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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Dominant Hull KR see off Wigan to go six points clear at top of Super League
Hull KR took a big step towards the second leg of a historic treble after a statement victory at the defending Super League champions, Wigan Warriors, left them with one hand on the League Leaders' Shield. Having already won the Challenge Cup earlier this summer, Willie Peters' side are now six points clear of the second-placed Warriors with five rounds to go after producing a defensive masterclass to stun Matt Peet's Wigan on a night that felt like it firmly underlined their credentials as Super League's new force. It was Rovers who dominated the majority of an engrossing first half. By the interval they led 8-0: an advantage which could, and perhaps should, have been even greater. It was no surprise that they took the lead given the dominance they had enjoyed. Arthur Mourgue's inch-perfect pass proved to be the moment that unlocked a resolute Wigan defensive line, allowing Dean Hadley to cut through and giving Rhyse Martin a straightforward conversion to make it 6-0 in favour of the Robins. But Hull KR could have gone further ahead. Kelepi Tanginoa's break was halted by some spirited Wigan defence and twice more the reigning champions kept their opponents at bay before a crucial moment four minutes before the interval. Wigan captain Liam Farrell fouled his opposite number, Elliot Minchella, as he looked certain to ground a Jez Litten kick. It was a telling moment, Wigan's leader and most experienced player committing a sure-fire foul to deny Hull KR a second try and sacrifice himself with his side visibly holding back the tide. Martin kicked the resulting penalty to make it 8-0 and it was difficult to argue that the visitors didn't deserve an even bigger lead. Rovers continued to control proceedings after the break, though the Warriors were guilty of some seriously below-par handling, far from what we are used to from the defending champions. Hull KR struck another blow as the game entered the final quarter after Wigan were penalised, with Martin adding another penalty to make it 10-0. It looked as though the Robins would hold their opponents out all evening, before Adam Keighran's try with six minutes remaining set up a grandstand finale after a handling error deep in the Robins' half. But the visitors held firm amid a late flurry of pressure from Wigan to secure a remarkable victory. Wigan Field; Miski, Eckersley, Wardle, Marshall; Keighran, Smith; Havard, O'Neill, Byrne, Walters, Farrell, Ellis. Interchange Mago, Leeming, Dupree, Hill. Try Keighran. Goal Keighran. Sin bin Farrell. Hull KR Broadbent; Davies, Hiku, Batchelor, Burgess; Mourgue, Lewis; Sue, Litten, Whitbread, Hadley, Martin, Minchella. Interchange Waerea-Hargreaves, Luckley, Tanginoa, Hadley. Goals Martin (3). Referee Liam Moore.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Deacon crosses codes to come home to Wigan
Wigan Warriors have brought in Paul Deacon to join Matt Peet's coaching 46-year-old returns to Wigan as assistant coach after a decade in rugby union having left Sale Sharks at the end of last season as part of a backroom reshuffle at the Gallagher Premiership Deacon, a former Hindley amateur, spent four years with the club from 2010 under Shaun Wane and was also appointed England assistant coach for the 2013 World Cup."I'm humbled and honoured to be working with this group of coaches and players and to be coming into the best team in the world," Deacon told the Wigan Warriors website., external"It's nice to be home again, and hopefully I can bring something extra to the group."Deacon had served as attack and skills coach for Sale, helping them reach the Premiership play-offs in four of the past five seasons."I'm delighted to welcome Paul into the coaching team," said head coach Peet. "He is a good man that knows the club well and through his time in rugby union he has gained invaluable experience. His knowledge and skillset will help us all improve."
BBC News
08-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wigan prepare for Hull KR showdown with win at Wire
Betfred Super LeagueWarrington (8) 18Tries: Josh Thewlis, Williams, Jake Thewlis Goals: Sneyd 3Wigan (6) 24Tries: O'Neill, Farrimond 2, Farrell, Eckersley Goals: Smith 2 Wigan Warriors prepared for their top of the table Super League showdown against Hull KR by fighting back to beat Wire led the reigning champions 8-6 at half time but were undone by a combination of errors and vulnerability under the high ball and Wigan's relentless drive in the second tries after the break for Matt Peet's side, answered with a late consolation for Jake Thewlis, saw them run out 24-18 put a dent in Warrington's play-off hopes after they failed to close the four-point gap to Wakefield Trinity in Wigan will still fancy their chances of beating Hull KR to the League Leaders' Shield with two points now separating the pair, although that could return to four if Rovers beat Castleford on to follow. Warrington: Ratchford, Thewlis, Gardner, King, Williams, Sneyd, Yates, Powell, Vaughan, Stone, Fitzgibbon, CurrieInterchanges: Philbin, Matterson, Wood, WalkerWigan: Field, Eckersley, Keighran, Wardle, Marshall, Farrimond, Smith, Havard, O'Neill, Byrne, Nsemba, Farrell, EllisInterchanges: Mago, Leeming, Dupree, WaltersReferee: Chris Kendall.
Daily Mail
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Willie Isa, rugby league star who made Chelsea world champions: Inside his role as 'cultural architect', crucial duties on matchdays and with new signings... and the scary moment he had to be the players' bodyguard
Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet had an idea. He arranged a team culture meeting prior to training at Robin Park Arena and asked each of the 25 players present to reveal one kindness that a team-mate had performed for him which no one else knew. Willie Isa's name featured more than anyone else's. In fact, over half of the answers related to the 36-year-old, who retired as a rugby league player in January before being appointed 'cultural architect' with Chelsea Football Club the next month.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wigan hooker Forber signs new four-year deal
Wigan Warriors hooker Tom Forber has signed a new four-year deal to remain with the Super League club until the end of the 2029 21-year-old has played in a total of 17 Super League and Challenge Cup games for the club and has scored two has made six appearances this term, with most of his experience coming last season when he deputised following an injury to Brad O'Neill."I'm really excited to have re-signed with the club, I feel like I've been lucky enough to play in some big games so far in my career including last year's Grand Final and I'm hungry to keep developing my game and improving to hopefully have the opportunity to play in a lot more over the next five years," he said."I can't thank [CEO] Kris Radlinski, [head coach] Matt Peet and the rest of the coaching team enough for giving me the opportunity and I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for us as a team"
