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Round 2
vs WAKEFIELD TRINITY
01-04-21 - Kick Off 6pm
at The Totally Wicked Stadium
Official Match Programme
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#NeverGonnaStop
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CHAIRMAN
Good evening and welcome to tonight’s game against
Wakefield Trinity.
After a great start, perhaps we can get back to praising our
game rather than continuing the self-flagellation which only
I would like to send my best wishes to Robert Elstone who rugby league seems capable of. A closer look at other
left his role as executive chairman of Super League at the sports and their distress on the field and off, as reported
start of March, a job he filled for almost three years. His particularly in The Times on Wednesday, might bring us
passion for rugby league has always been clear and I thank back to reality and self-pride in our game and in Super
him for his hard work and commitment to the success of League.
Super League. The gutsy victory over Leigh was overshadowed by the
I would also like to pay tribute to Dr Chris Brookes who is hamstring injury to debutant Jai Field which sees him ruled
celebrating his out of action for
25th year “Last week’s start was a gritty beginning five months.
working in We are delighted to
rugby league. to the new season with a tight Wigan win welcome Jackson
Chris has been
an invaluable
against local rivals, Leigh Centurions. ” Hastings and
Bevan French back
member of the into the Wigan
Wigan club since 2007, looking after the wellbeing of the camp after their delayed arrival from Australia. With Covid-
first team squad as chief medical officer. It has been a 19 lockdown and closure of Robin Park Arena due to a
pleasure working alongside Chris since I took over at Wigan Covid outbreak in February, we felt it right to allow them
and I would like to thank him for his outstanding work and both to follow tailored training programmes whilst spending
contribution to the sport and to Wigan Warriors. Long may time with their families Down Under. I look forward to seeing
his time continue working within rugby league and for them both back on the field very soon.
Wigan. Finally, I would like to welcome our friends from Wakefield,
Last week’s start was a gritty beginning to the new season Michael Carter and John Minards, to our unusual ‘home
with a tight Wigan win against local rivals, Leigh Centurions. venue’ of the Totally Wicked Stadium for what should be
Round 1 is always a great occasion but still strange to see another tough game.
no spectators in the stands. It was a game for the neutral
and for Leigh in much of the game, but it provided good Ian Lenagan,
spectator excitement on television, as did some exciting Chairman - Wigan Warriors
games over a weekend of rugby league.
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ADRIAN LAM
Looking back on the Leigh game, how do you reflect on it
now?
for five months plus. It’s sad news for the club, Jai and his
family and we’ve just got to make sure we get around him and
Obviously, we all wanted to play well, and I guess every club help him through this process. It’ll go fast and he’ll be back
in Super League wants that first round to be a great soon enough.
performance but the reality of it is – it hardly ever happens. I
thought we were very patchy throughout the whole game. We Have you got more options this week? Does Jackson
made a lot of errors compounded with the fact we had to do a Hastings come back into the mix?
fair bit of defence. We put ourselves under pressure at the Yes, we will take him into consideration. He’s ready to go. He
start of the game, but the great part about it and what makes adds a different dimension to us. Wakefield are a good side
me most proud about the performance is that we found a way and we’ve got our hands full, so the more senior players
to win throughout all of those circumstances. coming back into our team the better.
Do you have to allow for players being out of position and Another boost on the horizon with Bevan French being
getting used to that, which was further compounded with back in the country…
the loss of Jai Field? It’s the same process with Bevan as it was with Jackson. We
Yes, that’s exactly what happens. When you’re playing have to make sure he fits back in training-wise and is back
someone out of position and there were three or four players around the team for a certain amount of time. We have to
out of position themselves and then you lose a winger – it’s make sure he is ready to play welfare-wise, get all his testing
difficult for the whole team. It turns your substitutions into done and then he’ll be good to go. It’s great he’s back in the
chaos, and it takes a little while to get it right. I thought we country now.
rallied really well, and we had a resilience – we kept our
composure. We went in at half-time, had a good chat, came Wakefield up next, what did you learn about them at the
back out and we dominated the second half. weekend?
Wakefield played some great rugby against Leeds. They are a
What is the update on Jai Field? club that have recruited quite heavily and really well. They look
Sadly, we’ve got the news that it’s as worse as it gets. He’s fit, they look strong and they’re playing an attacking brand of
had a complete tear of the hamstring and he’s going to be out rugby, so there’s a fair bit of challenge for us to defend that.
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Editor’s
Comment.
PROGRAMME EDITOR DAVE KUZIO IS DELIGHTED TO BE BACK AND EVEN THOUGH HE IS
NOT A FAN OF CHOPPING AND CHANGING THE RULES, HE BELIEVES THERE SHOULD BE
ONE MAJOR ALTERATION TO THIS GREAT GAME.
First of all, how good is it to be back? I won’t dwell on the I think the rule should be changed that both teams get a point
final game of last season, as I know I am not the only for taking the game to Golden Point and then an extra point is
person associated with this great club to have not given to the winner. The match winner will then be rewarded
watched the Grand Final back again. Just thinking about it with two points, while the loser gets a point for their efforts.
brings me out in a hot sweat, so that is the end of the Before people say it won’t work, it actually already does in
matter. football. In the Papa John’s EFL Trophy, they brought in a rule
It was great to see Super League last weekend, and it looks in the group phase that if the game is level after 90- minutes,
like Wigan will continue to give us some heart skipping both teams will receive a point and then a penalty shootout
moments once again. The comeback against Leigh was great will take place to see who gets the extra point. I think it’s a
to watch, the only way it would have been any better, would fair way of doing it, but I don’t expect the powers-that-be to
be if there had been fans inside the ground to witness it. change anything just yet.
Right, I waffled on enough. Now to my main point. I am not a As I was producing the content for this programme we had
fan of constantly changing the rules, but something has to be the third round draw of the Challenge Cup. As you all know,
done about Golden Point. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a Wigan were drawn against York City Knights, and as soon as
dinosaur who thinks it should be scrapped. I just believe a I saw the draw, I have to admit I was very disappointed. Don’t
small amendment needs to be made. get me wrong, I wasn’t disappointed at the calibre of
I am in favour of the Golden Point, but I find it harsh that the opponent, I was upset that we won’t be able to attend. Can
loser ends up with nothing. For example, no one can deny you imagine a few thousand Wiganers descending on York
that Hull Kingston Rovers deserved at least a point for the for the weekend, plus we would have got to visit a new
way they performed on Saturday against Catalans Dragons. stadium as well. It’s just a shame that York will not get the pay
To fight back from 28-4 down, to level it up at 28-28 and take day they deserve.
it to extra-time was brilliant. But, unfortunately for the Robins, Hopefully, we will all still abide by the rules and we’ll be back
it counted for nothing as James Maloney slotted over a watching the boys live and in person very soon. In the
Golden Point drop goal to secure maximum points for the meantime, please all take care of each other.
