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Sam Burgess: 'We cannot beat ourselves, because Leigh won't'
HANDLING pressure and 'not beating themselves.' Two areas in which Warrington Wolves have not particularly excelled at late, but areas in which they must if they are to beat high-flying Leigh Leopards on Friday. That is according to head coach Sam Burgess, who is hoping the two-week break from fixtures came at just the right time. With their play-off hopes having been dealt a huge blow with defeat at Castleford Tigers last time out, The Wire's margin for error in what remains of the season is paper-thin given they trail sixth-placed Wakefield Trinity by four points with eight games remaining. Along with fellow Challenge Cup finalists Hull KR, Warrington are the only Super League club to have had a game every week since the start of the season and given the extensive injury list they have had to navigate throughout the year, it is a run that has taken its physical toll. But having given the players the entirety of last week off, Burgess is hoping the reset has a positive impact. The Round 19 defeat to Castleford Tigers dealt a huge blow to Wire's play-off hopes (Image: Allan McKenzie/ 'We understand it's a long year and you want to get in a good position to manage that, but we've not stopped since the start of the year,' he said. 'We started a week earlier with the Challenge Cup at Whitehaven and we've had a game every week since then, so it was good to take a breath and have a little reset. 'The boys have been good – they've trained well early in the week – but we've got a good challenge on Friday. 'Leigh have beaten some really competent sides and they play a really good style of rugby, so it's a good game for us to come back to.' But while Warrington have struggled, Leigh have soared and return from a two-week break of their own looking for a fourth consecutive victory. Wins over Wigan Warriors, Hull KR and St Helens in recent weeks have propelled them into contention for a top-two spot, but The Wire did upset them 21-14 in the Challenge Cup semi-finals when the sides last met. The last meeting between Warrington and Leigh saw Wire win May's Challenge Cup semi-final between the two (Image: Allan McKenzie/ So is it going to take a display akin to that one to come away with their first ever league victory at Leigh Sports Village? 'They're a good side so we've got to play well to beat them,' Burgess said. 'We just really can't beat ourselves, because they're not going to beat themselves. 'It will be a really tight contest that will come down to who can handle the pressure the most and take their moments. 'I like the way they play but to break them down is tough, so we've got to be in the game.'
BBC News
22-07-2025
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Wire sign Parramatta forward Matterson on loan
Warrington Wolves have signed forward Ryan Matterson from NRL side Parramatta Eels on loan for the rest of the 30-year-old, who can play in multiple positions, has played for the Eels, Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers in the NRL and has also represented New South Wales in the State of Origin will fly to the UK later this week, the club said, and could make his debut against Leigh Leopards on 1 August."Once I touch down, it's straight to work. I'm coming in ready to make a real impact and help drive the team towards the play-offs," he said."I'm looking forward to experiencing the Super League and embracing the challenge. I can't wait to feel the energy and passion of the Warrington fans."Matterson was released from his contract with Parramatta for the rest of this season in order to join Warrington but remains under contract with the Eels for 2026, the club said, external."It's great to add a player of Ryan's quality to our squad as we approach the back end of the season," Wire boss Sam Burgess said."His power and presence through the middle, combined with his vast NRL experience, will bring a lot of value to our pack."
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18-07-2025
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Surprise absentee from Warrington Wolves squad for Castleford trip
THE squad news is in for Warrington Wolves' trip to Castleford Tigers on Sunday. And it shows only one change from the group that travelled to France to face Catalans Dragons last time out, with prop James Harrison dropping out. Head coach Sam Burgess did not declare any injury for the front-rower during his pre-match press conference on Thursday, but he will not feature at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle. In his place, young half-back Ewan Irwin is drafted into the squad and appears to be in contention to feature should scrum-half Marc Sneyd fail to recover in time from the groin injury that forced him off in Perpignan. Warrington Wolves 21-man squad vs Castleford Tigers, Super League Round 19 Jordy Crowther, Ben Currie, Matt Dufty, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Zack Gardner, Ewan Irwin, Toby King, Tom McKinney, Joe Philbin, Sam Powell, Stefan Ratchford, Marc Sneyd, Sam Stone, Jake Thewlis, Josh Thewlis, Luke Thomas, Paul Vaughan, George Williams, Max Wood, Connor Wrench, Luke Yates Castleford Tigers opt against changes Last time out, Castleford became only the second team this season to lose to beleaguered bottom club Salford Red Devils, who ran out 26-22 victors on Sunday. Despite that, however, interim head coach Chris Chester has opted against wholesale changes as he names the same 21-man squad this week. The Tigers' on-loan Warrington prop Dan Okoro is eligible to play against his parent club.
BBC News
18-07-2025
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Warrington sign Catalans forward Pangai Jr for 2026
Warrington Wolves have agreed a deal to sign Catalans Dragons forward Tevita Pangai Jr at the end of the Tonga international, 29, has signed a one-year contract to play for Warrington in prop has so far played 15 Super League games in his sole season with Catalans after moving from Australia, where he played for four different NRL clubs and also appeared for New South Wales in the State of Origin."We're excited to welcome Tevita to Warrington," head coach Sam Burgess told the club's website, external."He's a dynamic forward who brings real power and presence through the middle."His experience at the highest level will make him a valuable asset to our pack for next season."
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Sam Burgess' very pregnant wife Lucy lets loose and headbangs at Oasis concert: 'Baby had a great time!'
Lucy Burgess might be expecting her second child with husband, Sam Burgess, but that didn't stop her from rocking out to Oasis in Manchester on Wednesday. The 33-year-old NRL WAG looked in her element as she headbanged to the Britpop icons at Heaton Park. In the footage shared to Instagram, Lucy is seen letting loose in a VIP section as Noel and Liam Gallagher wow crowds with a nostalgic walk down memory lane. At one point, Sam, 36, is seen cuddling his wife from behind, while playfully sticking his tongue out as the couple sang with abandon. She captioned the joyous footage, 'Baby had a great time'. DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Sam and Lucy announced they were expecting their second child back in April. Lucy showed off her growing baby bump in a series of photos from their holiday in Capri. In one photo, Lucy wore a figure-hugging lace dress with a plunging neckline as she cradled her baby bump and took in the breathtaking coastal views from their hotel balcony. 'A perfect weekend in Capri,' she captioned her post. Lucy's announcement was met with several warm wishes and congratulatory messages from friends and followers. 'The bump is bumping. Gorgeous Lucy Loo,' one friend commented. 'You're glowing!! Congratulations!!!!!' added another. 'Ahhh congratulations both of you,' another said. The pair already share daughter Robbie, who they welcomed in September 2023. Sam married Lucy in a lavish Italian wedding after two years of dating. In October, the rugby league coach and his ladylove shared the news to Instagram alongside a carousel of breathtaking images captured at Villa Aurelia. The 17th-century Baroque property is set on the highest point within the walls of Rome and features breathtaking views of the city. Lucy looked heavenly in a champagne-hued gown by designer Paula Nadal that featured a structured bodice that tumbled into a floor-length voluminous skirt. Meanwhile, Sam appeared to channel fictional character James Bond in a tailored black suit paired with a white pocket square. Sam shares two children with his ex-wife, daughter Poppy, eight, and son Billy, six. They were married for four years before splitting in 2019.
