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Round 4
vs CASTLEFORD TIGERS
22-04-21 - Kick Off 6pm
at The DW Stadium
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#NeverGonnaStop
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CHAIRMAN
Good evening and welcome to tonight’s game against
Castleford Tigers.
a key part of the current generation coming through and we
are pleased to sign him on a new long-term contract.
Although our fans cannot be in the stands to watch tonight, As you now know, Jackson Hastings will leave the Club at
it is good to be back at the DW Stadium – our first home the end of the 2021 season to join Wests Tigers on a two-
game in five months and just our second home fixture in over year deal. It has always been known that Jackson had a
a year. The staff and the players deserve huge credit for desire to return to the NRL someday and I have always
their persistence and the way they have performed on the respected his honesty about that. His exceptional
pitch throughout the past year – travelling to different stadia contribution to the team each week is clear to see and I
every week and playing without fans. know he is solely focused on trying to bring success to the
It has been a Club this year.
positive start to “The staff and the players deserve huge In tonight's game, I
the new season would like to
– four games credit for their persistence and the way welcome
and four wins –
you cannot ask
they have performed on the pitch Castleford’s Ian
Fulton and Mark
for more than throughout the past year – travelling to Grattan to the DW
that. I know Stadium. Like
Adrian and his different stadia every week and playing Wigan, Castleford
coaching team
will be working
without fans. ” have had a good
start to the new
on a number of season winning all
improvements that can be made – in particular the way the four of their games. They will provide a big test for our
team starts each game – but I have been really encouraged players. I am looking forward to what I am sure will be
by what I have seen so far, and I expect performances to another thrilling and entertaining Betfred Super League
continue to improve. encounter.
Off the pitch, young Harry Smith signed a new four-year
deal with the Club on Sunday. The last 12 years of Wigan’s Enjoy the game.
strategy has been based upon the importance of youth
development and bringing young players through into the Ian Lenagan,
first team as early as we can and supporting them. Harry is Chairman - Wigan Warriors
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ADRIAN LAM
There’s only one place to start, the news confirmed that
Jackson Hastings will not be a Wigan player beyond 2021…
What are those small fixes? Can you give us an example?
They are disciplined based – they are penalties, they are six again
I spoke to Jackson about it and he was honest and open about it. or they are errors. We call them pressure releases and if you have
In a club sense I’m glad it is out now, and we can move forward. over a certain amount of those in a game it’s a tough game to win.
In regard to what he’s given us as a player, he’s certainly the We are working hard always on executing our skill better at
ultimate competitor and he brings a lot of energy to us. It’s sad training so come game day when we are in a position to get
that we are going to lose him to the NRL, but he’s still got this points, to get out of our half or to apply pressure, we are better
year to finish and hopefully on a positive note. Jackson has always at it.
made it clear that he wanted to go back to the NRL at some stage
and having two years with our great club we should see it as an Harry Smith signed a new deal this week, what is your
reaction to that news?
honour. On game day he gives it his absolute all. What he’s
I’m really pleased for Harry. The whole group loves Harry. He’s
brought to us has been exceptional. He spoke in front of the
come through our system and he’s been here a long time now
players before the news was released, and his message was that
and he’s here for the future as well. Everyone is excited about that
he will show by his actions at training and in the game that he still
signing. I’m just pleased for him, he’s a good kid and he’s what
wants to be here and is a big part of who we are moving forward. Wigan is all about.
With him now being settled, I can only see him playing better
rugby. We play Castleford tonight, is this the toughest test yet?
They’ve been in pretty good form. They play an open brand of
Three wins from three in the Betfred Super League. Are you rugby. It’s going to be our toughest game – they’re undefeated.
happy with where we are at this stage? We’ve got a job on our hands this week, but it’s a great challenge
Yes, I am happy. When you look at our overall performances there for us and we’re excited about it. We want to be better than what
is a lot of improvement there and we acknowledge that as a team. we have been in the last few matches.
It’s important that we just keep building every week. I feel that our
intent, our attitude and our actions have been ten out of ten. We We’re back home at the DW Stadium, are you excited?
have made a few errors at times with our skill levels and that’s Everyone is excited to be back home. It’s a different feel this week
kept the opposition in the games, but we just need to keep getting but we just can’t let it get ahead of ourselves. We want to make it
better at those minor things and I’m sure our performances will a fortress and set the season off with a strong performance which
improve. will put us in great shape because we play Hull next week as well.
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Editor’s
Comment.
PROGRAMME EDITOR DAVE KUZIO RETURNS THIS WEEK AND IS FULL OF PRAISE FOR
BRAD SINGLETON, TWITCH AND JACKSON HASTINGS – WHICH MAKES A CHANGE FROM
HIS USUAL RANTS.
The main word being bandied about in the world of sport at Brad Singleton...
the moment is ‘greed’. All this talk of a European Super
amazing gesture.
League in football (sure I’ve heard that competition name
somewhere else), shows that money talks and the powers-
that-be don’t really care about the loyal fans.
Thankfully, that doesn’t seem to be the case in rugby league.
Wigan forward Brad Singleton has decided to put the needs of
supporters first with his amazing gesture of donating his jersey
that he wore against Leeds Rhinos – with all proceeds going to
the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Instead of putting in an auction site, where he could receive
plenty of big money offers, just like what happened when all the
Wigan players wore shirts featuring messages of support for
Rob Burrow last season, Singleton has decided to have a raffle
with tickets costing just £2.
Singleton is aware that money is hard to come by in the world
we are living in at the moment, so he is giving everyone the
opportunity to try and win this shirt. Like the famous saying
says, ‘you’ve got to be in it to win’. I know I wouldn’t normally
be able to get into a bidding war to win a shirt like this, but by
buying some tickets, I have as good a chance as anyone.
My main point of this, is not all people in sport are motivated by
money, greed and power. Full credit to Brad, this gesture is
fantastic, and I expect the winner of the shirt will be grateful to
have had the chance to be involved.
To enter the raffle to win Brad Singleton's shirt in aid of
MNDA, visit bit.ly/WWRLSingoShirt by 3pm on Tuesday
27th April to secure your tickets, priced at just £2
each.
I was not alone at the weekend when I logged into
Twitch to watch Wigan Warriors Women take on
Warrington in the Women’s Super League (ok,
my son logged me in). I was pleasantly
surprised at how well it worked, there were
hardly any streaming issues, and it was good
to see instant replays.
If it is possible, I would like Twitch to get
involved and stream more games. It was
well presented, and unlike other
streaming sites I didn’t want to throw it
out of the window.
