 They smashed Warrington 46–8 in their first-ever playoff match on 13 September in Perpignan, but 20 September saw Wigan blow open what had been a close game in the second half of their elimination semifinal, with Wigan ultimately winning 50–26.Coach Mick Potter left the Dragons at the end of the 2008 season to replace Daniel Anderson at St Helens.In 2009, they were involved in two historic milestones for the sport of rugby league in Europe.