Drew Darbyshire

4 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Wigan Warriors speedster Grace Banks was the star of the show in their win over Leeds Rhinos in the Challenge Cup semi-final, scooping the Player of the Match award. The 19-year-old fullback played an influential role in Wigan’s emphatic 44-14 win over Leeds in York on Saturday, racking up a staggering 243 metres whilst scoring two tries to send the Warriors Women to Wembley for the first time ever, where they will meet rivals St Helens in the final.

4 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Eagled-eyed Wigan Warriors fans will have seen new signing Christian Wade’s impressive try in rugby union over the weekend - but don’t worry if not, we’ve got you covered. Experienced winger Wade showed off his athleticism and pace with a remarkable 30-metre effort the first half of Gloucester’s 38-19 defeat to Harlequins at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

4 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Tickets for the Women’s Challenge Cup final are on sale, with Wigan Warriors releasing ticket details to their supporters after booking their spot at Wembley. An emphatic 44-14 victory over Leeds Rhinos in York on Saturday saw Denis Betts’ side book their spot at the showpiece event, where they will meet old rivals St Helens, who defeated reigning Women’s Super League champions York Valkyrie 10-6 on Sunday afternoon.

4 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Three Super League players have been charged by the Rugby Football League’s match review panel following the Challenge Cup semi-finals, including a suspension. Hull KR and Warrington Wolves booked their spots at Wembley following well-deserved wins over Catalans Dragons and Leigh Leopards respectively. The Robins and Wolves will go head-to-head under the famous Wembley arch on Saturday, June 7, as part of a triple-header alongside the Women’s Challenge Cup final and the 1895 Cup final.

4 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Wigan Warriors’ first-team had some time off over the weekend, with Super League taking a pause as the Challenge Cup semi-finals took place, but there were several Warriors teams in action. As ever, there are a number of talking points over the last seven days, so let’s get into them, shall we? Here is the latest Wigan Warriors notebook.