Dragons. Enjoy the game.
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Warriors
Newsdesk.
LEULUAI NAMED FRINGE PLAYERS
NEW WIGAN CAPTAIN. HEAD OUT ON LOAN.
During the off-season, Wigan Warriors coach Adrian Wigan Warriors have sent out both Amir Bourouh and Chris
Lam announced that his new captain would be Thomas Hankinson on loan to the Betfred Championship for the
Leuluai following the retirement of club legend Sean season in order to gain valuable first-team experience.
O’Loughlin. Bourouh, who joined the Warriors scholarship in
Leuluai is one of the most decorated players in the game, 2015, played three games for the first team last
having won seven major honours with Wigan, including season, and assistant coach Matt Peet believes
the Super League Grand Final twice, World Club this is a good move for the 20-year-old.
Challenge, Challenge Cup and League Leaders’ Shield Peet said: “We feel this is the perfect
three times. opportunity for Amir to develop his game and
After playing 303 games for the Warriors, scrum half allow us to monitor his performances. Halifax are
Leuluai will be the most experienced player in the 2021 a very professional organisation with a smart coach in Simon
first team squad as he heads into his 11th year with the Grix. Amir is from Halifax and is excited to represent his local
Club. The former World Cup winner signed a new one- club.”
year extension at the end of last year to remain with the Goalkicking centre Hankinson has signed a
Club for the 2021 campaign. year-long deal with former Super League outfit
With O’Loughlin hanging up his boots at the end of 2020, London Broncos.
the Club invested significant time and consideration in Hankinson has played 23 games for the
selecting his replacement. Warriors since his emergency signing back in
On being named captain, Leuluai said: “It’s something I’ve 2018, scoring three tries and kicking 19 goals.
never really chased or thought about, but at this stage of Executive Director Kris Radlinski said: “Chris
my career I understand the responsibility that goes along was an unsung hero in 2020. He was the 19th man in near
with it. I’m really privileged and honoured to be able to do enough every game in the season. At the end of the season,
the job. Chris came to me and said that at his age he needed to be
“Ian (Lenegan), Kris (Radlinski) and Adrian (Lam) spoke playing regularly. With no reserve grade and the cancelation of
to me about it, and I understand the duty that goes with it. dual registration, we needed to explore other opportunities for
With my age and my experience, I’m really happy to fulfil Chris.
the role for them. I won’t really change too much in what “He will have a year in the capital and then return to Wigan in
I’ve been doing and how I go about my stuff. 2022. He will be a great addition to Danny Ward’s London
“Sean (O’Loughlin) has been my captain for the majority Broncos team.”
of my career. I feel lucky to have had him as my
captain - I learned
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The Full
Eighty.
BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE ROUND ONE
FRIDAY 26th MARCH 2021
AT THE EMERALD HEADINGLEY STADIUM
John Bateman charges through the Leigh defence. Zak Hardaker puts Ryan Brierley under pressure. A disappointed Jai Field is withdrawn from the action.
LEIGH CENTURIONS 18
WIGAN WARRIORS 20
Wigan avoided a shock opening day defeat at the hands
of local rivals Leigh Centurions with a superb comeback,
although it wasn’t all good news as new signing Jai Field
was led from the field with a hamstring injury.
The newly-promoted Centurions got off to a dream start with
hooker Liam Hood forcing his way over from close range,
with former Huddersfield Giants and Toronto Wolfpack star
Ryan Brierley adding the extras.
Joe Bullock sprints for the line.
Just before the 20-minute mark, Field attempted to make a
break from his own half, but he pulled up and fell awkwardly
and was helped from the field. Coach Adrian Lam later
revealed the former Parramatta Eels star could be missing for
six weeks.
Things got worse for the Warriors as former Wigan centre Morgan Smithies braces for impact.
Iain Thornley capitalised on an error from John Bateman to
score, before Hood made a break up the middle before LEIGH CENTURIONS
sending a kick through for Ben Hallewell to race onto and Ryan Brierley, Lewis Tierney, Keanan Brand, Iain Thornley,
score. Both tries were converted, and Leigh led 18-0. Matty Russell, Blake Wallace, Joe Mellor, Mark Ioane, Liam
Wigan needed to score before the break, and they managed Hood, Adam Sidlow, Ben Hellewell, Matty Gee, Jordan
to do it twice to get back into the game. First, Jake Bibby Thompson.
Sam Powell looks for his runners.
took advantage from good work from Bateman and Willie Isa, INTERCHANGES
before Bibby turned to provider moments later as he broke Nathaniel Peteru, Josh Eaves, Nathan Mason, Matty Foster.
through and found the supporting Zak Hardaker on his TRIES: Hood (5′), Thornley (24′), Hallewell (26′)
shoulder to race over. Hardaker was unable to convert either GOALS: Brierley (3/3)
try, so Wigan trailed 18-8 at half time.
Wigan were the better team in the second half, as they piled WIGAN WARRIORS
the pressure on the Centurions. They managed to break Zak Hardaker, Jai Field, Willie Isa, Jake Bibby, Umyla Hanley,
down some resolute defence in the 63rd minute when Harry Thomas Leuluai, Harry Smith, Brad Singleton, Sam Powell,
Smith put the rampaging Joe Bullock through a gap and the Joe Bullock, John Bateman, Liam Farrell, Oliver Partington.
prop went over. INTERCHANGES
The try of the game came three minutes later and it ended up Ethan Havard, Liam Byrne, Joe Shorrocks, Morgan Smithies.
being the matchwinner. Hardaker picked up a kick deep in his TRIES: Bibby (36′, 66′), Hardaker (39′), Bullock (63′)
own half and made a break up the middle, he kept his GOALS: Hardaker (2/4)
composure and held up the Leigh full-back before passing to
Bibby to grab his second of the game and seal the points for
REFEREE: Ben Thaler
Lam’s men. Skipper Tommy Leuluai fronts up to Jordan Thompson. Try time for Jake Bibby.
