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Nominees for 2026 Woman of Steel Confirmed
Jenna Foubister, Eva Hunter and Megan Williams nominated for 2026 Woman of Steel award ahead of Rugby League Awards Night on 29 September in Manchester.
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Match Report | Penrith AFC Ladies 1 Latics 3
Wigan Athletic Women secured a 3-1 away victory at Penrith AFC Ladies to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2026/27 season in the North West Women's…
In Memoriam | Kevin Miller
Wigan Athletic mourns the sudden death of Goalkeeping Coach Kevin Miller, who joined the club this summer. Miller had a 18-year playing career and 700+…
2026 Level Playing Field Survey Live
Wigan Warriors and the RFL are asking disabled supporters to complete the 2026 Level Playing Field survey, focusing on accessibility and companion tickets.
Future Fund Update | Jake Campbell & Callum Jones
Wigan Athletic's Future Fund has raised £22,794 from 350 members in 2026/27, supporting Academy players with training camps and new recovery technology.
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Match Report | Warriors Women beaten at York
Wigan Warriors Women's 16-match winning run ends with a 26-12 loss to York Valkyrie ahead of the Grand Final.
Charlie | Sheffield Wednesday (A) Reaction
Wigan Athletic midfielder Charlie Gray praised the team's improved performance after securing a 0-0 draw at Sheffield Wednesday, their first clean sheet…
Match Report | Academy beat Warrington in first Top Four battle
Wigan Warriors Academy opened their Top Four campaign with a 30-14 victory over Warrington Wolves at Robin Park Arena after finishing the regular season…
Joe Whitworth | Sheffield Wednesday (A) Preview
Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Joe Whitworth says he's settled well in his first two weeks and is relishing Saturday's Sky Bet League One trip to Sheffield…
Supporters' Groups are invited to apply for a place on the Fan Advisory Board
Wigan Athletic is inviting independent supporters' groups to apply for seats on its new Fan Advisory Board. The application deadline is 5pm on Friday 25…
Kruise Leeming departs Warriors
Hooker Kruise Leeming leaves Wigan Warriors after two seasons and a loan spell at Catalans Dragons. He won four major trophies in 2024.
Wigan 10K raises over £2,000 for Wigan Athletic Community Trust!
Wigan Athletic head coach Gary Caldwell and staff ran the Wigan 10K, raising over £2,000 for the Community Trust. Georgia Munro won the female category.
A note to supporters from CEO Anthony Cole-Johnson
Anthony Cole-Johnson has received final approval from the Independent Football Regulator and taken up his formal duties as Wigan Athletic CEO.
Brad Burrowes | The First Interview
18-year-old midfielder Brad Burrowes joins Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan from Aston Villa for the 2026/27 campaign.
Morgan Fox | Stockport County (H) Reaction
Wigan Athletic lost 4-0 to Stockport County at the Brick Community Stadium. Defender Morgan Fox says the team dropped standards but showed response after…
Match Report | Latics 3 MK Dons 1
Wigan Athletic secured their first Sky Bet League One victory of 2026/27 with a 3-1 win over MK Dons at the Brick Community Stadium, Jensen Weir scoring…
Match Report | Women Retain League Leaders' Shield
Wigan Warriors Women beat Leeds Rhinos to retain the League Leaders' Shield and secure a place in the Betfred Women's Super League Grand Final at The…
Gary Caldwell | MK Dons (H) Reaction
Wigan Athletic secured their first Sky Bet League One victory of 2026/27 with a 3-1 home win over MK Dons at the Brick Community Stadium.
Team News | AFC Wimbledon V Latics
Wigan Athletic travel to AFC Wimbledon seeking their first league win of 2026/27 season after defeats to Cambridge and Leyton Orient.
Jensen Weir | AFC Wimbledon (A) Reaction
Wigan Athletic fell to a 1-0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon in Sky Bet League One, with vice-captain Jensen Weir admitting frustration at missed chances but…