As a fan of the club, I was
disappointed to hear that Jackson
Hastings would be leaving the
Warriors at the end of the season. And
it’s only for selfish reasons, he is a joy
to watch, and he has carried himself
well on and off the field throughout all
this speculation.
Last season I tweeted that I was
struggling with mental health issues, and
he replied and offered me some support. I
will never forget that, and I hope he finally gets
that Super League winners ring to take home at the end of the
year. Thanks for the memories Jackson.
Enjoy the game. WARRIOR - 09
Warriors
Newsdesk.
LAUNCH EVENT SCHEDULED YOUNG FORWARD O’NEILL JOINS
FOR FAN APPRECIATION SHIRT. WIDNES ON LOAN.
Teenager forward
Brad O’Neill has
signed a loan deal
with Betfred
Championship side
Widnes Vikings in
order to gain some
first-team
experience.
The 18-year-old, who
can play hooker or
loose forward, will
spend four weeks on
loan at the Vikings, and he made his debit for the club in their
22-14 home defeat at the hands of Dewsbury Rams.
The England Youth and Academy international has first team
experience having featured in the Warriors’ pre-season friendly
against Salford Red Devils in March.
Warriors head of youth, Darrell Goulding, said: “This is a
fantastic opportunity for Brad. It is a chance to test himself at a
high level, playing Championship rugby regularly.
“He has progressed through the Wigan Academy over the past
few years, and I feel his size and skill will be a great addition to
Fans who donated their season ticket money in order Widnes’ team.”
to receive a special edition shirt will receive their
jerseys in an exclusive event later in the year. CHALLENGE CUP TIE TO TAKE
Having received an update on the progress of the sizeable
Fan Appreciation Shirt order, Wigan are hoping to PLACE AT HEADINGLEY.
coincide their distribution with an exclusive launch event Wigan Warriors will play Hull FC in the Betfred Challenge
later this summer once lockdown restrictions are lifted. Cup Quarter Finals on Saturday 8th May at Emerald
The latest news from the manufacturer in Asia is that the Headingley Stadium (2:30pm K.O.), live on BBC1.
delivery of the shirts by sea is likely to ensure a June All four Betfred Challenge Cup Quarter Finals will be
arrival on British shores. broadcast live on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th May – and all of
Therefore, with this coinciding with the government’s them from the Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds.
provisional plan to relax social distancing rules from 21st Cup-holders Leeds Rhinos were defeated in Round Three by
June, the club are now making preparations for a special St Helens, whose tie with Huddersfield Giants will be shown
fun-filled event at Robin Park Arena as soon as possible live on Sky Sports at 8:15pm on Friday 7th May. Before then,
after that point, which will be the first chance for fans to Catalans Dragons take on Warrington Wolves in a 6pm kick-
get their hands on their richly-deserved shirt. off, also on Sky Sports.
The exact date, format and confirmation of the event will Coverage switches to BBC on Saturday 8th May, with BBC1
be dependent upon the continued success of the showing Hull FC versus Wigan at 2:30pm, and Castleford
government’s ‘road map’, so firm details cannot be Tigers and Salford Red Devils going head-to-head live on
confirmed at this time, but a further update will be issued BBC2 at 5pm.
in June to ensure that fans can get the date in their diaries BETFRED CHALLENGE CUP QUARTER FINAL DRAW:
once everything falls into place. Catalans Dragons v Warrington Wolves
The Fan Appreciation Shirt has been made available Friday 7th May, 6pm
exclusively to supporters who completed the response St Helens v Huddersfield Giants
form last August to confirm that they were happy to kindly Friday 7th May, 8:15pm
donate their 2020 season ticket credit back to the Club, Hull FC v Wigan Warriors
with the names of the thousands of fans who made that Saturday 8th May, 2:30pm
fantastic gesture being printed into the fabric of the shirt. Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils
Saturday 8th May, 5pm
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The Full
Eighty.
BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE ROUND TWO
THURSDAY 1st APRIL 2021
AT THE TOTALLY WICKED STADIUM Liam Farrell sprints away from Mason Lino.
Ollie Partington puffs out his cheeks.
WIGAN WARRIORS 34
WAKEFIELD TRINITY 6
Wigan made it back-to-back wins in the Betfred Super
League as Jake Bibby scored his first career hat-trick as
the Warriors brushed aside Wakefield Trinity 34-6 at the
Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens.
The Warriors welcomed back Jackson Hastings for his first
John Bateman celebrates his try. Strong defence on Matty Ashurst.
start of the campaign after missing the narrow win over
Leigh Centurions. Liam Farrell and Willie Isa were both
forced to play out of position in the centres with Oliver
Gildart still on the injured list, while Bibby moved to the
wing in place of the injured Jai Field. Tommy Leuluai bursts through the Wakefield defence.
For the second week in succession, Wigan conceded the
first try of the game as David Fifita showed all his strength WIGAN WARRIORS
by powering his way through a number of defenders to Zak Hardaker, Jake Bibby, Willie Isa, Liam Farrell, Umyla
touch down. Mason Lino converted to put the Yorkshire Hanley, Thomas Leuluai, Jackson Hastings, Joe Bullock,
side 6-0 in front. Sam Powell, Brad Singleton, John Bateman, Morgan
That was as good as it got for the visitors, as it took Wigan Smithies, Ollie Partington.
just four minutes for the Warriors to level it up as Oliver INTERCHANGES
Partington was awarded the try following a long look by the Joe Shorrocks, Ethan Havard, Liam Byrne, Harry Smith.
video referee. There were no more points in the first half, TRIES: Partington (24′), Bibby (47′, 60′, 77′)
Hardaker (56′), Bateman (69′)
and it looked like we were in for a close affair after the
GOALS: Hardaker (5/6)
break.
That wasn’t to be the case, as Wigan took full control and
WAKEFIELD TRINITY
scored five unanswered tries to seal the win. Three tries in
Ryan Hampshire, Innes Senior, Reece Lyne, Bill Tupou,
the space of 13 minutes saw the Warriors home.
Tom Johnstone, Jacob Miller, Mason Lino, David Fifita,
The first try in that period saw Bibby acrobatically touch
Jordan Crowther, Tinirau Arona, Matty Ashurst, Jay Pitts,
down in the corner after some great work from Isa. Zak
Joe Westerman.
Hardaker then scored a breakaway try as he backed up a
INTERCHANGES
line break from Farrell to go over, before Bibby grabbed his
Josh Wood, Chris Green, Kelepi Tanginoa, James
second with Isa again heavily involved. Batchelor.
With 11 minutes remaining, John Bateman scored his first TRY: Fifita (20′)
try since returning from Australia as he forced his way over GOAL: Lino (1/1)
from dummy half. The final score of the evening went to REFEREE: Scott Mikalauskas
Bibby, who collected a cross-field kick from Hardaker to
touch down and ensure Wigan’s 100 per cent start. Jacob Miller can only watch as Jake Bibby dives over the line.
