The Warriors went back to the top of Super League, but only after an uneven performance that left unanswered the key question about Wigan this season: Can they play without Sam Tomkins?

Hull 16 Warrington 12

If London Broncos sincerely believed that getting to Wembley could turn around the fortunes of an ailing club then the manner of their Challenge Cup semi-final defeat adds to the doubts over their long-term future.

It was not the sort of thing you expect to hear from a Wembley-bound chairman. "I've long since stopped enjoying it. I wish it was over, or I wish they would score," said Ian Lenagan, chairman of London before taking over at Wigan, an hour into this massacre.

Warrington 34 Hull KR 6

Bradford’s dream of making Super League’s top eight for the first time in five years is still alive – but by a very narrow margin.

Wigan’s two rivals for the League Leaders’ Trophy have the opportunity to step up the pressure this weekend. With the Warriors not going to St Helens until Monday night, both Huddersfield and Warrington have the chance to steal a march on them tomorrow.

Wigan 48 Widnes 4

Warrington 44 Huddersfield 24

Super League will be cut to 12 teams at the end of next season, it was confirmed last night, when the 14 clubs finally ruled out a proposal to go down to 10. It is thought only four clubs were in favour of keeping that option open, with just Huddersfield pushing strongly for it.

Wakefield have promised to act over the crowd disturbance that occurred during their Super League match against Widnes.

Wakefield 24 Widnes 14

Castleford 24 St Helens 40

Lee Briers’ third stab at a drop goal decided this gripping Super League game as the Wolves claimed the scalp of reigning champions Leeds. Briers’ kick two minutes from time reflected Warrington’s general supremacy, but a depleted Leeds deserved better.

Hull 26 Wakefield 27