Zach Eckersley scores hat-trick as Wigan leads Huddersfield
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Wigan Warriors secured a 24-10 lead against Huddersfield Giants in a Betfred Super League matchup on July 17. Zach Eckersley scored three tries, bringing his season total to 19. Huddersfield initially went ahead with a try from Taane Milne before Wigan responded with tries from Oliver Partington and Eckersley by halftime. Jacob Gagai leveled the game for Huddersfield in the second half, but Wigan regained control as Eckersley scored twice more to seal the match.
- •Wigan leads Huddersfield 24-10 at halftime.
- •Zach Eckersley scores three tries for Wigan.
- •Huddersfield initially took the lead with a try from Taane Milne.
- •Wigan's next match could impact their playoff positioning.
- •Joe Greenwood of Huddersfield received a sin-bin for dissent.
- 9:19 PMBBC Sport — Eckersley hat-trick as Wigan sink Huddersfield
"Zach Eckersley's hat-trick helps Wigan Warriors home in a tough battle against Super League's bottom club Huddersfield Giants.
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