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Drew Darbyshire

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Deputy Editor at Love Rugby League

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  • 6 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

    St Helens coach Paul Wellens believes his side were the masters of their own downfall as they fell to a 24-14 defeat to Wigan Warriors in the Good Friday derby. Wigan were 12-2 ahead at half-time thanks to first half tries from Abbas Miski and Jai Field, with the latter scoring his second to put Matt Peet’s side in an 18-2 lead.

  • 6 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

    Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet believes new signing Christian Wade will prove to be a ‘great addition’ for the reigning Super League champions. The Warriors have signed rugby union convert and former NFL running back Wade on a short-term deal following the conclusion of the Premiership Rugby season with Gloucester Rugby. Wade was unveiled as Wigan’s new signing to the sold-out crowd at the Brick Community Stadium ahead of their 24-14 derby win over St Helens on Good Friday.

  • 6 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

    Wigan Warriors wingers Abbas Miski and Liam Marshall were ‘phenomenal’ in their Good Friday win over St Helens after the squad overcame adversity. That’s the view of Wigan coach Matt Peet, who praised his wing pair for the work they got through with their carries in backfield to help get their depleted pack on the front foot.

  • 6 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

    Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet has explained why Patrick Mago was a late withdrawal in their 24-14 win over St Helens, whilst providing an injury update on Tyler Dupree. Samoan powerhouse Mago was named on the bench an hour-and-a-half before kick-off, but he pulled out in the warm-up, with Peet confirming post-match that he has suffered a hamstring injury. “He pulled his hamstring in the warm-up,” Peet said.

  • 6 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

    Wigan Warriors claimed the bragging rights on Good Friday with a pulsating 24-14 victory over rivals St Helens at a sold-out Brick Community Stadium. Wigan coach Matt Peet named an unchanged 17-man matchday squad from the win at Hull KR last time out. As for St Helens, coach Paul Wellens made two changes as Mark Percival and Daryl Clark came in for Harry Robertson (quad) and James Bell (foot).

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Drew Darbyshire
Drew Darbyshire @DrewDarbyshire
31 Mar 25

“Just to be in the changing room with the lads, getting ready and putting the kit back on for the first time in a while, it feels like forever ago since I last did that..." Good to see Brad O'Neill back yesterday, playing his first game in 247 days. https://t.co/nxzK29qgOX

Drew Darbyshire
Drew Darbyshire @DrewDarbyshire
29 Mar 25

Had a go at predicting the Wigan team to face Salford. I’ll be wrong though, that’s a given… https://t.co/vekRj2nqZp

Drew Darbyshire
Drew Darbyshire @DrewDarbyshire
28 Mar 25

Huge news for Wigan, who have tied down Jai Field to a new contract! https://t.co/3YAScY0Ldu