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15 Best Things to Do in Wigan (Greater Manchester, England)

As a town on top of the Lancashire Coalfield, Wigan was swept up in the Industrial Revolution and became a coalmining and cotton-spinning centre.

The collieries and mills were served by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, a dumbfounding piece of Georgian engineering connecting major manufacturing hubs across the North West.

Relics of Wigan’s industrial period are most visible at Wigan Pier, a semi-derelict wharf, while the Trencherfield Mill and Astley Green Colliery have magnificent steam engines from these times.

There are pockets of ancient woodland around the borough, unaltered for hundreds of years, while the Haigh Woodland Park is a highly-rated family day out on an historic estate.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Wigan :

1. Haigh Woodland Park

One of the North West’s favourite outdoor attractions is inside Wigan Borough a little way north of the town.

The park belongs to the Medieval grounds of Haigh Hall, a country house last rebuilt in 1840 and now a hotel.

Amid beeches, oaks, sycamores and horse chestnuts, the 500-acre park has something for all-comers.

Kids can take on the high ropes course and fortress-like adventure play park, while there’s crazy golf, adventure golf and a miniature railway.

Grown-ups can play a round at Haigh Hall Golf Club, which has taken over the estate’s two-storey stable block.

Maybe best of all though is the Kitchen Courtyard, which has a tearoom, brewery, craft studios and shops specialising in artisan bread, ice cream and chocolate.

In summer there’s a constant line-up of child-friendly activities like archery, bushcraft, pond dipping and storytelling.

2. Museum of Wigan Life

The stately Elizabethan Revival building housing this museum was designed by Alfred Waterhouse, who was responsible for Manchester Town Hall and London’s iconic Natural History Museum.

It completed as Wigan Public Library 1878, and George Orwell came here in 1936 to research his book, Road to Wigan Pier.

The Museum of Wigan Life opened in 2010 and has more than 30,000 objects in its collections.

These relate to fields like archaeology, natural history, fine art, industrial history, social history and applied art.

This might be a German helmet brought back from the First World War, local 16th-century pewter, Roman pottery or Victorian holiday souvenirs from Blackpool.

Honourable mentions go to a 1902 turnstile from Wigan Warriors’ former stadium Central Park, a pocket watch made in Wigan at the turn of the 19th century and a late-18th-century shotgun by the gunsmith Barker of Wigan.

3. Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green

An enlightening half-day out can be had at the Astley Green Colliery a few miles east of Wigan.

Here you can take in the last surviving pit headgear and engine house on the vast Lancashire Coafield.

The mine operated from 1912 to 1970 and now is a chance to come to terms with a way of life that has disappeared in the space of a generation.

That 30-metre headgear from 1912 is one of the main attractions, as is the hefty twin tandem compound steam engine in the winding house, with steam supplied by 16 Lancashire boilers.

Check out the fleet of 28 narrow-gauge colliery locomotives.

The largest collection of its kind in the UK. With a rare piece of industrial architecture Astley Green is regularly chosen as a shooting location, and last appeared in the BBC2 series Peaky Blinders in 2018.

4. Mesnes Park

Thirty acres of lawns, paths and flowerbeds to the northwest of Wigan town centre, the Victorian Mesnes Park opened in 1878. On a mound in the centre is the park’s finest feature, an exquisite pavilion capped with a large glass lantern.

Like all of the park this has been revitalised in the last few years with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Inside is a cafe, well worth a visit in summer for its real dairy ice cream.

Also pretty is the Arts and Crafts-style entrance lodge, now hired out for functions like weddings.

Wandering along the paths you’ll see a sweet old bandstand, and statue to the local Conservative politician, Sir Francis Sharp (d. 1911). The bronze on his foot is buffed up and shiny because people give it a rub for good luck.

5. Leeds and Liverpool Canal

The longest single canal in the UK, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal weaves through Wigan on its 127-mile course between its two namesake cities.

The waterway was built over the turn of the 19th century to ship coal, limestone and textiles back and forth across the industrial North West, with an international exit point at the Port of Liverpool.

Freight was long ago replaced by narrowboats for pleasure, while the well-surfaced towpaths draw a steady stream of walkers and cyclists.

