Rugby League: Saints Bust Up Wigan ; St Helens ... 32 Wigan ... 16 Long's Super Kicking Blasts Millward Cup Heroes to a Record Ninth Trophy

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SUPER Saints are the undisputed cup kings after lifting a record- extending ninth trophy since the Super League launch in 1996.

Any hopes arch-rivals Wigan had of repeating their shock final success two years ago were dashed as Saints justified their favourites tag.

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Rugby League: Saints Bust Up Wigan ; St Helens ... 32 Wigan ... 16 Long's Super Kicking Blasts Millward Cup Heroes to a Record Ninth Trophy

Paul Wellens was a colossus at full-back, with Samoan Willie Talau celebrating his first Powergen Challenge Cup final with two tries.

And the mercurial Sean Long, under investigation in the alleged betting scandal, showed again he isn't letting the inquiry affect his form.

Long became only the fourth player ...