Warriors Against the Dragons

Warriors Against the Dragons

On February 27, the Rugby League World Club Challenge will be coming to Wigan’s DW Stadium. The Warriors will take on the Illawara Dragons and with the aim of being declared the best team in the world.

And the council is cheering on the team for their support for the community and the work that players and officials do in partnership with schools and other local groups.

Council leader Lord Peter Smith and cabinet member Cllr Chris Ready joined Thomas Leulai and Michael McGuire pitchside this week to thank them. The halfback and manager both said they were backing the town.

Lord Smith says: “We’re delighted to wish the Warriors well this time for their upcoming club challenge. I’m sure the whole town – and the whole borough – will want to see our sportsmen succeed in the battle between Australian champions St George Illawarra and our own Super League winners.”

The Probiz World Cup Challenge, held between the champions of the Australasian National Rugby League and the European Super League competitions, will be held at the DW Stadium on February 27.

Thomas Leulai says: “I’m really looking forward to the World Cup Challenge. It will be a great opportunity for us to challenge ourselves. We will represent Wigan and England, so we’re all prepared to give 100 per cent and hopefully put Wigan on the map internationally.”

Cllr Ready has been meeting top officials from both the Latics and the Warriors and is impressed with their passion for their town as well as their sport. “The work they do in the community is superb and behind the scenes both clubs work in partnership effectively,” he adds.

“They’re getting behind Wigan, so we’ve got to get behind them!” says Cllr Ready. “Both our top flight teams and everyone at the council is committed to making Wigan a success so let’s all back our sporting heroes and help them help us. “