{
  "id": 2436588,
  "title": "Wigan beat Wakefield to go top of Super League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/wigan-beat-wakefield-to-go-top-of-super-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T21:50:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/cx2ldq5lg44o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wigan Warriors secured the top spot in the Super League with a resounding 40-20 victory over Wakefield Trinity. The match saw two impressive tries from Liam Marshall, who scored two quickfire tries after Bevan French's initial try. The hosts led 20-0 at halftime, thanks to Field's length-of-the-field try that helped Wigan establish a commanding position. Despite Wakefield's late efforts, including a try from Ky Rodwell and a missed opportunity by French early on, Wigan maintained their lead. Wigan's defense proved to be a significant factor, as they held their ground against a strong opposition. The win marked Wigan's 12th consecutive Super League victory, pushing them above Leeds Rhinos at the summit. Wakefield Trinity, on the other hand, remain in fourth place and are in danger of dropping to fifth if defending champions Hull KR beat Toulouse Olympique.",
  "summary": "Jai Field scores a length-of-the-field try to help send Wigan Warriors top of the Super League table with a hard-fought win against Wakefield Trinity.",
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        "title": "Wigan beat Wakefield to go top of Super League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/wigan-beat-wakefield-to-go-top-of-super-league-2436860",
        "published": "2026-08-21T21:39:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}