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Consistently
the best.
TOM BRAMWELL OF THE MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS WRITES.
As we all know by now, it has been announced that It'll be difficult to see him move on and depart Super League -
Jackson Hastings will be leaving Wigan Warriors at the he's a genuine superstar of the sport - but he's never made
end of the season to return to Australia with Wests Tigers any secret of his intention to return home and prove himself in
– it’s a blow to the competition but let’s enjoy his talents the NRL.
for as long as he is in Super League. The circumstances surrounding his departure from Manly Sea
He's consistently been the best player on the park since Eagles have been well documented and it's fair to say he
pulling on the cherry and white jersey again and he's doing it wouldn't have found himself playing in the Super 8s Qualifiers
on the back of a very limited pre-season following an for Salford had things gone the way he would have liked.
extended break in his native Australia. When he arrived at the AJ Bell Stadium, the Red Devils were
really struggling. Ian Watson has consistently demonstrated
how new signings had to earn their spot in his team - most
notably when Todd Carney didn't even get on the field when
named on the interchange bench for his first game with the
club - but Hastings started against Leeds just days after
arriving in the country.
He was inspirational and his impact was immediate, helping
the club snap a seven-game losing streak against the Rhinos,
despite the dismissal of captain Lee Mossop after just 20
minutes.
Fifteen months later, Jackson had been named the Steve
Prescott Man of Steel and was preparing for Salford's first-
ever appearance in a Grand Final at Old Trafford.
The move to Wigan followed and while lots of things changed
- the facilities at the Warriors are certainly a class above and
he has some much more celebrated teammates around him -
the one thing that remains is Hastings' commitment to giving
his all every time he steps on the field.
If selected, tonight will be Jackson's 50th Super League
appearance. Across those, no one will have carried the ball
more. No one will have spent more time chirping at the
opposition (and teammates, on occasion). And for a little
bloke in the halves, he doesn't half put his body on the line.
Throughout his stay in Super League, it's felt inevitable he'd
be back in the NRL sooner rather than later. Two Grand
Finals in his two full seasons over here is a testament to the
quality he brings to the team.
He will be missed, undoubtedly. But the announcement of a
new long-term contract for Harry Smith this week, plus the
fact that Jai Field and Bevan French can both operate in the
halves, means the preparation may well have already been
made for life after Jackson.
For the remainder of the season, we should embrace and
enjoy every play. His commitment to Salford never waivered
even after his move to Wigan was announced - particularly
during the two play-off contests between the two clubs - and
he'll no doubt continue to give his all for his current club until
the day he leaves. I wouldn't bet against him packing a Super
League winners' ring when does.
In association with CAR CENTRE WIGAN
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On this day.
22nd April 2006.
The 2006 season was not the greatest in the history of ALSO ON 22ND APRIL 2006
Wigan Warriors rugby league club – although it will live on
in the memory of many fans for the rollercoaster ride it Number One Single:
produced. Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Ian Millward had recently been sacked as head coach, and
two days before the Warriors were to take on Huddersfield Number One Album:
Giants, Brian Noble was announced as the new coach and The hardest way to make an easy living – The Streets
suddenly the dark clouds started to move away.
Noble witnessed his new side tear Huddersfield apart that Boxing’s Heavyweight Champions of the World:
Saturday, and although it just patched up a few cracks, there Hasim Rahman WBC,
was finally hope at the club that they could avoid relegation. Nikolai Valuev WBA,
Wigan ran in nine tries as they hammered the Giants 46-14. Siarhei Liakhovich WBO,
Pat Richards and Brett Dallas both claimed a brace of tries, Wladimir Klitschko IBF
while Danny Orr, Chris Ashton, Danny Tickle, Sean
O’Loughlin and Micky Higham also crossed over with Premier League Champions:
Richards and Tickle kicking five goals between them. 2005-06: Chelsea
THE WIGAN TEAM THAT DAY: Price of a pint of lager:
Chris Ashton, Pat Richards, Kevin Brown, Darrell Goulding, £2.51
Brett Dallas, Danny Orr, Dennis Moran, Iafeta Paleaaesina,
Micky Higham, Jerry Seuseu, Jordan James, Bryan Fletcher,
Sean O’Loughlin. Pictured above:
Subs: Danny Tickle, Bryn Hargreaves, Wayne Godwin, Brian Fletcher congratulates Pat Richards after scoring one
Oliver Wilkes. of his brace of tries against the Giants on 22nd April 2006.
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The Full
Eighty.
BETFRED CHALLENGE CUP THIRD ROUND
FRIDAY 9th APRIL 2021
AT THE LNER COMMUNITY STADIUM
Ollie Partington in the thick of it.
YORK CITY KNIGHTS 0
WIGAN WARRIORS 26 Joe Bullock prepares to make his presence felt.
Despite the scoreline, Wigan were pushed hard by a
very determined York City Knights side as they booked
their place in the quarter-finals of the Betfred
Challenge Cup.
The Warriors scored five tries overall at the LNER
Community Stadium, but it will be the fact they kept York
scoreless that will have pleased Adrian Lam and his
coaching staff.
The Championship side didn’t have that many clear try
scoring opportunities, but what they threw at Wigan, the
Warriors managed to withstand and advance in the
competition.
It took until the 20th minute until Wigan broke the Umyla Hanley registers four points for the Warriors. Sam Powell gets things moving forward.
deadlock. Zak Hardaker crossed over for the opening try
as he finished off a right-edge passing move. YORK CITY KNIGHTS
It took Wigan another 12 minutes before they crossed Myles Harrison, Perry Whiteley, Tyme Dow-Nikau, Liam
Slater, Kieran Dixon, Matty Marsh, Danny Washbrook, James
again, but just like buses you wait for one and two come
Green, Will Jubb, Adam Cuthbertson, Joe Porter, Sam Scott,
along right away. Harry Smith went over after 32 minutes,
Tim Spears.
before turning provider four minutes later to allow INTERCHANGES
youngster Sam Halsall to grab his first senior try, as the Dan Barcoe, Ronan Dixon, Marcus Stock, AJ Towse.
Warriors led 14-0 at the break.
In the second-half, Wigan were expected to run away with WIGAN WARRIORS
it but credit has to go to York for not wilting under Zak Hardaker, Jake Bibby, Willie Isa, Sam Halsall, Umyla
pressure as they only conceded another 12 points. Hanley, Harry Smith, Jackson Hastings, Joe Bullock, Sam
Their third try fell to another youngster in the side – Umyla Powell, Brad Singleton, John Bateman, Morgan Smithies,
Hanley – who made amends for fluffing a try against Oliver Partington.