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Super League
is back.
TOM BRAMWELL OF THE MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS REFLECTS ON ROUND ONE
After the longest off-season break I can remember, it felt challenge with the key players missing from the Warriors’
incredible to finally have Super League back last matchday squad and losing Jai Field within the first quarter
weekend. could have proved fatal for other teams.
I’ll be totally honest, I wasn’t convinced by a But the team composed themselves superbly in the
Wigan versus Leigh opening round fixture. That second half and achieved the only thing that was really
would have been one of those I’d have tried to important in the end - getting the two competition
hold back for when the fans are permitted points.
once more. Really try to build on the ‘Battle of Performances will obviously improve as the star men
the Borough’ feeling that both clubs have return to the lineup. Jackson Hastings is being coveted
done really well to perpetuate in pre-season by NRL teams for a reason, Bevan French proved
over the last few years. he’s one of the competition's most devastating
And I have to admit, I didn’t think Leigh attacking threats last season and in Dom
could be ready to provide much of a Manfredi and Liam Marshall, there are
contest. The nature of their two wingers who will be vying for
elevation to the topflight and the selection for Shaun Wane’s World
fact so much recruitment had Cup Squad at the end of the year.
to be done in so little time - With those among the
and when a lot of players absentees, it was never going
had already secured to be the Warriors at their
their futures for 2021 - absolute best, but on a
left me more worried weekend where St Helens
about the Centurions and Leeds both won, all
than when they that really matters is that
were last in Super there are two points on the
League a couple board.
of years ago. Other than that, the key aspect
Not for the first for me was seeing John Bateman
time, I was well back in cherry and white. He’ll have
wrong. John better games - the spell at centre in
Duffy the injury reshuffle didn’t help in that
proved he regard - but it was just fantastic to
was a have him back in Super League.
great up- He’s an out and out superstar of the
and-coming game and I know there’s still some
coach with Swinton, and it looks debate about whether loose
like, despite the challenges the forward is ultimately going to be
club have faced in getting ready his best position but seeing him in
for the season ahead, he will that 13 shirt just felt right. With
have his side up for the battle Andy Farrell and Sean
week in, week out. O’Loughlin the only Super
In my opinion, that’s the key League incumbents before
takeaway from that round one clash - him, it’s some legacy he’s
just how impressive Leigh were. And got to live up to, but he’s
yet despite that, Wigan did enough to never been one to back
get the win. John Bateman… down to a challenge,
It was always going to be a tough fantastic to have him back. has he?
In association with CAR CENTRE WIGAN
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On this day.
1st April 1987.
Another search through the archives threw
up a convincing win for Wigan back on 1st
April in 1987 as they ran in eight tries in a 42-
2 hammering of Halifax in the Stones Bitter
Championship.
This was the 25th game of the 30-round
campaign, and the victory saw Wigan extend
their lead at the top of the league ladder to nine
points following St Helens’ defeat to Castleford.
That defeat for Saints ensured that Wigan
would only need to win one of their
remaining five league matches to be
crowned Stones Bitter Championship
champions.
On that day, loose forward Ellery
Hanley managed to grab a hat-trick of
tries to take his season tally to 50, while
Shaun Edwards scored two of his own with
Henderson Gill and Andy Goodway also
scoring. David Stephenson also crossed for a
try and kicked five goals after Wigan scored
30 unanswered points in the second half at
Central Park.
THE WIGAN TEAM THAT DAY:
Steve Hampson, Joe Lydon,
David Stephenson, Dean Bell,
Henderson Gill, Shaun Edwards,
Andy Gregory, Brian Case, Nicky Kiss,
Shaun Wane, Ian Potter, Andy Goodway,
Ellery Hanley.
ALSO ON 1st APRIL 1987
Number One Single:
Lean on Me – Club Nouveau
Number One Album
Licensed to III – Beastie Boys
Boxing’s Heavyweight Champions
of the World
Mike Tyson WBA, WBC,
Michael Spinks IBF
Football First Division Champions 1986-87
Everton
Price of a pint of lager
92p
Hat-trick for Ellery against Halifax.
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The Full
Eighty.
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY
SUNDAY 14th MARCH 2021
AT THE AJ BELL STADIUM
Liam Byrne does the hard yards.
Try time for Sam Powell.
SALFORD RED DEVILS 20
WIGAN WARRIORS 6
Wigan’s trip to Salford was their only pre-season friendly
ahead of the 2021 Betfred Super League season, and
although it ended in defeat coach Adrian Lam admitted
he got out of it what he had intended.
Not many people take too much notice of pre-season
results as it is all about match fitness and allowing new
signings to get used to their new surroundings. Morgan Smithies one to one with Ryan Lannon.
With no fans allowed at the match, Wigan TV viewers were
able to watch all the action unfold as they witnessed John SALFORD RED DEVILS
Bateman make his second debut for the club following his Morgan Escare, Ken Sio, Kallum Watkins, Dan Sarginson,
two-year spell with NRL side Canberra Raiders. Krisnan Inu, Tui Lolohea, Kevin Brown, Jack Ormondroyd,
It was Salford who scored the opening points, as former Andy Ackers, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Ryan Lannon, Pauli
Leeds Rhinos centre Kallum Watkins pounced on a loose Pauli, Danny Addy.
ball in less than flattering conditions before kicking ahead INTERCHANGES
and touching down. Brad Singleton squares up to man mountain Pauli Pauli. Chris Atkin, Matty Costello, Josh Johnson, Harvey Livett,
Krisnan Inu converted to make it 6-0. Elijah Taylor, Oliver Roberts, Jack Wells, Rhys Williams,
It didn’t take too long for the Warriors to get back on level James Greenwood.
terms. Hooker Sam Powell went in under the posts from TRIES: Watkins (21’), Sio (31’), Escare (64’), Inu (76’)
dummy half with Zak Hardaker tagging on the extras. GOALS: Inu (2/4)
That was as good as it got for Wigan, as Salford went back
up the other hand and went back in front as Ken Sio WIGAN WARRIORS
managed to ground the ball following a grubber kick from Zak Hardaker, Umyla Hanley, Willie Isa, James McDonnell,
Tui Lolohea, Inu again converted as Salford led 12-6 at half Jake Bibby, Tommy Leuluai, Harry Smith, Ollie Partington,
time. Sam Powell, Brad Singleton, John Bateman, Liam Farrell,
Lam made a number of changes throughout the game with Ethan Havard.
