LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In a thrilling Super League encounter, the Wigan Warriors secured a 36-28 victory over the Leigh Leopards, marking their sixth consecutive win.
The match, held at The Brick Community Stadium, saw Wigan dominant in the first half, with tries from Liam Marshall, Jake Wardle, Adam Keighran, Junior Nsemba, and Kaide Ellis, alongside four conversions by Keighran, leading to a halftime score of 28-12.
Leigh Leopards fought back with converted tries from Tesi Niu and Joe Ofahengaue, but their efforts fell short as Wigan maintained control.
The Leopards' resurgence included two quick tries from Ethan O'Neill, which briefly ignited hope for a comeback.
However, Wigan responded with additional tries from Zack Eckersley and Kruise Leeming, quelling any revival attempts by Leigh.
The match was marred by a serious injury to Wigan's Eckersley, who was stretchered off and taken to hospital due to a neck issue stemming from a tackle.
Despite the injury concern, Wigan's strong performance ensured they maintained their winning streak.