You can use the canal to get to a lot of places on this list, like the DW Stadium, the Wigan Flashes, the Trencherfield Mill and of course, the Wigan Pier, which follows.

6. Wigan Pier

Now, there’s no doubt that this historic wharf where on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is in a state of disrepair.

But if you’re drawn to industrial architecture it’s a sight not to be missed.

The towpath here has cobblestones, as well as the tracks of an old narrow-gauge railway, and there are rows of warehouses going back to the Georgian period.

Beyond that there’s a literary connection as George Orwell documented the desperate living and working conditions in this part of the world in the Road to Wigan Pier.

At the start of the 2000s a redevelopment plan kindled a lot of optimism about the wharf, but this was stopped in its tracks when the Great Recession hit in 2008. As of 2018 the site is in decay, but potential is clear as day.

7. Trencherfield Mill

One of the restored industrial behemoths on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the cotton-spinning Trencherfield Mill, erected in 1907. Until the mill closed down in 1968, Trencherfield’s machinery was driven by a mammoth 2,5000 horsepower triple-expansion four-cylinder engine.

The four-storey factory was revitalised as part of the Wigan Pier regeneration, and that humungous engine is like new.

You can come and see the mill and its engine every Sunday, but for the full experience pick a “Steaming Day”, normally twice a month between March and December when this 110-year-old giant is brought back to life.

8. Church of St Wilfrid

The parish church in the nearby village of Standish has a Grade I listing, and in the 20th century was described as “one of the most interesting churches in Lancashire”. The church was first documented at the start of the 13th century, but is thought to have been founded much earlier.

The architecture in place today stems from a Tudor rebuild in the 1580s, blending elements from Gothic and Renaissance styles.

This transitional style is on show in the nave, where the arches are semi-circular, with just a hint of a point and are supported by Tuscan columns.

In the nave and chancel look up at the ceiling, which has richly moulded beams from the Tudor rebuild.

In the chancel there’s a pair of 16th and 17th-century chest tombs, the older of which (for Richard Moodie) has an effigy first carved in the 14th century and reused.

9. The Old Courts

The handsome Victorian courthouse on Crawford Street has been converted into a multidisciplinary arts centre run on a non-profit basis.

The Old Courts is a labyrinthine complex with a few performance spaces in its walls.

The largest is the Grand Vault, which has standing space for 300 spectators and used for gigs – added to these are the ceremonious Courtroom and the cosier Bailiff Bar.

A glance at the website will make clear just how much is going on at the centre: There are craft workshops, plays, live bands (with a lot of tribute acts), parties, poetry readings, lectures, comedians and talks by cultural figures and sports personalities.

10. DW Stadium

Wigan has a bold modern arena for its two sports teams, Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors.

the DW Stadium was built in 1999 at a cost of £30m and can seat more than 25,000 fans.

As of 2018 the football team, Wigan Athletic play in the Championship, the second tier of the English game.

But they did have an extended spell in the Premier League in the 2000s and even won the FA Cup in 2013. The Rugby League team, Wigan Warriors, shares the stadium, and plays its matches in the summer months.

Perhaps the more successful of the two tenants, the Warriors have won the Super League championship (previously RFL Championship) 21 times, with three victories since 2010. Outside, get a photo of the statue of Dave Whelan, the Wigan Athletic owner who helped clinch the FA Cup win.

11. Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve

Flashes are a landform peculiar to coalmining areas.

Here depressions caused by subsidence from mining have become flooded.

A happy consequence of this unintended change to the landscape is the way nature has adapted.

At the Wigan Flashes, minutes from Wigan Town Centre, there’s a diversity of habitats around eight flashes, including scrub, swamp, reed beds and woodland.

There are more than six miles of walking paths in the reserve, installed with six bird hides.

The banks are a breeding ground for the willow tit, while if you keep an eye on the reeds in spring you may spot a bittern, a rare wading bird on the RSPB’s Amber List.

12. Wigan Little Theatre

A lovable producing venue, the Wigan Little Theatre has been a fixture of the town’s arts scene since 1943. What’s special about this place is how much work is done by volunteers, both on the stage and behind the scenes.

