Rugby league team season
Wigan Warriors 2003 season | ||||
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Super League VIII Rank | 3rd | |||
Play-off result | Runners-up | |||
Challenge Cup | Semi-final | |||
2003 record | Wins: 22; draws: 2; losses: 8 | |||
Points scored | For: 776; against: 512 | |||
Team information | ||||
Stadium | JJB Stadium | |||
Top scorers | ||||
Tries | David Hodgson (20) | |||
Points | Andy Farrell (213) | |||
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This article outlines the 2003 season for the British rugby league club Wigan Warriors. This season saw them compete in the Super League and Challenge Cup.
League table
Main article: Super League VIIIPos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Bradford Bulls (L, C) | 28 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 878 | 529 | +349 | 44 | Semi-final |
2 | Leeds Rhinos | 28 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 751 | 555 | +196 | 41 | |
3 | Wigan Warriors | 28 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 776 | 512 | +264 | 40 | Elimination play-offs |
4 | St Helens | 28 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 845 | 535 | +310 | 31 | |
5 | London Broncos | 28 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 643 | 696 | −53 | 30 | |
6 | Warrington Wolves | 28 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 748 | 619 | +129 | 29 | |
7 | Hull F.C. | 28 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 701 | 577 | +124 | 27 | |
8 | Castleford Tigers | 28 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 612 | 633 | −21 | 25 | |
9 | Widnes Vikings | 28 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 640 | 727 | −87 | 25 | |
10 | Huddersfield Giants | 28 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 628 | 715 | −87 | 23 | |
11 | Wakefield Trinity Wildcats | 28 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 505 | 774 | −269 | 15 | |
12 | Halifax (R) | 28 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 372 | 1227 | −855 | 0 | Relegation to National League One |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (L) League Leaders' Shield Winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- St Helens deducted 2 points for salary cap breaches.
- Hull F.C. deducted 2 points for salary cap breaches.
- Halifax deducted 2 points for salary cap breaches.
Source:
Play-offs
Main article: Super League VIII § Play-offsDate | Round | Opponent | H/A | Result | Scorers | Att. |
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Elimination Play-off 1 | Warrington Wolves | H | 25–12 | |||
Elimination Semi Final | St Helens | H | 40–24 | |||
Elimination Final | Leeds Rhinos | A | 23–22 | |||
18 October 2003 | Grand Final | Bradford Bulls | N | 12–25 |
Cup run
Main article: 2003 Challenge CupDate | Round | Opponent | H/A | Result | Scorers | Att. |
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9 February 2003 | Fourth Round | Simms Cross | H | 92–3 | ||
2 March 2003 | Fifth Round | Doncaster Dragons | A | 50–10 | ||
16 March 2003 | Quarter Final | Swinton Lions | A | 70–12 | ||
13 April 2003 | Semi Final | Bradford Bulls | H | 22–36 |
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References
- ^ "Champions lose points". BBC Sport. 29 May 2003. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Hull call for cap changes". BBC Sport. 17 July 2003. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- "Super League (Sky Sports)".
- "Challenge Cup (Sky Sports)".
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