Wakefield by touching down after an outrageous dummy INTERCHANGES
from Hastings. Liam Byrne, Tony Clubb, Ethan Havard, Joe Shorrocks.
TRIES: Hardaker (20′), Smith (32′), Halsall (36′), Hanley
The game was over nine minutes later as prop forward
(51′), Clubb (62′)
Tony Clubb produced a sidestep that Hastings would
GOALS: Hardaker (3/5)
have been proud of, as he crashed over by the posts to
REFEREE: Marcus Griffiths.
set up a quarter-final tie against Hull FC. Morgan Smithies gets to grips with Danny Washbrook. Jackson Hastings exploits the gaps in the York defence.
18 - WARRIOR WARRIOR - 19Warriors Women.
WARRIORS WOMEN OPEN UP CAMPAIGN WITH CONVINCING WIN.
Georgia Wilson, Alison Burrows and Rachel Thompson were in It took Wigan just 60 seconds to start the scoring in the second half
sensational form as Wigan Warriors Women ran in 11 tries to as Victoria Molyneux threw an outrageous dummy before racing
open up their Super League campaign with a 52-8 success over away, while Wilson crossed over on the left for her fifth try following
newly promoted Warrington Wolves. a great run from Anna Mary Davies.
Wigan dominated the opening 40 minutes with Alison Burrows Warrington gave a good account of themselves and they grabbed
running the show as the Warriors ran in six first half tries with their second try of the afternoon with Amy Daniels collecting a ball
Georgia Wilson helping herself to four of them as they led 28-4 at from Simpson to touch down in the corner.
the interval. Three tries in 12 minutes saw the Warriors break through the half
After the break, the Warriors scored a further five tries as they century barrier with Burrows and Thompson combining to send
reached a half century of points against a spirited Warrington side Molyneux in for her second try, while Temple scored her second
who were playing their first game at Super League level. before full-back Becky Greenfield finished the scoring on the right
It took just eight minutes for the Warriors to get on the score sheet edge.
as captain Rachel Thompson collected a neat inside ball from
Burrows to crash over. Wilson converted for a 6-0 lead. WARRINGTON WOLVES
Two tries in the space of three minutes put Wigan in full control of Sam Simpson, Abigail Johnson, Beth Cox, Amy Daniels,
the contest. The first came to Wilson as she found herself on the Charlotte Melvin, Mag Jackson, Danielle Bound, Claire Mullaney,
end of a neat passing move involving Thompson and Burrows. Ellie Jelves, Cat Davies, Bryony Coombes, Georgia Sutherland,
Wilson grabbed her second soon after as she was on hand to take a Abby Latchford.
pass from Paige Costello to touch down in the corner. Wilson Interchanges: Keira McCosh, Rebekah Wilson, Armani
missed both conversion attempts as they led 14-0. Sharrock, Sarina Tamou
Wigan extended their lead to 20-0 with Burrows once again heavily Tries: Sutherland, Davies
involved. The scrum-half took the line on before sending Vanessa
Temple through a massive gap to score by the side of the posts, WIGAN WARRIORS
with Wilson tagging on the extras. Becky Greenfield, Georgia Wilson, Emily Stirzaker, Emily
The Warriors were clearly dominant, but Warrington refused to lie Baggaley, Megan Grace-Holding, Rachel Thompson, Alison
down. They grabbed their first try of the game as the impressive Burrows, Holly Speakman, Carys Marsh, Lucy Baggaley,
Georgia Sutherland took advantage of a gap in the Wigan defence Vanessa Temple, Paige Costello, Victoria Molyneux.
to score. Mag Jackson was off target as they trailed 20-4. Interchanges: Aimee Wood, Anna Mary Davies, Jade Gregory-
Wilson went over for her hat-trick, before ending the half with a Haselden, Amy Boardman
fourth after Burrows again caused havoc in the Warrington defence Tries: Wilson (5), Temple (2), Molyneux (2), Thompson,
as she made a break before being hauled down inches short. The Greenfield
ball was spread to the left once again and Wilson stepped inside to Goals: Wilson (4)
touch down.
WARRIOR - 21Long term deal.
SOME GOOD NEWS CAME OUT OF THE CLUB RECENTLY WITH YOUNGSTER HARRY
SMITH COMMITTING HIS FUTURE TO THE CLUB BY SIGNING A NEW FOUR-YEAR DEAL
WITH THE WARRIORS.
Harry Smith has been with the Warriors since he How long had the contract negotiations been going
was 14, having joined the Scholarship system from on, was it sorted out quickly?
amateur club Wigan St Jude’s. I wouldn’t say it was sorted out quickly, but just enough
With 22 appearances and six tries to his name so far, time I reckon. I managed to get the deal done and I am
Smith’s consistent and impressive performances have seen really happy with what has happened, and hopefully we can
him be rewarded with a long-term deal keeping him at quick on now for the rest of the season and get some game
Wigan until at least 2024. time and get some trophies won.
Over the next few pages, the 21-year-old explains the
reason behind signing the new contract, plus what the Is there anything you can share with us about those
powers-that-be think about him. talks? It’s obviously a four-year-deal and Adrian
“It is a massive achievement Lam, Kris Radlinski and Ian Lenagan think you are
Congratulations, Harry on a new four-year deal with a big part of the future.
for myself and my family. the club. Is it great to get your future sorted out? That was what the main chat was about. I took from those
Yeah, definitely. It is a massive achievement for myself and chats that I could be the future of the club and the future
I am happy to be on board my family. I am happy to be on board for the next four years half-back and hopefully take the club on to win many
and hopefully win some trophies and get to that next level. trophies. That is my aim and obviously the club’s aim. I am
for the next four years really happy to be a part of that.
and hopefully win some There had been a little bit of speculation over what
you might do over the past six months or so, maybe
trophies and get to even going out on loan, is that still something that
might happen or are you happy to stay here and
that next level.” fight for a place?
I am definitely happy to stay here and fight for a place.
Obviously, there is a lot of competition, but I am always
learning, and competition is good competition. If it ends up
coming to be a loan move it will only benefit me either way.
I am just happy with where I am at the minute.
You get to train and play with the likes of Jackson
Hastings and Tommy Leuluai, two players who you
presumably watch and work with everyday and you
can learn from.
Definitely. That is what I am doing this year, and what I did
last year as well. I am taking in as much as I can and
learning off two great half-backs and that is only going
to help me in the future to do what I want to do in the
game.
You have featured in every game so far this
season, so there are definitely chances for you to
play.
