Wigan mourners crowdfund for funeral of rugby prodigy, 13, who drowned in quarry
Mourners in Wigan are coming together to help raise money in the memory of a 13-year-old rugby prodigy who tragically downed in a quarry.
Homeward bound: Former Wigan star Tomkins set for Super League comeback
Former Wigan Warriors star Sam Tomkins is set for a return to Super League after New Zealand Warriors agreed to release him from his contract.
‘The team to beat’: Wigan have heart to pip St Helens in Easter derby, says Wane
Wigan, currently fifth in the standings, have had far from an ideal start to the campaign and coach Shaun Wane conceded that the Warriors must be on top form in their first competitive encounter with the champions since October’s Grand Final.
‘Best of us’: Wigan’s Wane demands Warriors’ full response against Hull
Super League 2014 grand finalists Wigan were beaten in convincing fashion at Castleford Tigers last weekend and coach Shaun Wane insists his side must show their true grit in order to get back to winning ways.
Time to shine: Wane and Tomkins look to right Wigan wrongs against Broncos
The Warriors will host the Brisbane Broncos in the second match of the inaugural new-format World Club Series – which sees three Super League teams face off against three Australian NRL clubs over the weekend.
‘Let’s hit our straps’: Wary Wane warns Warriors of Huddersfield threat
Both Super League heavyweights got their respective campaigns off to faltering starts last weekend, with the Giants crashing to a 19-0 home defeat while the Warriors could only draw at Widnes.
Chase-ing glory: Salford will learn from last season’s failures, says England’s Rangi
Salford halfback and England star Rangi Chase believes his club can put the disappointments of last season behind them as they strive for success in the new ultra-competitive Super League format.
‘Dumb’ and dumber: Wigan’s Wane slams Warriors after Super League opening draw
Wigan raced into a 16-6 lead before half time at The Select Security Stadium, with Widnes also having Patrick Ah Van sent off, before the hosts fought back to snatch a point in the dying embers of the game.
LGBT History Month Q&A: Canalsiders’ Carl Wharton speaks of acceptance outside Manchester’s gay community
To celebrate LGBT History Month, MM talk to LGBT figures from across Greater Manchester about their experiences of coming out and what progress they think the city still has to make towards equality.
Wigan want it all: Warriors target league, cup and World Club Series treble – Tomkins
The Warriors came painstakingly close to a fourth Super League crown last term, only to be pipped at the post by local rivals St Helens, and Joel Tomkins was adamant the squad will take it further this season – starting with victory in the World Club Series.
Wigan’s Ben Flower says he doesn’t know why he threw Super League final punch
Welsh international Flower received a six-month ban following his sending-off in the Trafford showpiece for a double-punch on St Helens’ Lance Hohaia.