Wigan rallies to overcome Warrington with Junior Nsemba watching on

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:34 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Wigan rallies to overcome Warrington with Junior Nsemba watching on

Summary

Wigan Warriors secured a 30-18 victory over Warrington on July 10. The match highlighted Wigan’s depth amid a significant injury crisis and came a week after player Junior Nsemba faced online racial abuse. Greater Manchester police confirmed the arrest of a suspect related to the incident. The game also marked a milestone for Austin Daniel, who scored his first senior try for Wigan.

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•Wigan leads 30-18 against Warrington.
•Junior Nsemba observed the match after facing racial abuse.
•Austin Daniel scored his first senior try.
•Wigan endured a tough week due to injuries.
•Police arrested a suspect for racially motivated online abuse.

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9:34 PMThe Guardian Sport — Nsemba watches on as Wigan overturn 12-point deficit to thwart Warrington

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Wigan 30-18 Warrington Austin Daniel scores first senior try to seal win Wigan Warriors ended a difficult week in which one of their star players, Junior Nsemba, was subjected to online racial abuse with a spirited win over Warrington that defied a huge injury crisis and showcased the very best of the next generation of talent at the Super League heavyweights. Greater Manchester police confirmed on Friday that a 56-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated malicious communication offence, after comments about Nsemba were made on social media during Wigan’s win over St Helens last Sunday. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Aaron Bower at The Brick Community Stadium

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