That is what I spoke to Lammy about. He said, keep doing
what you are doing, take your chance when you play and
hopefully, I’ll get a few more starts. I was off the bench a
lot last season, so hopefully I can earn a few more starts
and keep developing my game.
continued overleaf
22 - WARRIOR WARRIOR - 23Even with four recognised halves at the club, we
have seen already with losing Jai Field to injury,
there will perhaps be even more opportunities.
Anything can happen in rugby, and hopefully I can keep
my place in the squad and when my chance comes, I can
take it with both hands.
Adrian Lam has made no secret to the fact that he
has watched you for a long time, particularly with
the England Academy from afar, he also likes to
have a half on the bench which is obviously good
for you.
Yeah, definitely. Lammy has always spoke to me to
since he came to the club. He likes the way I play
and has said he will work with me, so I am really
happy to have Lammy say that to me. With the
half-back on the bench, it’s good for myself
and hopefully I can bring something to the
team every week.
The kicking game is a particular
strength of yours, a left footed kicker
as well, it offers the side something
different, it’s good to have the different
tools?
Yeah. That is one of my key aspects that I
work on a lot. Hopefully, that will help me get
in the team and I can use it to my advantage
and hopefully the results will show that.
All through the Under 18s and 19s, you
kicked goals, that is also something you
could take on later in your career?
Me and Zak are always practicing after training,
and I am always at him saying that I should be the
kicker, and he always gives it me back. At the minute, he
is kicking well so if I get a start, you never know.
Hopefully, in the future I would love to do some goal
kicking.
Just in general, what do you make of the start to
the season and the prospects for the rest of 2021?
The prospects are massive when you look at our squad,
the bulk of players around my age, it is very exciting. The
season so far? We couldn’t have asked for anymore,
three wins, but there are definitely areas we still want to
work on. We’ll continue to do that.
continued overleaf
WARRIOR - 25WHAT THE BOSSES SAID: part of the first team squad and I put him in early in the
Wigan Warriors executive director, Kris Radlinski: season last year to see how he would go. The way he
“The retention of young exciting players should be developed over 2020 was outstanding and his performance
celebrated just as much as bringing in new signings to the in the game against St Helens last September saw him take
club. Harry Smith is very much a key figure for Wigan in the a step up, showing he is good enough to play at any club in
coming years. Every time something has been asked of Super League. He has one of the best kicking games in the
him, he has delivered. He has a strong skill set and goes league. When I give him advice, he takes it onboard and is
about his business in a calm and confident manner. With a quick learner, so there’s some great signs moving
his long-term future now decided, Harry can work on fine forward from him.”
tuning his game to take it to the next level. I have no doubt
that his commitment and dedication mean he will have a
Chairman, Ian Lenagan:
successful career at Wigan.”
“The last 12 years of Wigan’s strategy has been based
Warriors head coach, Adrian Lam: upon the importance of youth development and bringing
“I watched Harry when he played for the England Academy young players through into the first team as early as we can
side against Australia and thought him outstanding. I’ve and supporting them. Harry is a key part of the current
always thought he was going to be a special player for generation coming through and we are pleased to sign him
Wigan. From that moment, I always wanted him to be a on a new long-term contract.” n
WARRIOR - 27In opposition
Castleford Tigers. DAVID KUZIO WRITES.
Over the past few years, Wigan and Warriors, their last victory at the DW Stadium was
Castleford have become fierce rivals on back in 2017 when Jake Trueman scored a first-half THE COACH
the field, and they both put their hat-trick on his full Super League debut.
unbeaten start to the season on the line Castleford will head to the DW Stadium full of
DARYL POWELL.
tonight. confidence after winning all three games in Super This will be Daryl Powell’s last
The Tigers have won four of their last 10 League, as well as advancing to the quarter-finals of season in charge of Castleford
matches in all competitions against the the Challenge Cup. Tigers, after it was announced that
he would take over from Steve Price
as the coach of Warrington Wolves in
THE SEASON SO FAR. 2022.
Powell is one of the best English coaches in the game, and
Castleford Tigers join Wigan Warriors, St Helens and Leeds Rhinos, with Holmes, Evalds and Turner all getting
he obviously feels his time has come to an end at
Catalans Dragons as the only teams left in Super on the score sheet again.
League with a 100% winning record. Having advanced in the Challenge Cup with a golden- Castleford. That doesn’t mean he has given up, he will be
The Tigers were handed a tough start when they faced point extra time win over Hull Kingston Rovers, Castleford determined to end his time with the Tigers with some more
Warrington Wolves in week one. On paper, this was a returned to Super League action with a convincing 52-16 silverware.
tough match, but Castleford didn’t have any real problems win over Leigh Centurions. Powell guided Castleford to the 2017 Grand Final after
as Jordan Turner grabbed a brace of tries with Oliver The Tigers ran in nine tries with Derrell Olpherts scoring winning the League Leaders Shield, and he fully believes he
Holmes and Niall Evalds also crossing over. twice, while Liam Watts, Daniel Smith, Greg Eden, has the right players at his disposal to go one better and end
They proved that victory was no fluke a week later, as they Evalds, Michael Shenton, Turner and Trueman also his time as a Grand Final winner.
worked hard to grind out an 18-10 away win against rivals crossed over.
CLUB LEGEND
DEAN SAMPSON.
This section would normally
feature a player that currently
plays or works at Castleford
that has links to Wigan, but
since Danny Orr left to
become Salford’s assistant
coach, there is no one left.
So, for this week, I am going to
focus on a former Castleford player
that has legendary status among the Tigers faithful – and
that player is Dean Sampson.
Sampson joined Castleford in 1986 from amateur club
Stanley Rangers, and went on to make his club debut in
1987. In 431 appearances for the club, the prop forward
scored 68 tries and was always praised for his strong
running and tough tackling technique.
Sampson was on the bench during Castleford’s famous
33-2 Regal Trophy Final win over Wigan in 1994, and he
has since been inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame.
Many Wigan fans will remember Sampson, he became
somewhat of a pantomime villain in the nineties following
an incident in the 1994 Premiership Final that saw Kelvin
Skerrett leave the field with a broken jaw.
28 - WARRIOR Oliver Holmes grabs a try against Leeds Rhinos. WARRIOR - 29KEY PLAYERS. ABOUT CASTLEFORD TIGERS.
CLUB RECORDS
I have already mentioned that Powell believes he has the Highest Score For
right players in his squad to win a Grand Final, and it is 106-0 vs Rochdale - 09/09/2007.
hard to disagree with him. Highest Score Against
I was a little surprised when Niall Evalds left Salford to join 12-76 vs Leeds - 14/08/2009.
Record Attendance
the Tigers, I thought he would have remained at the Red 25,449 vs Hunslet - 09/03/2935.
