Broughton Park Men’s 1st XV vs Wigan – Match Report
Broughton Park Men’s 1st XV endured a tough afternoon last weekend as they faced a powerful and well‑organised Wigan side. The visitors made a rapid start, striking twice in the opening minutes and exploiting defensive gaps to race into a 22‑point lead inside the first 17 minutes.
Despite the challenging beginning and worsening rain, Park began to settle and work their way into the contest. Their persistence paid off before the break, with two well‑taken tries that kept them within touching distance at halftime and restored belief across the team.
Wigan opened the second half with another early score, but Broughton Park responded brilliantly through a well‑executed lineout move that cut the deficit to 29–17. The home side held firm under sustained pressure and produced some strong phases in both attack and defence, showing real character as the conditions deteriorated.
In the closing stages, Wigan added a penalty and a further try to put the result beyond reach, rounding off a competitive and physically demanding match.
Despite the defeat, there were plenty of positives for Broughton Park to take forward — resilience under pressure, improved second‑half structure, and the ability to respond strongly after a difficult start. Onwards and upwards.
Broughton Park Men’s 1st XV endured a tough afternoon last weekend as they faced a powerful and well‑organised Wigan side. The visitors made a rapid start, striking twice in the opening minutes and exploiting defensive gaps to race into a 22‑point lead inside the first 17 minutes.
Despite the challenging beginning and worsening rain, Park began to settle and work their way into the contest. Their persistence paid off before the break, with two well‑taken tries that kept them within touching distance at halftime and restored belief across the team.
Wigan opened the second half with another early score, but Broughton Park responded brilliantly through a well‑executed lineout move that cut the deficit to 29–17. The home side held firm under sustained pressure and produced some strong phases in both attack and defence, showing real character as the conditions deteriorated.
In the closing stages, Wigan added a penalty and a further try to put the result beyond reach, rounding off a competitive and physically demanding match.
Despite the defeat, there were plenty of positives for Broughton Park to take forward — resilience under pressure, improved second‑half structure, and the ability to respond strongly after a difficult start. Onwards and upwards.
Final score: 17 - 37
