ReportedPublished 10 January 2026 at 16:00

Youthful Wigan Warriors Overpowered by Championship Club in Pre-season Friendly

Wigan Warriors’ first match of 2026 ended in defeat as they were beaten 34-22 by North Wales Crusaders on Saturday. The Cherry and Whites made the trip to Eirias Stadium with a young squad that featured just a handful of players with first-team experience, with assistant coach John Duffy taking charge for the day. But, […] The post Youthful Wigan Warriors overpowered by Championship club in pre-season friendly appeared first on Serious About Rugby League.

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