Devils for life. Evalds is a quality full-back, and he is only not
talked about as the England number one because of the likes MATCH RECORDS
of Sam Tomkins, Zak Hardaker and Jake Connor playing Tries
5 - Derek Foster vs Hunslet - 10/11/1972,
some of their best rugby. 5 - John Joyner vs Millom - 16/09/1973,
If Evalds is given time and space on the ball, then he will 5 - Steve Fenton vs Dewsbury - 27/01/1978,
cause the Warriors a lot of problems. Once he goes through 5 - Ian French vs Hunslet - 09/02/1986,
a gap, there will be no stopping him. 5 - St John Ellis vs Whitehaven - 10/12/1989.
Goals
In the halves, Castleford have Jake Trueman, and this lad is
17 - Sammy Lloyd vs Millom - 16/09/1973.
getting better and better. Every time he has a good game, Points
there is speculation that he will leave the club. His 43 - Sammy Lloyd vs Millom - 16/09/1973.
organisational and kicking skills are outstanding.
One player who will be looking to impress is former St SEASON RECORDS
Tries
Helens half-back Danny Richardson. The 24-year-old was 42 - Denny Solomona - 2016.
seen as a future star a few years ago, but his form has Goals
slipped a little and he will be eager to prove to everyone that 158 - Sammy Lloyd - 1976-77.
he is still capable of performing at the highest level. If he finds Points
355 - Luke Gale - 2017.
his form, then Richardson and Trueman could be the key to
inflicting defeat on Wigan for the first time this season. CAREER RECORDS
I cannot write a piece on Castleford’s star players without Tries
mentioning the reigning Man of Steel. Paul McShane 206 - Alan Hardisty - 1958-71.
Goals
produced the best rugby of his career in 2020, and he 875 - Albert Lunn - 1951-63.
continues to get better with age. He is like a fine wine, and I Points
wouldn’t be surprised to see him involved in Shaun Wane’s 1,870 - Albert Lunn - 1951-63.
England World Cup squad at the end of the season. Niall Evalds. Paul McShane. Appearances
Another player who seems to be thriving under the tutelage of 613 - John Joyner - 1973-92.
Powell is second row forward Oliver Holmes. The 28-year-old CASTLEFORD TIGERS SUPER LEAGUE STATS 2020
has been leading by example this season and has also turned Carries
into a try-scoring machine with two in his first three matches Derrell Olpherts 233, Mike McMeeken 192,
this season. Grant Millington 184.
Offloads
Other players that could cause Wigan a lot of problems this Mike McMeeken 27, Liam Watts 26, Paul McShane 15.
evening include Michael Shenton, Cheyse Blair, Grant Metres
Millington and Peter Mata’utia. Derrell Olpherts 1752, Mike McMeeken 1500,
James Clare 1245.
Tackles
Paul McShane 604, Grant Millington 423, George Griffin 421.
Try Assists
Danny Richardson 13, Paul McShane 8, Jordan Rankin 5.
Marker Tackles
George Griffin 109, Paul McShane 108, Oliver Holmes 83.
2020 KEY DATES
7th February 2020
Castleford Tigers beat Wigan 16-12 at home.
12th May 2020
The Tigers sign Niall Evalds on an initial one-year deal from
Salford Red Devils.
10th August 2020
Gareth O’Brien joins Castleford on loan from Toronto
Wolfpack.
3rd September 2020
The Tigers fight back from 18-0 down to beat Salford Red
Devils 37-30.
14th October 2020
Prop Grant Millington signs one-year contract extension.
15th October 2020
Assistant coach Danny Orr announces he will leave the club at
the end of the season.
6th November 2020
Castleford take up the option to extend Tyler Hepi’s contract.
15th November 2020
On-loan Gareth O’Brien signs a three-year deal with the Tigers.
30 - WARRIOR Cheyse Blair. Jake Trueman. Peter Mata’utia. WARRIOR - 31
David Fifita.Wigan Warriors 10-27 Castleford Tigers A lot had been made of Wigan’s long injury list, but they had
Round 8 2017. not won in Super League since beating Warrington Wolves
Castleford Tigers will always remember the 2017 season back on March 9 – a run of one draw and three defeats.
as the one that saw them finish top of the league ladder The Warriors dominated the opening 20 minutes as they
after the weekly rounds, they were the better team that camped out on the Tigers line, but they were unable to use
season and they proved that by beating defending that advantage and were made to pay dearly later in the half.
champions Wigan on their home turf. Castleford grabbed the opening try on 24 minutes through
Jake Webster before Luke Gale raced clear following a break
from Zak Hardaker to see the visitors cross twice in three
minutes.
Wigan probably did not deserve to find themselves 14-0 after
Gale slotted over a penalty, but they went into the break in
better shape after Morgan Escare showed some neat
footwork to cross over as they trailed 14-4.
The Tigers extended their lead three minutes after half time
with Jesse Sene-Lefao taking advantage of some poor
defending to put the visitors 16 points in front.
Wigan threw everything at Castleford in the second half, but
it took them until the 73rd minute to break through as Escare
went over for his second, but it was too little too late, and
Greg Eden made sure with a 95 yard interception before
Gale dropped as goal to pile more misery on for Shaun
Wane.
Jesse Sene-Lefao heads for the try line.
Wigan Warriors 46-6 Castleford Tigers
Round 16 2014.
Wigan Warriors gained a small measure of revenge over
the Castleford Tigers as they ran in eight tries in a
convincing win at the DW Stadium on Friday night.
Wigan were dumped out of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup at the
BEST BATTLES
quarter-final stage a week before this clash by the Tigers, but
there was never any chance of another famous victory.
Wigan dominated the opening 40 minutes and ran in four tries
with Dominic Manfredi and Jordan James crossing over in
between a sensational interception score from Matty Bowen
and youngster Joe Burgess getting in on the act.
OVER THE YEARS, WIGAN AND
This was a completely different Wigan performance than the
CASTLEFORD TIGERS HAVE PLAYED OUT one they put in in the Challenge Cup a week earlier as Sean
SOME ENTERTAINING CONTESTS AT THE O’Loughlin led from the front and was backed up by the likes
of Matty Smith, who produced a sublime 40-20 near the end
DW STADIUM. HERE, DAVE KUZIO GOES of the half, and Anthony Gelling.
THROUGH FOUR INTRIGUING BATTLES IN Further tries in the second period to Liam Farrell, Michael
McIlorum and Burgess saw the Warriors bounce back from
THE LAST FEW YEARS. two successive defeats in all competitions to claim the points. Matty Bowen - interception score.
Wigan Warriors 14-0 Castleford Tigers Castleford knocked seven bells out of each for 80 minutes.