The shows are mainly musicals and productions of classic plays.

So for a snapshot, the 2018 programme had History Boys by Alan Bennett and an adaptation of Peter James crime novella, A Perfect Murder.

In 2016 the venue opened the Next Door bar, which helped bring the theatre up to accessibility standards.

13. Three Sisters Circuit

Marketed as the North West’s most challenging race circuit, Three Sisters is somewhere for petrolheads young and not so young to get a hit of high-octane fun.

For youngsters there’s outdoor karting, which can be organised in groups or on “Arrive ‘n’ Drive” days on certain weekends and school holidays, when kids aged 8-15 can simply show up, put on safety gear and start racing.

There are separate “Arrive ‘n’ Drive” days for adults, as well as pre-bookable “Karting Blasts”, in which first-time drivers can familiarise themselves with a kart.

Three Sisters is also a full-size racing circuit, and organises Road Car Track Days when people can bring their own vehicles to see what they can do.

On Drift Days you can take the back seat in a rear-wheel drive car for a high-speed taxi ride you won’t soon forget.

14. Borsdane Wood

To the east of the borough is a big tract of semi-natural ancient woodland that has survived since the 17th century.

Among the tree species in this 85-acre wood are birch, ash, oak, hazel, cherry, hawthorn, dog rose and blackthorn.

This was once all part of the Hindley Hall Estate, the magnificent Georgian mansion of which is now the clubhouse for the Hindley Hall Golf Club.

Borsdane Wood is prettiest on the banks of the Borsdane Brook, which feeds the nearby Pennington Flash, surrounded by a 500-acre country park.

15. Fairy Glen

Further away, to the northwest of Wigan, there’s a parcel of secluded West Lancashire countryside tucked into the slope of Parbold Hill.

Here the Sprodley Brook has whittled away the sandstone to form walls of rock, waterfalls and cascades.

This is all in the shade of fresh broadleaf woodland, with oaks and ashes dating back centuries, and scattered with younger birches and alders.

The brook is followed by a single trail that has benches to admire the falls.

Try to come in April or May when the blue bells and red campions bring lots of colour to the forest floor.

15 Best Things to Do in Wigan (Greater Manchester, England):

• Haigh Woodland Park
• Museum of Wigan Life
• Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green
• Mesnes Park
• Leeds and Liverpool Canal
• Trencherfield Mill
• Church of St Wilfrid
• The Old Courts
• Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve
• Wigan Little Theatre
• Three Sisters Circuit
• Borsdane Wood

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Wigan sits right in the heart of England’s North West, surrounded by towns synonymous with the industrial golden age: Warrington, St Helens, Bolton and Chorley, with Manchester and Liverpool just over the horizon. Wigan’s particular trades were pottery, clock making, mills and coal mining, and they in turn led to the canals coming, and eventually the railway. Most of that industry is gone now, but there’s still a huge Heinz food factory, and the bookmaker Tote has its headquarters here, among other thriving industries. There’s still a busy shopping area for the locals, too, and the town is well known for its nightlife.

The town is famed around the world for three things: pies (everyone here loves them); Wigan Warriors (easily England’s most successful rugby league club); and George Orwell's 1937 book The Road to Wigan Pier, which documented the lifestyles of the workers of this and other Northern towns. The West Coast Mainline runs straight through the middle of the town on the Bolton and Warrington branch, making it a perfect place to live for commuters to either town, plus Liverpool and Manchester.

Not content with being the birthplace of Northern Soul and legendary all-nighters, Wigan is also notorious for it’s Boxing Day fancy dress night where thousands of revellers take over the bars and streets.

It also has rich sporting heritage as home to one of the world’s greatest ever Rugby League teams Wigan Warriors. The town's football club, Wigan Athletic are also the 2013 FA Cup winners. Both play at the 25,000 capacity DW Stadium.

Why visit Wigan

It’s quite possible you’re visiting Wigan to watch a rugby match, in which case the DW Stadium is about 20 minutes’ walk, or 5 minutes’ taxi, from the station – have a read of the club’s  game day experience  for more details on where you need to go for a memorable day pitch side. One thing is guaranteed – there’s going to be an unbelievable atmosphere in this rugby-obsessed town.