Mitch Clark, Tony Clubb, Sam Halsall, Alex Sutton, Ben INTERCHANGES
Kilner, Matty Nicholson, Brad O’Neill and Aiden Roden Joe Bullock, Liam Byrne, Mitch Clark, Tony Clubb, Sam
gaining some valuable minutes. Halsall, Alex Sutton, Ben Kilner, Matty Nicholson, Brad
The Red Devils made the scoreline more convincing in the O’Neill, Aiden Roden, Joe Shorrocks, Morgan Smithies.
final quarter with former Wigan full-back Morgan Escare TRY: Powell (27′)
crossing over in the corner, while Inu completed the scoring GOALS: Hardaker (1/1)
in the 76th minute with Inu scoring their fourth try. REFEREE: Chris Kendall
Harry Smith gets his kick away despite pressure from Andy Ackers. Ethan Havard bursts through the tackle.
18 - WARRIOR WARRIOR - 19Warriors
Women.
WOMEN RETURN TO FACE WOLVES IN SEASON OPENER.
After seeing last season’s competition put on hold finals taking place at the Emerald Headingley Stadium on
thanks to Covid-19, the Betfred Women’s Super Sunday 10th October.
League will return for the 2021 campaign, with Thomas Brindle, Betfred Women’s Super League General
matches being shown live online. Manager, said: “During the last week we have unveiled the
The Warriors, who will be coached by Kris Ratcliffe, get National Lottery as a new commercial partner to the RFL
their campaign underway on Sunday, April 18 against and in particular Women’s and Girls’ Rugby League,
Super League newcomers Warrington Wolves at Victoria we’ve published a new report demonstrating the
Park in Warrington. significant social impacts of Women’s and Girls’ Rugby
League – These Girls Can – and we’ve announced that
Wigan’s only regular season game against fierce rivals
October’s Grand Final will be broadcast live on Sky
St Helens will be away from home on Sunday, June 13,
Sports.
while their weekly campaign will come to an end at home
“Now, I’m pleased to announce that via Twitch we’ll be
to Wakefield Trinity on Sunday, July 25.
showing live action from the Betfred Women’s Super
There will be 10 rounds of fixtures during the regular League every week of the regular season, with match
season, with clubs playing each other once before the top coverage repeated later the same week on Our League.
four breaks away to take part in a play-off series with a We had a really encouraging response when we showed
Grand Final place at stake. some games on Twitch in 2019 – it takes us to a new,
The remaining six teams will compete for places in the final younger audience, with 15m daily active users and 76% of
of the Betfred Women’s Super League Shield, with both viewers aged 18-49.”
WARRIOR - 2125 years
and counting.
WE ALWAYS LIKE TO DELVE INTO THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PLAYERS AND SEE WHAT
INTERESTS THEM, BUT FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE SEASON WE ARE GOING TO
HAVE A LOOK AT THE ROLE OF ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE INVOLVED AT
WIGAN WARRIORS – DR CHRIS BROOKES.
Dr Brookes has been involved in rugby league for 25 Who was behind your initial arrival at the club and how did
years. He combines his role with looking after the the offer come about?
wellbeing of the Warriors squad with his role as chief I was fortunate enough to be appointed by Joe Lydon to the
medical officer and deputy chief executive at Salford post of Great Britain Academy doctor in 1998. Almost every
Royal Hospital, he also continues to practice as a senior player in that team went on to have a top-level career with
consultant in the A&E department at Salford. many such as Kevin Sinfield, Stuart Fielden, Jamie Jones-
Over the next few pages, Dr Brookes explains how he got Buchanan, Paul Wellens, Paul Deacon, Leon Pryce and
involved in the sport and what role he plays once the game Garreth Carvell all going on to represent Great Britain at
kicks off. senior level. This stood me in good stead to become the
Great Britain senior doctor myself and worked with David
Waite and Brian Noble after my appointment in 2001.
Please tell us how you arrived in the wonderful sport of
Brian invited me to join Bradford, which I did in 2003 and
Rugby League?
then moved with him to Wigan in 2007. I had many friends at
I had always been interested in rugby league and in my work
the Bulls, yet the opportunity to take over from Wigan club
in facial surgery, I met many of the players who had suffered legend Doc Zaman who had mentored me earlier in my
injury. My first contact with Wigan was in 1989 when Shaun career was too good an opportunity to turn down.
Wane suffered a horrific broken jaw and I witnessed first-
hand his incredible bravery as he courageously dealt with this How has the role changed between the early years when
serious fracture and his subsequent recovery. Super League was in its infancy compared to the
Later in 1996, I was working at the Royal Preston protocols and standard practice of today?
Hospital and a colleague asked whether I would be When I first started in Super League, Salford Reds did not
interested in providing medical cover for Chorley have a full time physio and it was very much a case of ‘all
Academy - true grass roots sport at the hands to the pump’. I even used to train with the players
unfortunately named ‘Victory Park’. Working with (Rads will groan at this point!) and remember being told off by
Chorley was great fun, yet I can’t remember Andy Gregory for not keeping up with my group during pre-
too many victories! season hill training in Buile Hill Park! My early experiences
Kevin Tamati, the head coach at the time though shaped me as a sports doctor and gave me a
recommended me to Salford who were priceless insight into professional sport. The specialist advice
looking for an additional doctor to join their and treatment available today has revolutionised the game
team as they had just been promoted to and hugely increased the longevity of players careers as a
Super League. 1997 was my first year consequence.
with Salford Reds coached by Wigan
legend Andy Gregory. I hardly spoke What have been the biggest medical challenges that you
when I first arrived, yet Greg and ex have had to overcome during your time in this role
(thinking more generally about the sport’s
Wigan players Steve Blakely and
policies/procedures as a whole rather than specific
Scott Naylor took me under their wing
individual cases, unless there were particular players who
and showed me the ropes honed too
faced significant issues and would be ok with you talking
by midweek ‘A’ team games. about them)?
