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Wigan misery continues

19/05/2006

Wigan's miserable season continued as a 16-4 defeat to Salford dumped them out of the Challenge Cup on a rainy night in Manchester.

The first half was scoreless and it was not until seven minutes into the second half that Salford's Sean Rutgerson went over for the first try in the fifth round clash.

John Wilshere added the extras but was off target when Stuart Littler scored Salford's second try to make it 10-0.

Aaron Moule's try, converted by Stephen Myler, made it 16-0 before Pat Richards touched down for Wigan's only points.

The Challenge Cup represented one of the chances for Brian Noble's team to build something positive after a disastrous start to the season.

The once-great Wigan are bottom of the Super League, having won just twice in 14 league games.

In the night's other game, Leeds ran in 12 tries as they thrashed National League One side Rochdale 66-0.

A brace from Danny Williams helped Leeds into an early 10-0 lead.

They had to wait 20 minutes before their next try but scores from Shane Millard, Scott Donald and Carl Ablett ensured they led 26-0 at the break.

Donald completed his hat-trick and Danny McGuire, Chev Walker, Nick Scruton, Chris Feather and Ablett also went over after the interval.

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