A Joe Burgess hat-trick has helped Wigan claim a first World Club Challenge success since 1994 with a 22-6 win over Cronulla at the DW Stadium. The victory ensured a clean sweep for the Super League over the NRL in the World Club Series following Warrington's win over Brisbane on Saturday. Former Sydney Roosters and South Sydney winger Burgess crossed twice in a breathless first half to give the home side a 10-0 lead at the interval. However, Wigan were unable to take advantage of the error with the Sharks winning the resulting scrum against the head to break downfield and score through Raimen. Boosted by that try, the Sharks laid siege to the Wigan line but were thwarted time and time again by a Wigan wall that wouldn't bend before they iced a memorable victory through Burgess.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 19, 2017 18:43 UTC