Wigan Warriors 4-18 Castleford Tigers Lewis Tierney mistake. The young full-back did extremely well
Play-Off Semi-Final 2018. The quality was not at the highest level, but the intensity
Round 20 2013 . to collect Rangi Chase's high kick but was clattered with a
This was Sam Tomkins’ final game at the DW Stadium as certainly was as Luke Gale was penalised twice in the first
Back in 2013, this was seen as a major upset as Kirk ferocious hit and dropped the ball, allowing Dixon to touch
a Wigan Warriors player, and he half for high tackles on Dom Manfredi down with Chase converting.
Dixon, Grant Millington and James Clare all crossed for
ensured he went out a winner and Oliver Gildart as this one tries as Wigan suffered back-to-back defeats for the first Chase was running the game for the visitors and it was only a
before joining Catalans Dragons. threatened to boil over. time that season. last-gasp tackle from Liam Farrell that stopped him from
Tomkins was instrumental in Wigan were the better team in the The Tigers led the league leaders 12-0 at the break thanks to extending their lead. Anthony Gelling was then penalised for
everything Wigan did right, his kicking first half as they controlled matters tries from Dixon and Millington in a half that Wigan really lying on in the tackle and Dixon opted to take the two and slot
game was spot on and he came away and their kicking game was second to struggled to get a foothold in. home the penalty for an 8-0 lead.
with a personal haul of 10 points as none as they continually pinned the James Clare and Josh Charnley traded scores in the second The Tigers extended their lead even further after the restart as
Wigan booked their place in the 2018 Tigers deep in their own half. The half before a penalty from Dixon on the hooter rounded off a Richard Owen burst down the right before sending Jordan
Super League Grand Final. Warriors led 7-0 at the interval with famous win for Cas. Tansey clear and he in turn offloaded to Millington to touch
Tomkins was not the only Wigan Wigan were already without Sam Tomkins and Lee Mossop down despite the attentions of Tierney.
Leuluai celebrating his 250th
player who impressed that night, Dom but the late withdrawals of Tom Spencer and Logan Tomkins Wigan's ill-discipline was once again their downfall as Chase
appearance for the club with a try,
Manfredi was outstanding in attack saw head coach Shaun Wane give former Wales rugby union took full advantage of another penalty, sending out a sublime
while three points came from the boot
and defence, while Tommy Leuluai international Andy Powell his first experience of Super ball to Dixon who then sent Clare in at the corner to make the
of Tomkins.
rolled back the years with a sublime League. score 16-0.
Tomkins extended Wigan’s lead with
showing. Powell was named on the bench while Wane also welcomed It took Wigan 58 minutes before they managed to cross the
This was always going to be a tight a try and a penalty to put them 13-0 in
front, before sealing victory with a back Blake Green, Michael McIlorum and Gil Dudson after whitewash through Charnley. With the clock running down
and gruelling affair and we weren’t injury lay-offs. Castleford received another penalty and Dixon converted to
disappointed as Wigan and drop goal on the hooter.
Luke Gale... penalised. The opening try came in the 20th minute and it came from a give the Tigers a stunning win.
32 - WARRIOR WARRIOR - 33Academy
WIGAN WARRIORS UNDER-19s FIXTURES
(all fixtures are subject to change)
Friday 14th May
Bradford Bulls v Wigan Warriors - 7:30pm
Sunday 23rd May
Wigan Warriors v Huddersfield Giants - 2pm
update. Sunday 30th May
Wigan Warriors v St Helens - 2pm
Saturday 12th June
Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors - 12noon
Sunday 20th June
Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity - 2pm
WARRIORS ACADEMY TO RETURN Sunday 27th June
London Broncos v Wigan Warriors - 2pm
TO ACTION IN MAY. Sunday 4th July
Wigan Warriors v Hull FC - 2pm
Although there will be no official Academy Championship in Sunday 11th July
2021, the future stars of Wigan Warriors will still be able to take Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors - 2pm
to the field this season. Sunday 25th July
Hull KR v Wigan Warriors - 2pm
The Rugby Football League recently published the fixtures for 12
Sunday 1st August
clubs to return to action at academy level – nine from the Betfred Wigan Warriors v Newcastle Thunder - 2pm
Super League and three from the Championship. Sunday 8th August
The fixtures begin on Friday 14th May, when Bradford Bulls face Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos - 2pm
Wigan Warriors, and run until the weekend of September 25th- Sunday 15th August
26th. Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors - 12:30pm
Saturday 21st August
There will be no Academy Championship this season, after an St Helens v Wigan Warriors - 12noon
agreement between the RFL and heads of youth at the clubs that Sunday 29th August
the priority should be maximising playing and development Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves - 2pm
opportunities for young players, after the loss of the bulk of the Thursday 2nd September
2020 season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors - 2pm
Saturday 11th September
In addition, the competition has reverted to Under-19s in 2021 –
Hull FC v Wigan Warriors - 12noon
again, a practical response to the impact of COVID-19, as that has Saturday 18th September
led to the postponement of the reserve grade competition which Wigan Warriors v Hull KR - 2pm
had been introduced for 2020 and involved the Academy becoming Sunday 26th September
a competition for Under-18s. Wigan Warriors v Bradford Bulls - 2pm
WARRIOR - 35COMPILED BY RYAN KUZIO
Which team play their home games here? - see question18.
BRAIN TEASER TIME.
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THIS WEEK WE HAVE 10 QUESTIONS ON RUGBY LEAGUE AND 10 ON GENERAL SPORT.
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1 Which Premier League football ground hosts the Super 11 How many Olympic gold medals has Usain Bolt won?
League Grand Final?
12 Who is the Premier League’s all-time top scorer?
2 Which Wigan Warriors Women’s player scored five
tries in the first game against Warrington Wolves?
13 Who is Britain’s most successful female Paralympian?
3 How many different teams have played a game at the
Betfred Championship Summer Bash since 2015? 14 At what circuit was the F1 European Grand Prix held in
1997?
4 Who were the starting prop forwards for Wigan in the
2017 Challenge Cup Final?
15 Novak Djokovic turned professional in which year?
5 Which Huddersfield Giants player topped the tackle
stat table for the 2020 season? 16 By what name is the trophy presented to the winner of
The Open Championship most commonly known?
6 Which former Man Of Steel winner currently plays in
the Betfred Championship? 17 Which former English Football League club plays at the
Moss Rose Stadium?
7 How many NARL teams are making their debut in a
professional league and hadn’t previously been
accepted by the RFL or the USARL? 18 Which county cricket team play their home games at
Lord’s?
