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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

French sees off Leigh to put Wigan in Grand Final after week of acrimony

Bevan French’s first-half double and Jai Field’s amazing second-half tackle sealed an 18-6 Super League playoff semi-final victory over Leigh

The Guardian - UK

St Helens told to move from stunning Leeds win and focus on Hull KR semi-final

The Saints scored 38 seconds after the final hooter following a 16-pass move to beat Leeds and set up a clash with regular season champions Hull KR.

The Independent UK

Sports quiz of the week: Ryder Cup, World Cup winners and Harry Kane

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Wigan v Leigh Super League semi-final set to go ahead after ticket allocation furore

Friday’s playoff semi-final between Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors is expected to go ahead as planned, but only after it was overshadowed by a controversy that could only really happen in rugby league

The Guardian - UK

Leigh Leopards have point to prove against Wigan in repeat of Super League semi

Leigh were thrashed 38-0 by the Warriors when they met in last year’s Betfred Super League semi-final.

The Independent UK

Leigh Leopards owner hits back at ‘misleading’ Wigan claims with 4,000-word statement

Wigan had accused Leigh of failing to fulfil their Super League semi-final over a ticket dispute

The Independent UK

Ticket row throws Super League playoffs into turmoil as Leigh threaten to pull out

Super League’s playoffs have been thrown into turmoil after Leigh’s owner threatened to withdraw from the semi-final against Wigan on Friday over ticketing allocations

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Wigan claim Leigh threatened to pull out of Friday play-off tie over ticket row

Wigan say Leigh owner Derek Beaumont messaged their chief executive Kris Radlinski on Tuesday night about the semi-final tie.

Evening Standard

Mike McMeeken keen to lose ‘nearly-man’ tag and win something with Wakefield

The England second-rower has featured in three Grand finals and finished up on the losing side each time.

The Independent UK

Field of dreams: Aussie up for UK rugby league top gong

Wigan's star Australian fullback has been short-listed for British rugby league's top individual honour, the Man of Steel award.

AAP

Umyla Hanley ‘was set to be a brickie’ before rebuilding career at Leigh

Hanley had spent a frustrating period out on loan at Championship club Newcastle in 2022 and returned to find he was surplus to requirements at Wigan.

The Independent UK

Wigan Warriors rugby club creates community garden as 'safe haven' to help combat suicide

Rugby League world champion Wigan Warriors has created a “safe haven for players, staff, fans, and the wider public” at its Robin Park Arena to combat suicide

The Independent UK

Wigan come roaring back to take derby spoils after St Helens’ rapid start

Wigan produced a polished derby display to come from behind to win 18-4 at St Helens

The Guardian - UK

'Bevan French is magic!': Aussie joins the ton-up club

Australian Bevan French has earned another Super League landmark, scoring his 100th try for Wigan after his much-needed return for the world champions.

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Connor inspires win over Hull KR that lifts Leeds level with Wigan in second

Jake Conner’s 16-point haul at heart of 28-6 win over Hull KR that could be crucial in playoff race

The Independent UK

Super League: Rhyse Martin hands Hull KR team-mates warning ahead of Leeds clash

Martin spent five years at Leeds, including the first few months of current head coach Brad Arthur’s reign at the end of last season.

Evening Standard

Ashvir Singh Johal: Morecambe appoint first Sikh manager at professional British club

The 30-year-old also becomes the youngest manager in the top five tiers of English football

The Guardian - UK

Martin Cruz Smith’s road to Wigan pie

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The Guardian - UK

Australia beat British & Irish Lions 22-12 in third Test after weather delay – as it happened

The Lions’ quest to complete an unbeaten tour failed at the final hurdle as the hosts registered a stormy victory

Sports Illustrated

The Premier League’s 40 Best-Ever ‘Streets Won’t Forget’ Players

These Premier League cult heroes are cherished by fans for their dazzling skills, unforgettable moments, and one-of-a-kind playing style.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Ofahengaue stars in Leigh’s statement victory over St Helens

Leigh Leopards further underlined their position as bona fide Super League title contenders with another statement victory, 16-4 at St Helens, to close the gap on the top two

The Guardian - UK

Leeds stun Super League leaders Hull KR to spark life into title race

Trailing 8-0 at half-time, the third-placed visitors scored 14 unanswered points to close the gap to the top two

Sports Illustrated

Wrexham Cult Hero Leaves Club in Shock Loan Deal, Ryan Reynolds Pens Emotional Farewell

Paul Mullin will not represent Wrexham in their 2025–26 Championship campaign.

The Independent UK

I practice what I preach – Jack Farrimond teaching value of pushing to the end

Farrimond scored a dramatic second try to seal a comeback win for Wigan on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s great wanderer Christian Wade: ‘You don’t say no to Wigan’

Having previously swapped rugby union for NFL, Wade tells Aaron Bower of his excitement for a fresh challenge after a ‘humbling’ start to life in rugby league

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