A difficult afternoon at Parsons Meadow saw Wigan St Judes fall 76–4 to a ruthless Barrow Raiders side. Despite the scoreline, Judes showed heart, effort, and flashes of quality — but Barrow’s power, pace, and clinical execution proved overwhelming across the eighty minutes.

First Half: Barrow Take Control, Judes Hit Back

Barrow started strongly, dominating early field position and converting pressure into points with sharp edge play and quick ruck speed. Their forwards consistently won the middle, giving their halves the platform to dictate the tempo.

Judes, however, produced a bright moment of their own when Dante Samuels crossed for a well‑taken try — a deserved reward for persistence and smart ball movement. That effort briefly halted Barrow’s momentum, but the visitors continued to capitalise on territory and possession, heading into the break with a 40–4 advantage.

Second Half: Effort Without Reward

Judes returned with determination, but Barrow maintained their intensity. Their support play and offloading game stretched the defence repeatedly, adding further tries as the half wore on.

Even as the scoreboard moved away, Judes never stopped competing. Strong carries, committed tackling, and moments of enterprise showed the character of the group, who battled to the final whistle.

Full-Time Reflections

The result was a tough one, but Judes can take positives from individual performances and the resilience shown throughout. Against a well‑drilled Barrow outfit, the experience will serve as a valuable learning opportunity.

Judes Standouts

Man of the Match: Calum Palmer — relentless work rate, strong carries, and leadership throughout
Joey Brady — tireless in defence and always willing to take tough carries
Harry Parkinson — energetic, brave, and consistently involved in the action

Final Score:

Wigan St Judes 4
Barrow Raiders 76