I certainly gained much experience Ensuring the mental health of the players has been a
being involved with matches such significant challenge. The pressures of professional sport are
as Featherstone Rovers away on enormous and mental health ‘fitness’ has become as
a Wednesday night! Not for the important as the physical conditioning in enabling the players
faint hearted! I still remember a to perform to the peak of their capabilities.
teenage Paul Johnson scoring The attention now paid to player welfare is hugely important
four tries in 20 minutes for and the outstanding work of Sporting Chance in this regard
Wigan A v Salford at the has been a welcome addition to the care available to the
Willows! players. Rugby league is at the cutting edge of these
continued overleaf
22 - WARRIOR WARRIOR - 23Dr. Brookes treats Tom Davies after his horrific injury in April 2019
developments and the game should be rightly proud of the Our sport has undergone a significant conversion in its mind
attention now being paid to mental health and player welfare. set regarding head trauma and I am proud to have played a
Just a brief mention of players over the years who suffered part in leading this change. Brain health is now taken
significant injury, Paul Deacon, Michael McIlorum, Blake seriously, and I hope this increases the confidence of players
Green, Liam Farrell, Thomas Davies, Ben Flower and Tony – and their families - that this is uppermost in the minds of all
Clubb. I am proud to have played a small part in you all involved in the sport. I would wish to emphasise the
retuning to successfully play again. unequivocal support I have received from Ralph Rimmer and
his senior leadership team at the RFL in driving this approach.
You were interviewed last summer about the return to
competitive action following the first lockdown and the Are there further modifications to medical protocol that
huge medical issues that the sport has had to contend you’re keen to try and introduce to the game in this
with due to Covid-19. How satisfied are you with what the county to ensure the long-term safety of the sport or are
game has managed to achieve so far since its return, and you satisfied with the current standards that you and your
can you foresee the pandemic having longer lasting fellow medical professionals in the game have helped to
implications for the game and possible tweaks to
set?
rules/standard practice/etc?
I am keen to work with other experts in the disciplines of
Everyone within Rugby league deserves enormous credit for
conditioning, exercise physiology and biomechanics to gain
the manner in which the game pulled together to enable
return to play. The Covid-19 protocols are both necessary greater understanding about the overall physical load on
and time consuming, yet the universal acceptance of these players involved in the professional game. Coaching, training
and the realisation of the privilege afforded to the Super and analysis has evolved exponentially and making maximum
League players to be able to resume training and then playing use of the available sports science to effectively tailor the
was recognised by all. preparation and the overall burden on the players is a place I
I witnessed great camaraderie within the game and am want to focus further research. This will ensure we have the
delighted that colleagues in the Championship and League 1 best evidence to recommend protocols going forward.
are now returning too. I am confident that the roll out of the
vaccine will turn the tide, yet there will be the need for on- Do you believe that the very nature of rugby league
going vigilance around Covid for the foreseeable future with potentially makes it one of the most testing sports for any
the need for everyone to follow the government advice of medical team to oversee?
‘hands, face, space’. Let us all hope that our fantastic fans That is the professional attraction for me. Rugby league is the
can return to stadiums soon too. most physically demanding of sports, yet the togetherness
and camaraderie make it second to none.
How proud are you of the progression that you have
helped to push within the sport, in particular with regards Your roles within rugby league alone seem like enough to
to the now well-established concussion protocols (and prove hugely time consuming for one individual, coupled
what do you hope will be the longer-term outcomes for with your day-to-day commitments within the NHS, is it
players as a result of those changes)? fair to assume that you’ve chosen an all-consuming
The welfare of the players is critically important to me. Rugby vocation?
league has been at the forefront of acting on the evidence I am and always have been intensely proud to be a doctor.
around head trauma and establishing protocols for ensuring, This privilege has shaped my life for the last 40 years and
not just safety, yet also optimum treatment. hopefully always will. continued overleaf
WARRIOR - 25How has your involvement within rugby league helped to had sustained in a typically brave tackle. Many fans ask me
shape your professional career? what I am saying to the players as they leave the field in such
As Rads will explain in detail, I know nothing about the circumstances. In Dominic’s case it is widely known he is not
technical side of rugby league! Yet what the game has taught a fan of injections, yet on this occasion I let him know in no
me about is leadership and its importance. I have learned so uncertain terms that he would have to ‘just get on with it’ as I
much from those great Wigan captains I have worked with, would not be able to stop the bleeding without local
Andrew Farrell and Sean O’Loughlin and also from all the anaesthetic and stitches.
coaches I have been proud to serve, Brian Noble, Michael Fair play, this is what happened and as he also passed his
McGuire, Shaun Wane and most recently Adrian Lam. HIA and was able to return to the field. The rest is history!
All of them had different styles, yet I have transferred what I Finally, the Super League Grand Final from 2020 where the
learned from them and their leadership into my work in the team gave everything yet came up second best on the night. I
NHS and never has this been more necessary than during the have never been prouder as to how the players and staff
recent pandemic when the service was stretched to the limit. conducted themselves in disappointment clearly displaying
the ethos and values of our wonderful club
What are your fondest memories of your quarter century
at Wigan so far, both in terms of the Are there any current or past members of the medical
occasions/achievements and also the individuals you’ve team at the club that you’d like to highlight for praise in
enjoyed working with most closely? light of dedication to the cause, achievements, unsung
I would like to mention four games from my time with the hero status, etc?
Warriors. All for very different reasons. The first was against I have been fortunate to be blessed with wonderful, dedicated
Bradford Bulls early in the 2009 season. The Bulls, were at staff. Becky, Joanne, Blakers and recently Jack, Chezza,
that time, still considered to be one of the elite Super League Emma, Phil and Angela. Doc Dave was a great support and
teams. Yet this game was the full Super League debut of Sam true friend for a decade together while Manu Patel was an
Tomkins and the pivotal part he played in the victory. unsung hero, always there to help.
