The Wigan team who had already changed shirsts with the Bath players applaud the fansThe Wigan team who had already changed shirsts with the Bath players applaud the fans
The Wigan team who had already changed shirsts with the Bath players applaud the fans

26 pictures from Wigan's union game with Bath 25 years ago

Today (Tuesday) marks the 25th anniversary of the historic Bath-Wigan game at Twickenham.
By Stuart Bannerman
Published 25th May 2021, 07:00 BST

The Cherry and Whites had already beaten the union outfit under league rules by 82-6 on May 8, 1996 when they headed to Twickenham.

But Wigan’s triumph at the Middlesex Sevens whet the appetite for the second part of the Clash of the Codes, under union rules in front of more than 40,000 fans at Twickenham.

Craig Murdock scored two stunning tries as Wigan drew the second-half, losing 44-19.

Craig Murdock scored two stunning tries as Wigan drew the second-half, losing 44-19.

Craig Murdock is congratulated after his second try against Bath

5. Bath v Wigan

Craig Murdock is congratulated after his second try against Bath

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Ade Adebayo can't stop Wigan 's powerhouse Vaiga Tuigamala from scoring.

6. Bath v Wigan

Ade Adebayo can't stop Wigan 's powerhouse Vaiga Tuigamala from scoring.

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The first Wigan try at Twickenham and it's Craig Murdock going over in the corner to the delight of the Wigan Fans.

7. Bath v Wigan

The first Wigan try at Twickenham and it's Craig Murdock going over in the corner to the delight of the Wigan Fans.

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Jon Sleightholme of Bath races away from Jason Robinson (right) of Wigan, to score (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Allsport)

8. Bath v Wigan

Jon Sleightholme of Bath races away from Jason Robinson (right) of Wigan, to score (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Allsport)

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