RETRO: Wigan Warriors in action and celebrating 30 years ago in 1993

By Michelle Adamson

Published 3rd Jul 2023, 15:45 GMT

Wigan Warriors in action in 1993, including celebrations after winning the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley.

Wigan Warriors in 1993

Wigan winger Martin Offiah streaks away with Shaun Edwards in support to score one of his five tries against Warrington in the Premiership Trophy 1st round match at Central Park on Sunday 25th of April 1993.
Wigan won 40-5.

. 1993

Wigan winger Martin Offiah streaks away with Shaun Edwards in support to score one of his five tries against Warrington in the Premiership Trophy 1st round match at Central Park on Sunday 25th of April 1993. Wigan won 40-5. Photo: Frank Orrell

Andy Farrell gets to grips with David Hulme after coming on as a substitute and became the youngest player, aged 17, to win a Challenge Cup Final.

. 1993

Andy Farrell gets to grips with David Hulme after coming on as a substitute and became the youngest player, aged 17, to win a Challenge Cup Final. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan winger Jason Robinson races over for a try against Hull in a league match at Central Park on Sunday 29th of August 1993.
Wigan won the game 16-8.

. 1993

Wigan winger Jason Robinson races over for a try against Hull in a league match at Central Park on Sunday 29th of August 1993. Wigan won the game 16-8. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan forward Phil Clarke makes a break through the blizzard to set up Sam Panapa for a try against Halifax in the Challenge Cup quarter-final at Thrum Hall on Sunday 28th of February 1993. Wigan won 19-18.

. 1993

Wigan forward Phil Clarke makes a break through the blizzard to set up Sam Panapa for a try against Halifax in the Challenge Cup quarter-final at Thrum Hall on Sunday 28th of February 1993. Wigan won 19-18. Photo: Frank Orrell

Denis Betts on the charge leaving Jonathan Davies floundering with Wigan on their way to beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993.

. 1993

Denis Betts on the charge leaving Jonathan Davies floundering with Wigan on their way to beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

Andrew Farrar and Steve Hampson show off the trophy after beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993.

. 1993

Andrew Farrar and Steve Hampson show off the trophy after beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

Triumphant trio, Martin Offiah, Jason Robinson and coach John Monie look for family and friends in the Wembley crowd as they parade the trophy after beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at on Saturday 1st of May 1993.

. 1993

Triumphant trio, Martin Offiah, Jason Robinson and coach John Monie look for family and friends in the Wembley crowd as they parade the trophy after beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at on Saturday 1st of May 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

Jokers Billy McGinty and Neil Cowie join team-mates on the parade around the pitch after beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993.

. 1993

Jokers Billy McGinty and Neil Cowie join team-mates on the parade around the pitch after beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan coach John Monie shares the glory with directors Tom Rathbone, Jack Robinson and Jack Hilton after Wigan beat Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993.

. 1993

Wigan coach John Monie shares the glory with directors Tom Rathbone, Jack Robinson and Jack Hilton after Wigan beat Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

Kelvin Skerrett jokes with Wigan fans as the trophy is paraded after beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993.

. 1993

Kelvin Skerrett jokes with Wigan fans as the trophy is paraded after beating Widnes 20-14 in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 1st of May 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan winger Martin Offiah streaks away with Shaun Edwards in support to score one of his five tries against Warrington in the Premiership Trophy 1st round match at Central Park on Sunday 25th of April 1993.
Wigan won 40-5.

1. 1993

Wigan winger Martin Offiah streaks away with Shaun Edwards in support to score one of his five tries against Warrington in the Premiership Trophy 1st round match at Central Park on Sunday 25th of April 1993. Wigan won 40-5. Photo: Frank Orrell

Andy Farrell gets to grips with David Hulme after coming on as a substitute and became the youngest player, aged 17, to win a Challenge Cup Final.

2. 1993

Andy Farrell gets to grips with David Hulme after coming on as a substitute and became the youngest player, aged 17, to win a Challenge Cup Final. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan winger Jason Robinson races over for a try against Hull in a league match at Central Park on Sunday 29th of August 1993.
Wigan won the game 16-8.

3. 1993

Wigan winger Jason Robinson races over for a try against Hull in a league match at Central Park on Sunday 29th of August 1993. Wigan won the game 16-8. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan forward Phil Clarke makes a break through the blizzard to set up Sam Panapa for a try against Halifax in the Challenge Cup quarter-final at Thrum Hall on Sunday 28th of February 1993. Wigan won 19-18.

4. 1993

Wigan forward Phil Clarke makes a break through the blizzard to set up Sam Panapa for a try against Halifax in the Challenge Cup quarter-final at Thrum Hall on Sunday 28th of February 1993. Wigan won 19-18. Photo: Frank Orrell

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