Even I recognised the extraordinary talent of Sam (‘keep in Can I also thank George and Roy for repurposing my
your lane Doc’ - Rads’ favourite expression!) borne out by his favourite bench jacket for the last 10 years, Bitaz for putting
meteoric rise to be the England full back in that season’s up with me and buying into the welfare of the players and
Four Nations Final! most of all the fans and our owner Ian who have always
The second game was away against Leeds Rhinos in the supported me so strongly even when things have not always
elimination Super League semi-final in 2010, with the gone to plan. Finally, all those players who make our game so
momentous victory being put into perspective by the special and who put their bodies ‘on the line’ every week.
devastating news of my great friend Terry Newton’s death
that day. We all miss him so much and I will always be You are a passionate Rugby League man. What is your
grateful for his friendship over the years we worked together. hope for the next 25 years for the sport?
The third game was Shaun Wane’s last game as our head Here is hoping that our wonderful sport gains the recognition
coach, the Super League Grand Final in 2018. We all wanted it deserves. Lockdown sport has shown the quality of the
to give Shaun the send-off his fantastic contribution deserved, product, the consummate skill involved and the commitment,
which thankfully finally happened when Dominic Manfredi dedication and fitness of the players. England winning the
scored the match clinching try. A few minutes earlier, I had to World Cup this year will transform the way rugby league is
remove him from the field to deal with the facial wound he viewed by the media and sports fans alike.
Dr. Brookes congratulates Sean O’Loughlin after England’s victory over France in 2012. WARRIOR - 27In opposition
Wakefield Trinity. DAVID KUZIO WRITES.
Even before a ball had been THE SEASON SO FAR.
kicked in the 2021 Betfred This is only round two, so it is very difficult to fully assess THE COACH
Super League season, Wakefield Wakefield’s form. What we do know is that they have
Trinity were named amongst the some quality in their back line and the halves that will
CHRIS CHESTER.
favourites to be relegated to the trouble a lot of defences in 2021. Chris Chester came under increase
Championship. They might have been beaten 28-22 by Leeds Rhinos last pressure last season when an article
That would be the ideal team-talk weekend, but they showed enough heart and effort that will suggested that he had lost the dressing
for Chris Chester and his men, if see them hard to beat in most weeks. room, Chester and his players denied the
people are already writing them off Tom Johnstone was in sensational form for Trinity, he scored claims and proved it by going out and
then they can go out and play two length of the field tries at Headingley, with Innes Senior beating Huddersfield Giants just days
without fear and upset a few of the so-called big clubs. and Matty Ashurst also getting on the score sheet. after the story broke.
Personally, I think Wakefield’s squad is too strong to be Wakefield led 16-4 at one stage before trailing 22-16 at the Chester is not the kind of man to listen to gossip, but this
embroiled in a relegation battle, and if they manage to keep break. Johnstone’s second try saw them level the score at hurt him, and he went on to prove he is capable of being a
all their key players fit, then they could be a dark horse for a 22-22 with 25 minutes remaining, but a try from Jack top coach by allowing his players to go out and express
top six place. Broadbent and a penalty from Rhyse Martin secured the win themselves.
for the Rhinos. I have already mentioned that if Wakefield keep all their
stars fit, then they could be a force. I genuinely believe that.
Selecting the same team week in week out will breed
confidence, and with all his weapons at his disposal,
Chester will work wonders with them.
FAMILIAR FACE
WITH A DIFFERENT CLUB.
I started a feature last season to focus
on former Wigan players that are now on
the books on tonight’s opponents. We all
know that head coach Chris Chester is a
former Warriors player, but the focus this
week is on Ryan Hampshire.
Hampshire was seen as the future at Wigan along with
George Williams, but he could never hold down a starting
position. With Shaun Wane playing him in a range of different
positions, he was unable to showcase his talents and fulfil his
true potential.
He then left Wigan to join home-town club Wakefield and he
looks settled with Chester getting the best out of him. Every
former player wants to do well against their old club, and
Hampshire will be no different.
Wigan will be wary of his step and go, he loves to break
through defences and offload to his supporting players. Last
season, he ended up with six try assists, and he will be eager
to claim a few more this evening.
28 - WARRIOR Innes Senior crashes over for his try against Leeds Rhinos last weekend. WARRIOR - 29KEY PLAYERS. ABOUT WAKEFIELD TRINITY.
When you look through the Wakefield CLUB RECORDS
Trinity squad, one player immediately Highest Score For
stands out above the rest. 90-12 vs Highfield - 17/10/1992
That player is Tom Johnstone. This kid can Highest Score Against
finish, his acrobatic skills are amazing to 0-86 vs Castleford - 17/04/1995
watch, but he is much more than that. Record Attendance
Before the Leeds game he had said he 30,676 vs Huddersfield - 26/02/1921
would like to score more long range tries,
and he did just that as he raced the length of the field on two MATCH RECORDS
occasions. If Wigan give him any space on the outside, then Tries
they could be in extreme trouble. 7 - Fred Smith vs Keighley - 25/04/1959,
The key to a successful team is a quality half-back 7 - Keith Slater vs Hunslet - 06/02/1971
combination, and in Jacob Miller and Mason Lino, I fully Goals
believe Trinity have the two players to keep them away from 13 - Mark Conway vs Highfield - 27/10/1992
trouble on the league ladder. Miller always gives 100% and Points
will do the hard yards if needed, he now has Lino in there to 36 - Jamie Rooney vs Chorley - 27/02/2004
organise matters and after a while they will have a strong
connection. SEASON RECORDS
In the pack, David Fifita will cause problems every time he Tries
has the ball in his hand. We all remember him racing down 38 - Fred Smith - 1959-60, 38 - David Smith - 1973-74
the touchline at Wakefield in 2019. His strong running – Goals
Jacob Miller. 163 - Neil Fox- 1961-62
coupled with his offloads – could cause Wigan problems if
they get off to a slow start, The Warriors will need to contain Points
him early on. 407 - Neil Fox - 1961-62
Fifita will be backed up by Matty Ashurst and Kelepi Tanginoa
in the pack, with both of them very dangerous close to the CAREER RECORDS
line. Wigan will need to watch out for them running lines on Tries
the edges. Trinity also have Josh Wood who will probably 272 - Neil Fox - 1956-74
come off the bench, he will be an asset from dummy half, and Goals
Wigan will need to make sure their defensive line is set to 1,836 - Neil Fox - 1956-74
thwart his attacks. Points
4,488 - Neil Fox - 1956-74
Mason Lino.
