“Once I had rugby there, it was always in the background and helping to pull me back on track.” The Rugby League World Cup kicks off at St James’ Park, this Saturday, and John Bateman will have plenty of support in the house, including his daughter, Millie. The Wigan and England star went close at […]

3 years ago

The game will take place on May 18 Barcelona’s Nou Camp will play host to its first ever rugby league game next year, when Catalan Dragons take on Wigan Warriors in Super League. Having beaten Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup final earlier this year, Catalans, who are based in the French city of Perpignan, […]

7 years ago

Wigan are unhappy that another club has approached Tomkins before the deadline

8 years ago

Wigan Warriors inflicted another defeat on Leeds Rhinos, running out 26-6 winners against the Super League champions at the DW Stadium. It was an eventful evening for Dominic Manfredi, whose 80-metre sprint paved the way for for the first try of the night from John Bateman. Wigan score the first try of the game, made […]

10 years ago

As England defeated Fiji in Rugby Union’s World Cup opener at Twickenham, Ryan Giggs was in attendance for a big game in the other code. St. Helens defeated local rivals Wigan 18-14 at Langtree Park, thanks to a late try from Josh Jones, and the former Wales winger still holds rugby league close to his heart. Giggs […]

11 years ago