Win tickets to watch Wire derby clash with Wigan in Super League
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The Wire take on derby rivals Wigan on Friday, August 8 at 8pm at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.
It will be the first time they have met since the clash in Las Vegas at the start of the year.
We have a family ticket on offer in our competition.
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The deadline for entry is close of play on Monday, August 3.
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