Leigh's Leap Leaves Wigan Wobbly in Super League Shock

Leigh Leopards 18-8 Wigan Warriors

LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton

Leigh shocked Super League champions Wigan with an impressive comeback, winning 18-8 on Friday night.

Papua New Guinea hooker Edwin Ipape scored the pivotal try as Leigh turned the game around after initially trailing.

Wigan took an early lead with Jake Wardle's try and two goals from Adam Keighran, putting them ahead 8-0 with 30 minutes remaining.

However, Leigh, known as the Leopards, rallied for the second time in three meetings this season, scoring the final 18 points to secure the victory.

Centre Tesi Niu kickstarted the comeback, followed by Ipape finishing off a brilliant team try.

In a memorable finish, prop Owen Trout, who received his first England call-up earlier that week, added Leigh's third try just 18 seconds before the final whistle.

Gareth O'Brien successfully converted all three tries, helping Adrian Lam's side leapfrog Leeds into third place.

Meanwhile, Wigan's defeat marked their fourth of the season, leaving them four points behind league leaders and Challenge Cup winners Hull KR.

The match setting was significant, with a record crowd of 10,375 attending at Leigh Sports Village, showcasing the excitement and support for the team.

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