Wigan impress in Las Vegas with win over Warrington

Super League champions Wigan Warriors demonstrated their strength as serious title contenders this season by defeating the Warrington Wolves in an impressive victory in Las Vegas. This marked the first Super League game ever held in the United States, and the match was also a rematch of last season's Challenge Cup final, with both sides contributing plenty of scoring. Nevertheless, after taking the lead, Wigan consistently controlled the tempo of the game.

After an early try by Warrington Wolves' Toby King was disallowed, Tiaki Chan scored the opening try for Wigan Warriors. Subsequently, Abbas Miski scored a brilliant second try, followed by Bevan French and Harry Smith extending the score to 24-0 by the end of the first half. This dominant performance showcased Wigan's offensive prowess.

In the second half, tries from Jai Field, Jake Wardle, and Luke Thompson completely sealed the victory. Although Arron Lindop, James Harrison, and Matty Dufty subsequently scored for the Warrington Wolves, Wigan consistently maintained their lead. Towards the end of the match, Liam Marshall added another try for Wigan, while Matty Ashton completed the final score for the Wolves with a long-distance run.

With this victory, Wigan climbed to fourth place in the nascent Super League standings, surpassing the Warrington Wolves on points difference, while also ending Sam Burgess's Warrington Wolves' undefeated record this season. The match was fast-paced from the start in the dry conditions of Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders in Nevada, with both teams giving their all.

During the match, referee Chris Kendall disallowed King's try for grounding the ball after being tackled in the air. Later, Marshall dropped the ball while rushing towards the corner, but once Wigan started scoring, they unleashed a scoring spree between both halves. Ultimately, Wigan Warriors won the game with an outstanding performance, proving their strong competitiveness in this season's Super League.