Just to the north east of the town, the houses give way to miles of rolling countryside, and the delightful  Haigh Woodland Park .  It’s a fine place to wander around, whether you’re alone or with friends and family, but if you fancy doing something fun, you can try out the high ropes, mini golf or perhaps a round of the full size golf course if you’ve got time on your hands.

A taste of Wigan’s cultural heritage is never far away, either. You can visit the  Museum of Wigan Life ,  or be awe-struck by the  Trencherfield  Mill Steam Engine ,  a century-old powerhouse that is as thrilling as it is fascinating, especially when it’s fired up and going. At some point, you’ll have to try a pie, so drop into a pie shop, baker or chippy to have your fill. You won’t regret it.

Once you've had enough of pies, you can visit the local market town Ormskirk (just over 15 miles away) which has three Michelin star restaurants. Why not plan a trip out to Moor Hall - which has two Michelin stars - or its sister restaurant, the Barn - which was awarded its first Michelin star in 2022.

All we'd say is book your spot early to avoid disappointment.

And for dessert? It has to be a piece of Ormskirk's famous gingerbread.

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It’s quite possible you’re visiting Wigan to watch a rugby match, in which case the DW Stadium is about 20 minutes’ walk, or 5 minutes’ taxi, from the station – have a read of the club’s game day experience for more details on where you need to go for a memorable day pitchside. One thing is guaranteed – there’s going to be an unbelievable atmosphere in this rugby-obsessed town.

Just to the north east of the town, the houses give way to miles of rolling countryside, and the delightful Haigh Woodland Park . It’s a fine place to wander around, whether you’re alone or with friends and family, but if you fancy doing something fun, you can try out the high ropes, mini golf or perhaps a round of the full size golf course if you’ve got time on your hands.

A taste of Wigan’s cultural heritage is never far away, either. You can visit the Museum of Wigan Life , or be awe-struck by the Trencherfield Mill Steam Engine , a century-old powerhouse that is as thrilling as it is fascinating, especially when it’s fired up and going. At some point, you’ll have to try a pie, so drop into a pie shop, baker or chippy to have your fill. You won’t regret it.

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The easiest way to save is to avoid peak hours , so plan your journey to arrive after rush hour if you can. Also, the longer in advance you book, the cheaper your fare will be – again, if you’ve got plenty of notice about your trip to Wigan, book your ticket asap, so you’ll save more.

Travelling with at least two others? Groups of three or more can qualify for a group booking discount if you all book your tickets together. And you’re more likely to be able to sit together that way, too. Speaking of booking, if you get your ticket direct through this website or our app, you’ll also save, because we won’t charge a booking fee, unlike the third-party vendors.

A longer-term way to save is if you have a Railcard . It’s aimed at frequent rail travellers, because a single one-off charge for the card grants you very big discounts – one third or even 50% – off your off-peak tickets. Those savings can really mount up if you're a regular user. For more saving tips, visit our ways to save page.

Are there taxis outside Wigan train station?

There is no taxi rank at Wigan North Western station, although there are several local taxi companies that you can use.

Can I get to Wigan by train?

Yes, it’s easy to get to Wigan by train. Avanti West Coast runs regular trains to Wigan, so you can travel in comfort from wherever you are in the country. Check our train times page for up-to-date information on routes, journey times, and train timetables.

Can you park overnight at Wigan train station?

The car park at Wigan North Western isn't open 24/7.

How can I get to and from Wigan train station?

The station is well-served by public transport. Bus routes that pass by the station include services 132, 352, 575, 7, 8 and 9. It also has a large car park, and bike parking.

How can I get a cheap train ticket to Wigan?

The best way to get cheap tickets to Wigan is to book in advance. You can do that online or on the Avanti West Coast app - and remember that when you book directly with us, you don’t pay any booking fees. It’s also easy to upgrade or change your ticket when you book with us , giving you more flexibility. There are also lots of other ways to save with Avanti. If you’re travelling with friends, family, colleagues or with a school group, consider booking a group ticket to benefit from cheaper tickets, or if you fall into one of our eligible groups, you could save up to a third on the cost of train tickets with a railcard.