Appearances
605 - Harry Wilkinson - 1930-49
WAKEFIELD SUPER LEAGUE STATS 2020
Carries
Kelepi Tanginoa 258, Reece Lyne 230, Bill Tupou 221
Offloads
Joe Westerman 27, Reece Lyne 20, David Fifita 15
Metres
Reece Lyne 1977, Kelepi Tanginoa 1901, Bill Tupou 1693
Tackles
Kyle Wood 480, Kelepi Tanginoa 479, Joe Westerman 474
Try Assists
Matty Ashurst. Reece Lyne 8, Jacob Miller 7, Ryan Hampshire 6
Marker Tackles
Tinirau Arona 92, Joe Westerman 83, Kyle Wood 80
2020 KEY DATES
19th August 2020:
Innes Senior joins on loan from Huddersfield
11th September 2020:
Prop Eddie Battye joins on loan from London Broncos
22nd October 2020:
Wakefield ended a 10-game losing streak
by beating Huddersfield 18-14
25th October 2020:
Ben Jones-Bishop scored a hat-trick in 48-18 over Hull KR
29th October 2020:
Max Jowitt scores three tries in 30-6 win over Leeds
Rhinos
13th November 2020:
Kelepi Tanginoa signs new contract until 2024
25th November 2020:
Wakefield sign Mason Lino from NRL side
Newcastle Knights
30 - WARRIOR Tom Johnstone. David Fifita. WARRIOR - 31
David Fifita.Wigan Warriors 60-12 Wakefield Trinity
Super 8s 2016.
The tension around the DW Stadium before kick-off on
Friday evening was highly noticeable as all eyes were on
Wigan to see if they would bounce back from their
Challenge Cup semi-final heartache. They did just that
and in some style too.
The fans demanded a more attacking performance and they
certainly responded as they crossed for 11 tries in total in
what was their most dominant display of the season.
It took the Warriors just five minutes to get the ball rolling with
George Williams going over, further tries from Sam Powell
and Josh Charnley saw Wigan race into a 16-0 lead after 15
minutes. Sam Tomkins and Joe Arundel traded scores before
John Bateman and Oliver Gildart scored late tries to lead 30-
6.
The Warriors refused to take their foot off the pedal as they
ran in a further five tries as Williams and Tomkins added to
their first-half scores, while Dom Manfredi, Dan Sarginson
and Matty Smith also got in on the act.
Dom Manfredi - ‘in on the act’.
Wigan Warriors 30-42 Wakefield Trinity
Round 16 2017.
BEST BATTLES
Wakefield Trinity clawed back a 20-point deficit to
produce a famous and thrilling come from behind win
against Betfred Super League champions Wigan Warriors.
The Warriors made a superb start to this one as George
Williams controlled proceedings for the first 20 minutes and
OVER THE YEARS, WIGAN AND had a hand in all four of Wigan’s tries as they sailed into a 20-
0 lead – with debutant James Worthington, Lewis Tierney,
WAKEFIELD TRINITY HAVE PLAYED Liam Marshall and Tommy Leuluai all scoring.
OUT SOME ENTERTAINING CONTESTS It looked like Wigan would remain in control until the break,
AT THE DW STADIUM. HERE, DAVE but Wakefield had other ideas as they scored four tries of
their own – three from Bill Tupou – as they amazingly led 22-
KUZIO SELECTS FOUR INTRIGUING 20 at half-time.
BATTLES IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. Wakefield didn’t not relinquish that lead from that moment on
with second half tries from Danny Kirmond, Anthony England
Wigan Warriors 22-18 Wakefield Trinity and Jacob Miller seeing them claim their first win at Wigan in
Round 21 2016. over eight years.
Twelve-man Wigan Warriors overcame the loss of skipper Jacob Miller - second half try.
Sean O’Loughlin to secure a last second win over
Wakefield Trinity Warriors to extend their winning run to
seven matches. Wigan Warriors 46-16 Wakefield Trinity
The first half was a fiery encounter with Wigan coming from Round 23 2019.
behind to lead at the break and having to cope with two Liam Farrell ran in a hat-trick of tries as Wigan Warriors
players being sin binned and one sent off.
got back to winning ways in style against a struggling
Max Jowitt put the visitors in front early on before Wigan
Wakefield Trinity outfit.
finally hit back through tries from Olivier Gildart and Sam
Powell, both set up by George Williams, to lead 10-6 at the This game was over before the half-time hooter with the
interval. The half was marred with both teams guilty of cheap defending champions showing no mercy as they ran in six
shots and Wigan paid the penalty three times in total with tries as Wakefield simply had no answer.
both Dom Manfredi and Josh Charnley spending time in the Liam Farrell got the ball rolling with the opening score and
sin bin, while captain O’Loughlin was sent-off for the first time added a second before the break, while Zak Hardaker, Willie
in his career for a high tackle on Chris Annakin. Isa, Jake Shorrocks and Jarrod Sammut also crossing to
The Warriors played the best part of an hour with this game make it 34-0.
with 12 men, and they refused to lie down, but it looked like Ryan Hampshire managed to cross twice in the second half
they would come away with nothing as they headed into the
for Wakefield, either side of a length of the field effort from
final seconds two points behind – but more magic from
Oliver Gildart before Farrell raced away for his third of the
Williams saw him put in a pinpoint kick for Tierney (pictured
above) to touch down for his second try and win the game for night
Max Jowitt - early try for Wakefield. Wigan. Hat-trick for Liam Farrell.
32 - WARRIOR WARRIOR - 33Academy
update.
KEEN TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS AND MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME.
Things are very slowly returning to what we consider RFL chief on-field officer, Dave Rotheram, said: “This is
as normal, and that can only be described as good another big step in the right direction for Rugby League’s
news for the community and rugby league as a whole. Talent Pathway. It’s been a long time coming and
We were all left frustrated when Covid-19 changed the everybody connected with the Academy game – players,
world as we know it, but for the youngsters involved in clubs, coaches – is keen to get down to business and
rugby league, they must have felt that their whole world make up for lost time.
had caved in. “It won’t be plain sailing and we have to tread carefully,
With everyone’s health a priority, the Academy especially in respect of player welfare. Covid continues to
competition in 2020 was postponed and the future looked present considerable logistical challenges and young
bleak at best. That all changed last month when it was players will need time to adjust to a return to collision
announced that academy and scholarships returned to sport.
training. “We feel that a competitive league structure and full
Following the Government’s announcement that fixture list isn’t appropriate this year, so will instead work
lockdown restrictions were being eased, the future of our towards a formula that affords as many playing
sport were allowed back in training from 8th March. opportunities as possible for players who have missed so
The Rugby Football League has stated that there will be much in the last 12 months.”
no formal academy competition this season, but there will We will have more details on the new season in future
at least be some form of action. editions.
