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Wigan U9's play at Dinnington Festival

Wigan U9's play at Dinnington Festival

Stuart Carter6 May 2016 - 12:00
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Wigan U9's brighten what was an otherwise dull Yorkshire day!

Wigan's crowned champions took to the road at the weekend, as they ventured on their first tour (together with the U10's) to sunny Yorkshire!

Having gone all season unbeaten in Lancashire, the coaches decided fresh opposition was needed to test the team having opted on the Dinnington Festival as a good event to showcase the teams skills. With the forecast poor, it was with great delight that having traveled over on the Saturday, the players (and parents) were rewarded with some sunny skies whilst out on team building exercises at Dearne Valley Outward Bound Centre.

With Saturdays events behind them it was an early morning start to get over to Dinnington in time for the first game - more of an effort for the hardy adults who had lasted the night! Unfortunately the weather wasn't as kind. With an arctic wind blowing across the exposed playing field up on the highly placed ground of Dinnington RUFC, the cobwebs were soon blown away, as to was much of the spectators belongings and the infamous Wigan Gazebo.

With 5 games to play and what looked like strong opposition, Wigan's stars set about upsetting the locals one game at a time whilst donning their new tour jerseys - thanks to Tonks Shoes, Craftsmans and ADM!. With little resistance from the teams, Wigan posted convincing wins, only being tested in any way by a big and strong Sheffield Tigers team.

Having walked off the pitch on each occasion to rapturous applause, the players maintained their unbeaten record with 5 from 5. Much to the dismay of the Yorkshire faithful. Always nice to see Lancashire getting one over on our infamous rivals!

A fantastic end to a fantastic season for all the player, spectators and coaches!

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Sun 01 May 2016

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