8 Which NRL team has still not lost after six games?
19 Which horse trainer did the impossible this year winning
9 Which Super League club did Wigan sign Micky the Champion Hurdle, The Queen Mother, Gold Cup
Higham from in 2006? and the Grand National?
10 Which Fijian winger was the NRL’s top tryscorer in
2019? 20 The Pittsburgh Penguins play which sport?
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First Team Match Statistics. TACKLE IT
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will not tolerate racism or abusive language of any kind and will take specific
action against any spectators who engage in racist chanting, abuse or
DATE COMP/RD VERSUS VEN KO/RES ATT POS Full Back Right Wing Right Centre Left Centre Left Wing Stand Off Scrum Half Prop Hooker Prop Second Row Second Row Loose Forward Rep Rep Rep Rep intimidation. Rugby League is a family sport and, with this in mind, action will
be taken against any spectators who use foul and abusive language.
MARCH RESPECT
Wigan Warriors wants every fan to be among the vanguard as Rugby League
Friday 26th SLR1 Leigh Centurions A W 18-20 N/A 5 Hardaker (T,G) Field (D) Isa Bibby (2T) Hanley Leuluai Smith Singleton Powell Bullock (T) Bateman Farrell Partington Havard Byrne Shorrocks Smithies seeks to protect its image as a sport for families and sets even higher
standards. Wigan Warriors in conjunction with the Rugby Football League
supports the “Respect” programme which is aimed at ensuring that the
APRIL sport provides a suitable environment for everybody to enjoy both
participating in and watching Rugby League. It will ensure that Rugby League
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which attracts supporters from all sections of society. Spectators have an
Friday 9th CCR3 York City Knights A W 0-26 N/A N/A Hardaker (T,3G) Bibby Isa Halsall (T) Hanley (T) Smith (T) Hastings Bullock Powell Singleton Bateman Smithies Partington Byrne Clubb (T) Havard Shorrocks important role to play in the implementation of the “Respect” programme
and the way to which you react at the playing of national anthems (if
Thursday 15th SLR3 Leeds Rhinos A W 6-19 N/A 3 Hardaker (T,G,DG) Bibby Isa Farrell (2T) Hanley Leuluai Hastings (T) Singleton Powell Clubb Bateman Smithies Partington Bullock Havard Shorrocks Smith applicable), the introduction of the teams and dramatic moments in the
game will have an impact on what the sport is trying to achieve. So, please
join with us in making Rugby League a family sport which treats everyone
Thursday 22nd SLR4 CASTLEFORD TIGERS H with “Respect.”
NO SMOKING
Thursday 29th SLR5 HULL FC H The DW Stadium is a no smoking venue, this includes the use of e-
cigarettes. Thank you for your co-operation for making our home a healthier
MAY place to be.
WIGAN WARRIORS FIRST TEAM
Saturday 8th CCQF Hull FC A
APPEARANCES AND SCORERS 2021
Monday 17th SLR6 Leigh Centurions A Player A S TOT T G DG PTS
1 Bevan French 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saturday 22nd SLR7 Salford Red Devils A 2 Dom Manfredi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Zak Hardaker 4 0 4 4 11 1 39
Saturday 29th SLR8 Catalans Dragons A 4 Oliver Gildart 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Liam Marshall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
JUNE 6 Jai Field 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sunday 13th SLR9 Huddersfield Giants A 7 Thomas Leuluai 3 0 3 0 0 0 0
8 Brad Singleton 4 0 4 0 0 0 0
Friday 18th SLR10 HULL KINGSTON ROVERS H 9 Sam Powell 4 0 4 0 0 0 0
10 Joe Bullock 3 1 4 1 0 0 4
Friday 25th SLR11 Wakefield Trinity A 11 Willie Isa 4 0 4 0 0 0 0
12 Liam Farrell 3 0 3 2 0 0 8
JULY 13 John Bateman 4 0 4 1 0 0 4
Thursday 1st SLR12 WARRINGTON WOLVES H 14 Oliver Partington 4 0 4 1 0 0 4
15 Morgan Smithies 3 1 4 0 0 0 0
Sunday 4th SLR13 St Helens A 17 Tony Clubb 1 1 2 1 0 0 4
19 Liam Byrne 0 3 3 0 0 0 0
Friday 9th SLR14 HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS H 20 Harry Smith 2 2 4 1 0 0 4
21 Ethan Havard 0 4 4 0 0 0 0
Friday 23rd SLR15 WAKEFIELD TRINITY H 22 Jake Bibby 4 0 4 5 0 0 20
23 Mitch Clark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thursday 29th SLR16 Warrington Wolves A
24 Chris Hankinson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AUGUST BIRTHDAY WISHES. 25 Joe Shorrocks 0 4 4 0 0 0 0
HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY TO TEGAN AND TIA BROWN 27 Kai Pearce-Paul 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunday 1st SLR17 LEIGH CENTURIONS H The girls missed out on a birthday message in the programme and 28 Sam Halsall 1 0 1 1 0 0 4
on the scoreboard last year due to the lockdown, so this will be a 29 James McDonnell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Friday 6th SLR18 SALFORD RED DEVILS H nice surprise for them. 30 Umyla Hanley 4 0 4 1 0 0 4
Hope you have had a great day girls and that the Warriors can give 31 Jackson Hastings 3 0 3 1 0 0 4
Sunday 15th SLR19 Hull Kingston Rovers A
you the perfect present with a win tonight. 32 Ben Kilner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Friday 20th SLR20 ST HELENS H 33 Amir Bourouh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thursday 26th SLR21 LEEDS RHINOS H BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS
Monday 30th SLR22 Castleford Tigers A
First Half THE WARRIORS GIRLS
1. Old Trafford, 2. Georgia Wilson, 3. 21, 4. Frank-Paul Nu'uausala are sponsored by
The Berkeley
SEPTEMBER and Tony Clubb, 5. Michael Lawrence, 6. Danny Brough, 7. Six, 8.
Penrith Panthers, 9. Bradford Bulls, 10. Maika Sivo.
Sunday 5th SLR23 WARRINGTON WOLVES N Second Half part of Amber Taverns
11. Eight, 12. Alan Shearer, 13. Sarah Storey, 14. Circuito de Jerez
Friday 10th SLR24 Hull FC A in Spain, 15. 2003, 16. Claret Jug, 17. Macclesfield, 18. Middlesex,
Friday 17th SLR25 CATALANS DRAGONS H 19. Henry De Bromhead, 20. Ice Hockey
HOME FIXTURES IN BOLD CAPITALS - A number of Home and Away designated fixtures will be played behind closed doors at neutral venues due to the Covid 19 pandemic
All fixtures and kick-off times are subject to change - see Club website & local press for details
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