WARRIOR - 35COMPILED BY RYAN KUZIO
Formula 1 - see questions 7 and 17
BRAIN TEASER TIME.
IT’S TIME TO EXERCISE YOUR SPORTING GREY MATTER AS OUR FUN QUIZ RETURNS
FOR 2021. AS USUAL THE ANSWERS ARE SUPPLIED ON PAGES 40-41 OF THIS ISSUE.
BUT REMEMBER - SCROLLING DOWN FOR A QUICK PEEK IS NOT ALLOWED!
First half. Second half.
1 In what sport do the USA and Europe compete for the 11 What sport has been played by Eve Muirhead and
Mosconi Cup? David Murdoch?
2 In 2013, which four English brothers all played in the 12 Who is the only player to win three Lance Todd trophies?
same game for the South Sydney Rabbitohs?
13 What colour medal did diver Tom Daley win at
London 2012?
3 Who became the first Scotsman to win the
PDC Darts World Championship in 2015?
14 Four players have won the Harry Sunderland trophy
but have been on the losing side in the Grand Final.
4 Which Super League team play their home games Who did this most recently?
at the KCOM Stadium?
15 Which country featured in each of the first three Cricket
5 What is the Franchise name of the NBA team World Cup Finals, winning two and losing one?
based in Memphis?
16 Which Wakefield player made the most metres in the first
6 Which former Wigan captain became the youngest round of the 2021 Super League season?
player to play in a Challenge Cup Final in 1993?
17 Niki Lauda, Alain Prost and Mika Hakkinen have all won
7 Who won the 2021 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix? F1 Driver’s World Championships whilst racing with
which team?
8 Who scored the first try of the 2021
18 Which NRL team have scored the least points in the
Super League season?
2021 season so far?
9 What nationality is 2021 Women’s Australian open 19 Which English Football League team plays their home
winner Naomi Osaka? games at The New Lawn?
10 Which former British and Irish Lion made his rugby 20 Who scored the 2020 Super League season’s
league debut in the Challenge Cup first round? first hat-trick?
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38 - WARRIOR WARRIOR - 39For The Record.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
In the event of an emergency at the DW Stadium requiring evacuation of the
ground in part or whole, spectators are requested to remain where they are
and listen carefully to announcements over the public address system. The
announcements may direct spectators in specific areas of the ground or
through perimeter exit gates on the pitch. Club stewards and police officers
will assist in directing spectators to the safest locations. If requested to
evacuate a specific area of the ground, spectators should do so calmly and
quickly as they can assist in a safe and speedy evacuation. All emergency
announcements will be preceded with a chime.
First Team Match Statistics. TACKLE IT
Wigan Warriors support the RFL’s “Tackle It” policy which clearly states it
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
seeks to protect its image as a sport for families and sets even higher
Friday 26th SLR1 Leigh Centurions A W18-20 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 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
Thursday 1st SLR2 WAKEFIELD TRINITY H continues to improve its reputation for being a disciplined, friendly sport,
which attracts supporters from all sections of society. Spectators have an
important role to play in the implementation of the “Respect” programme
Friday 9th CCR3 York City Knights A and the way to which you react at the playing of national anthems (if
applicable), the introduction of the teams and dramatic moments in the
Thursday 15th SLR3 Leeds Rhinos A 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
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MAY
WIGAN WARRIORS FIRST TEAM
Monday 17th SLR6 Leigh Centurions A APPEARANCES AND SCORERS 2021
Player A S TOT T G DG PTS
Saturday 22nd SLR7 Salford Red Devils A 1 Bevan French 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Dom Manfredi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saturday 29th SLR8 Catalans Dragons A 3 Zak Hardaker 1 0 1 1 2 0 8
4 Oliver Gildart 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
JUNE
5 Liam Marshall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunday 13th SLR9 Huddersfield Giants A 6 Jai Field 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
7 Thomas Leuluai 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Friday 18th SLR10 HULL KINGSTON ROVERS H 8 Brad Singleton 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
9 Sam Powell 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Friday 25th SLR11 Wakefield Trinity A 10 Joe Bullock 1 0 1 1 0 0 4
11 Willie Isa 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
JULY 12 Liam Farrell 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
13 John Bateman 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Thursday 1st SLR12 WARRINGTON WOLVES H 14 Oliver Partington 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sunday 4th SLR13 St Helens A 15 Morgan Smithies 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
17 Tony Clubb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Friday 9th SLR14 HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS H 19 Liam Byrne 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
20 Harry Smith 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Friday 23rd SLR15 WAKEFIELD TRINITY H 21 Ethan Havard 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
22 Jake Bibby 1 0 1 2 0 0 8
Thursday 29th SLR16 Warrington Wolves A 23 Mitch Clark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 Chris Hankinson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AUGUST 25 Joe Shorrocks 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Sunday 1st SLR17 LEIGH CENTURIONS H 27 Kai Pearce-Paul 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 Sam Halsall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Friday 6th SLR18 SALFORD RED DEVILS H 29 James McDonnell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 Umyla Hanley 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sunday 15th SLR19 Hull Kingston Rovers A 31 Jackson Hastings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 1. Pool, 2. Burgess Brothers, 3. Gary Anderson, 4. Hull FC, THE WARRIORS GIRLS
5. Grizzlies, 6. Andy Farrell, 7. Lewis Hamilton, are sponsored by
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 5th SLR23 WARRINGTON WOLVES N
8. Tommy Makinson, 9. Japanese, 10. Gavin Henson,
11. Curling, 12. Sean Long, 13. Bronze, 14. Stefan Ratchford,
THE BERKELEY
15. West Indies, 16. Tom Johnstone, 17. McLaren, part of Amber Taverns
Friday 10th SLR24 Hull FC A 18. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 19. Forest Green Rovers,
20. Ben Crooks.
Friday 17th SLR25 CATALANS DRAGONS H
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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