Wigan sweat on Michael McIlorum ban after defeat to St Helens
• Wigan 18-26 St Helens
After ending a run of three consecutive defeats at the hands of their neighbours, Rush admitted his side's victory sent out a message that they are determined to reach Old Trafford for a seventh year in a row.
"It's about building some momentum going into the play-offs and ensuring we've got that mentality for play-off football because it is different," he said.
"We had to start upping the ante and I think we got better but there is still a bit to go yet.
"I'm very proud of the players but we're not going to get carried away. We've put a marker down that we are intent on getting to the Grand Final and winning it this time."
St Helens Wellens; Makinson, Shenton, J Jones, Meli; Hohaia, Lomax; Perry, Roby, Laffranchi, Flanagan, Puletua, Wilkin.
Referee James Child (Dewsbury) Attendance 21,522