On this day: 1st April 2013

  • We take a look back at Wigan Warriors best matches ‘on this day.’
  • On this day (1st April 2013) the Warriors produced a stunning 6-84 victory against Hull KR at KCOM Craven Park.
  • Blake Green bagged a hat trick as the Warriors put in a dominant display.

Over the next few weeks we will take a look back at Wigan Warriors best matches ‘on this day’ from the last few years.

On this day (1st April 2013) the Warriors put in a stunning performance, as they beat Hull KR 6-84 at KCOM Craven Park.

Blake Green was amongst the scorers for Wigan, as he went over for a hat-trick during the thumping victory.

Josh Charnley opened the scoring after just four minutes against Hull KR on this day in 2013.

The first try of the afternoon came after only four minutes, as Josh Charnley got the opener.

Green soon went over for his first, whilst Iain Thornley and Pat Richards were also on the scoresheet to give the visitors a commanding lead after just 15 minutes.

Jack Hughes was the next scorer, before Green claimed his second just after the 30-minute mark.

On the cusp of half time, Greg Eden went over for the home side, in what proved to be the only score in a tough afternoon for Rovers.

Jack Hughes goes over for a try.

Five minutes into the second 40, Green secured his hat-trick as Wigan continued to dominate.

Matty Smith and Chris Tuson were the next men to go over, as they claimed two tries each in the second half.

The Warriors didn’t look like stopping, as Sam Powell and Liam Farrell also added their names to the scoresheet; before Thornley got his second of the afternoon.

With a minute left of time, Sam Tomkins rounded off the huge win with one final try.

Wednesday 01 April 2020