When is the best time to visit Wigan?

Wigan is a great place to visit all year round, and there's always something to see and do in the town. Highlights include Wigan Pride in August, Frost Fest in winter, and Wigan Live, showcasing talented, unsigned musical artists.

How far in advance can I book train tickets?

Tickets usually become available to book online and on the app 12 weeks in advance. You can sign up for Advance Ticket Alerts to be notified when tickets for your routes become available. Remember that the earlier you book, the more you save - and with an Advance ticket , you’ll always have a seat booking for stress-free travel, whatever your destination.

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When you travel First Class with Avanti, all you need to do is sit back and relax - and let us take care of the rest. You’ll enjoy roomier seats with a guaranteed table, so you can catch up on emails, watch an episode of your favourite show, or get stuck into a good book. We also offer complimentary food and drink on board in First Class, served to you at your table by a dedicated host (subject to availability), with a carefully chosen menu featuring suppliers local to our routes. And if you’re departing from or arriving at one of our stations with a First Class Lounge, you can take advantage of it to enjoy snacks, refreshments, comfortable seating and free, fast Wi-Fi.

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Manchester United wins FA Cup final behind teenagers' goals: Highlights from win vs. Man City

Behind two first-half goals from their teenage phenoms, Manchester United defeated rival Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored within 10 minutes of each other to put United ahead 2-0 before halftime. City, the four-time reigning Premier League champions, pulled a goal back via Jeremy Doku in the final minutes of regulation but were unable to find an equalizer.

"Incredible. Nobody believed in us. But we're a team, all together. We fought, the game of our lives," Garnacho said.

It's the 13th time that Manchester United has won the FA Cup in the tournament's 143-year existence, second only to 14-time champion Arsenal. The victory also earned Manchester United a spot in the 2024-24 UEFA Europa League, Europe's second-tier club competition.

City, this season's Premier League champions, were hoping to become the first club to win the domestic double in back-to-back seasons.

Here’s how Saturday’s action unfolded in London:

FINAL: Manchester United 2, Manchester City 1

United held on for a 2-1 win over their cross-town in the 2024 FA Cup final, claiming the tournament's trophy for the 13th time in club history. The victory earned United qualification for the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hagen was thought to be on the hot seat following his club's disappointing Premier League season and fans will be keeping a close eye on what happens to United's boss in the days and weeks to come.

"The performance was very good against the best team in the world," Ten Hag told the BBC. "We've had so many setbacks this season with all the injuries but we showed so much resilience and I'm proud of them."

Asked whether it was his last game, Ten Hag said: "I don't know. For me this is a project and when I came in it was a mess."

Goal! City's Jérémy Doku makes it 2-1 in final minutes

The final minutes of the FA Cup final will be something of a frenzy after Manchester City's Jérémy Doku scored from outside the area on a low shot that probably should have been stopped by goalkeeper Andre Onana, who was prone to mistakes throughout his first season with United. Game on!

Manchester City running out of time

With 10 minutes left of the 90, Manchester City is throwing everything they've got at United but have been unable to find a breakthrough. Julian Alvarez came on earlier in the second half for Kevin De Bruyne to give City some more firepower up top.

United goalkeeper Andre Onana made a big save on a long-range effort by City's Kyle Walker to keep the game 2-0.

Manchester City makes halftime subs, Haaland hits bar

Manuel Akanji replaces Nathan Aké in defense for City while winger Jérémy Doku comes on for Mateo Kovacic, a more offensive change by Pep Guardiola trailing 2-0.

In the 55th minute, Man City forward Erling Haaland fired a shot off the crossbar, his team's best chance of the day so far.

Halftime: Manchester United 2, Manchester City 0

United takes a stunning 2-0 lead into the dressing room after goals from teenagers Alejandro Garnacho (30th minute) and Kobbie Mainoo (39th minute).

Pep Guardiola's team dominated possession (75%) in the first half but only managed one shot on goal. City are more than capable of digging out of this hole, but United did a great job finding space when their rivals press to get the ball back, particularly on the second goal.

