7 March 2026

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Toulouse (6) 16

Tries: Ashall-Bott, charge try, Laguerre Goals: Shorrocks 2

Wigan (18) 36

Tries: Eckersley 2, Keighran 2, French, O'Neill, Walters Goals: Keighran 4

Wigan Warriors ran in 4 tries in 14 minutes as they overpowered Toulouse Olympique to keep their 100% winning start to the Super League season.

Wigan made it four wins from 4 versus Toulouse to resume their two-point lead at the top after Warrington Wolves won on Friday to move level with them.

Zach Eckersley and Adam Keighran each scored two shots in Wigan's first-half attack at the Stade Ernest-Wallon before Bevan French, Brad O'Neill and Sam Walters finished their scoring.

Super League newbies Toulouse never ever quit and their ratings originated from Olly Ashall-Bott, a charge shot and Benjamin Laguerre.

Wigan began like a team who had steamrollered their method to the top of Super League and opened the scoring after just eight minutes when Eckersley discussed in the corner to crown a fine death relocation.

Keighran powered over the line 3 minutes later and added the kick to make it 10-0.

Wigan were relentless and Keighran required his way over once again in the 16th minute to extend the Warriors' lead to 14-0 before Eckerlsey discussed in the corner on 22 minutes to make it 18-0.

Toulouse attempted to react and French, deputising at full-back for Jai Field, who is recovering from an appendix operation, made a try-saving deal with on Ashall-Bott.

Ashall-Bott would not be denied, though, and crossed the line after collecting Laguerre's kick on the stroke of half-time.

Toulouse tried to continue their comeback, but Wigan were just too excellent and French showed great strength to power over the line on 53 minutes to make it 22-6.

Toulouse refused to lie down and they were granted a penalty try out 58 minutes when Liam Marshall took on Ashall-Bott without the ball as he tried to touch down. Shorrocks added the extra indicate decrease Wigan's cause 24-12.

Back came Wigan two minutes later on and 20-year-old Jack Farrimond revealed what a star he will be as he rupture through before establishing Brad O'Neill to cross the line and increase their result in 30-12.

Still Toulouse kept going and Laguerre discussed in the left-hand corner on 66 minutes, regardless of French's take on.

Man of the match Farrimond had a hand in 4 shots and he weaved his way through Toulouse to establish Sam Walters for Wigan's seventh shot eight minutes from time.

'I like the mindset of the group' - reaction

Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet stated:

"It was a brave performance. Credit to Toulouse who challenged us and postured issues. I liked our start, we required to take it up which we did.

"There will definitely be things we look at, and technical things we might have done much better, but playing here brings challenges in different ways.

"It's very early days. There will be obstacles to conquer in the future, however I like the mentality of the group."

Toulouse: Ashall-Bott; Laguerre, Tropis, Rennie, Polselli; Lacans, Shorrocks; Belmas, Hands, Butler, Jussaume, Wallace, Marion.

Interchanges: Cator, Bretherton, Roumanos, Garrigues.

Wigan: French; Eckersley, Keighran, Farrell, Marshall; Farrimond, Smith; Havard, O'Neill, Thompson, Nsemba, Walters, Ellis.

Interchanges: Mago, Partington, Eseh, Kerr.

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