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How previous first-time finalists have fared as Catalans aim to join elite group

The Dragons are looking to join Leeds, St Helens, Wigan and Bradford as Grand Final winners.

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Catalans Dragons head for Old Trafford looking to break the mould as they seek to become only the fifth club to win the Super League Grand Final since its introduction in 1998.

Wigan and St Helens are the only first-time winners while Leeds and Bradford have also tasted victory at Old Trafford.

The Dragons, who face St Helens on Saturday, will be the ninth different Grand Finalists and here the PA news agency looks at the other clubs who have come closest to joining the big four.

HULL

Rugby League – engage Super League – Hull FC v Harlequins – KC Stadium
Hull FC coach Peter Sharp took Hull to the Grand Final in his first season (PA Images/Gareth Copley)

WARRINGTON

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves – Betfred Super League – Grand Final – Old Trafford
Warrington were led out at Old Trafford in 2018 by head coach Steve Price (PA Images/Martin Rickett)

CASTLEFORD

Castleford v Leigh – Super League – Mend-A-Hose Jungle
Zak Hardaker was a big miss for Castleford in the 2017 Grand Final (PA Images/Simon Cooper)

SALFORD (2019)

St Helens v Salford Red Devils – Betfred Super League – Grand Final – Old Trafford
A dejected Salford mascot Dr Devil after the 2019 Grand Final defeat (PA Images/Martin Rickett)
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