Watch | 1994 Regal Trophy vs Rochdale Hornets
Sunday’s betfred challenge cup third round tie between Wigan Warriors and rochdale hornets will be the first time the teams have met since a regal trophy clash in 1994.
Matt Peet’s side take on Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena, who beat Waterhead Warriors in the Second Round before winning their opening two matches in the revised Championship competition.
The tie will be the first time Wigan and Rochdale have met since December 1994 when the teams went head-to-head in a Regal Trophy Round 2 clash at Central Park.
Watch the full match now on Wigan TV HERE.
Andy Farrell opened the scoring for Wigan at Central Park before Martin Offiah raced clear for a second try after Martin Strett had reduced the points difference with two accurate goal kicks.
Despite Rochdale cutting the points difference to two when Pat Hilton powered over with Strett adding the extras, an excellent solo run from Radlinski saw Wigan lead 16-10 at the break.
Farrell and Strett successfully kicked two more points to their sides total at the start of the second half before Rochdale were reduced to 12-men when Brian McCarthy was shown red for a dangerous tackle on Henry Paul.
Wigan dominated the closing stages as Radlinski completed his hat-trick with Shaun Edwards also crossing as Farrell kicked an additional six points to seal a 34-12 Round 2 win.
Tickets for Sunday’s Betfred Challenge Cup Third Round tie at Rochdale Hornets remain available to buy online HERE.
