Wigan defeats Leigh 20-8, moves second in Super League title race
Wigan defeated Leigh 20-8 in a Super League derby on Friday, moving second and within two points of Leeds. Jai Field and Bevan French starred for the Warriors, who ruthlessly punished three Leigh errors in the second half with tries. Despite Leigh's near-faultless first 50 minutes, Wigan's clinical execution kept their title charge alive.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 21:08 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 21:30 UTC
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