tigers once again went close, whilst incredibly last year's champions Leeds Rhinos had to endure another battle in the Qualifiers to retain their Super League status. Returning to the big time are London Broncos. They stunned Toronto Wolfpack in their own back yard by winning a tight and tense Million Pound Game. But it was the Warriors, at the end of their ten game winning streak, who claimed the major prize providing the perfect send off for Ryan Sutton, John Bateman, Sam Tomkins and Head Coach, Wane. This double-disc set contains highlights of all the matches that mattered from Round One through to Old Trafford, alongside action from the Qualifiers, Million Pound Game and features the Betfred Super League Grand Final in full. OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE OF THE RUGBY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Double-Disc Set Disc A Season Review Disc B Grand Final
Disc 1 - Season Review2012 proved to be another sensational year. The unpredictable regular season, followed by an unbelievable play-off series, showcased the Stobart Super League at its very best. After 27 games, Wigan inspired by Man of Steel, Sam Tomkins, lifted the League Leaders' Shield. The Warriors only just kept the Wolves from the door though and Tony Smith's Warrington side were the one team to defeat each of the other 13 clubs over the course of the regular season. Interim coach, Mike Rush, guided St Helens in to third spot, while Catalan sent Trent Robinson home with many happy memories, including a sensational win at Langtree Park. Leeds, Hull, Huddersfield and an incredible late run by Wakefield completed the top eight play-off places, edging out Bradford whose brave efforts on the pitch were overshadowed by a season uncertainty off it. Disc 2 - Grand FinalLeeds Rhinos once again proved that nobody does it better when it comes to Stobart Super League Grand Finals. Six weeks after losing the Carnegie Challenge Cup final to Warrington, Brian McDermott's men took their revenge to claim a fantastic fifth title in the last six seasons. Over 70,000 people were inside Old Trafford to witness this latest instalment of Stobart Super League history, which saw the teams locked at 14 points all after a thrilling first half. Warrington edged ahead at the start of the second period, but captain fantastic, Kevin Sinfield, produced another man-of-the-match performance to lead his side to glory. In successive seasons, the Rhinos had triumphed after finishing fifth in the table. McDermott declared they should make statues of his side. Who could argue?
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