Kobbie Mainoo goal makes it 2-0 for Man United

Less than 10 minutes after fellow 19-year-old Alejandro Garnacho put United ahead, Kobbie Mainoo scored to cap off a sweeping counter-attack and make it 2-0, first-timing a shot from close range after a clever pass from captain Bruno Fernandes.

Mainoo played 24 Premier League games for United this season, earning his way into England's senior national team ahead of this summer's European Championships.

Goal! Alejandro Garnacho gives Manchester United a 1-0 lead

United's 19-year-old old winger Alejandro Garnacho pounced on a mistake by City defender Joško Gvardiol, who tried to head the ball back to his goalkeeper in an awkward encounter on a long ball played over the top. City keeper Stefan Ortega had come out to try collecting the ball, allowing Garnacho to slip in behind and score in the 30th minute.

Manchester City has early penalty shout denied by VAR

United defender Lisandro Martinez collided with City's Erling Haaland going up for a cross in the opening minutes with the Premier League's Golden Boot winner hitting the ground hard. City wanted a penalty but a quick VAR check decided that there wasn't enough there to warrant a spot kick.

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City won both meetings between the clubs in the 2023-24 Premier League season after taking last year's FA Cup final against their rivals.

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Erik ten hag rumors swirl.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes his team can salvage what has been a woeful season in Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City, a game steeped in speculation it could be the beleaguered manager's last with the club.

"It's all about trophies," Ten Hag told reporters on Thursday. "We have a huge opportunity to win a trophy.

"In the last 10 years there have not been so many trophies at the club but we have the opportunity to win two in two years," he added, in reference to last season's League Cup victory.

The Dutchman declined to answer when he was asked if Saturday could be his final game in charge for United.

"I have nothing to say, I just focus on the job I have to do and that is win the game on Saturday and then we are in the project and keep going in the project," he said. "I came here to win trophies. Saturday I have the opportunity to achieve this and we earned this opportunity as a team.

"After every season you review it and see where you are in the project and what things may need to change."

How to watch the FA Cup final in USA

The 2024 FA Cup final will air exclusively on ESPN+ on Saturday, May 25.

Where is the FA Cup final in 2024?

The 2024 FA Cup final will be held at Wembley Stadium in London.

The new Wembley Stadium has hosted the match since 2007, the year the stadium opened. The original Wembley hosted the FA Cup final every year except one from 1923 to 2000. The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, was home to the game from 2001-2006 while the new Wembley was under construction.

FA Cup final 2024 kick off time

The 2024 FA Cup final begins at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 25.

List of FA Cup winners

• 2022-23 : Manchester City
• 2021-22 : Liverpool
• 2020-21 : Leicester City
• 2019-20 : Arsenal
• 2018-19 : Manchester City
• 2017-18 : Chelsea
• 2016-17 : Arsenal
• 2015-16 : Manchester United
• 2014-15 : Arsenal
• 2013-14 : Arsenal
• 2012-13 : Wigan Athletic

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Panthers great Greg Alexander 'in shock' over 'worst video referee decision I've ever seen'

Penrith Panthers great Greg Alexander has gone nuclear at the video referee from the World Club Challenge after Wigan 's controversial victory.

The officiating has come under significant criticism from the fixture with former NRL star Jamie Soward labelling it \ .

Jake Wardle's match-winning try was the most controversial, with the video referee ruling there was insufficient evidence to overturn the on field call .

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"I can't see a definitive reposition of that ball back to the line," the video referee said.

Jake Wardle was awarded a controversial try against the Panthers.   Nine

"I've got a live call of a try. I have insufficient evidence to overturn the live call. I'm happy with these angles I need. I've made my decision."

Alexander described the decision and officiating performance as the worst ever.

"The video referee performance, especially in the second half with the awarding of the Jake Wardle try was the worst I've ever seen, the worst video referee decision I've ever seen," he said on SEN.

"He had the temerity to say there's insufficient evidence to change the on field decision."

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The Panthers premiership winner, who is now a club director, added he was "in shock" after the incident.

"I can't remember what the commentators were saying after that because I was still in shock ... he was a foot short of the try line, I don't think you could get a better camera angle to make the decision on that incident," he said.

Penrith have featured in the past two World Club Challenge matches, but lost to St Helens in 2023 and Wigan this year.

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