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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Wigan win League Leaders Shield with victory at Leigh

The Warriors won 10-6 to edge out Catalans Dragons and St Helens in the table.

The Independent UK

Wigan hold nerve to narrowly defeat Leigh and claim League Leaders’ Shield

Wigan held on to defeat Leigh 10-6, Jai Field and Jake Wardle scoring the tries, while Catalans Dragons beat Salford to finish second in the Super League table

The Guardian - UK

Steve McNamara enjoying ‘excitement’ of three-way battle to top Super League

First-placed Wigan are in the strongest position, heading to near-neighbours Leigh in the knowledge that a win will all but ensure top spot.

The Independent UK

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Wigan boss Matt Peet hails competitive Super League, saying ‘every game matters’

Peet’s side top the standings by virtue of a better points difference over Catalans and St Helens respectively.

The Independent UK

How to buy a football club: new EFL guidance offers ‘clearance, not approval’

Several EFL clubs have changed hands this year but regulations have toughened up to stop them falling into the wrong hands

The Guardian - UK

What is the highest number of hat-tricks in one league on the same day?

Plus: England squads spread widely, more players left out after hat-tricks and the longest blank starts to a season

The Guardian - UK

Wardle fires Wigan to victory over Salford to move top of Super League

Wigan scored five tries to defeat Salford 26-8 and climb to the top of the Super League as they maintained their recent winning run

The Guardian - UK

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Football League: six things you may have missed so far this season

Promotion hopes in East Anglia, worries in Yorkshire, surprise leaders and a fan running the line at Portsmouth

The Guardian - UK

Who will win the frantic battle for the final two Super League play-off slots?

Wigan, St Helens and Leigh are more or less secure in the top four.

The Independent UK

Ivan Toney hits out at betting ban: ‘Somebody is out to get me’

Speaking on the Diary of a CEO podcast, Toney insists he did not commit many of the 232 breaches he admitted to

The Independent UK

Hull KR and Leigh Leopards keen to end decades of hurt in Challenge Cup final

Leigh have been waiting 52 years to return to Wembley for the showpiece final.

The Independent UK

Zak Hardaker admits repaying Leigh coach for his faith would be ‘pretty special’

Leigh could cap a remarkable return to the big time by beating Hull KR at Wembley on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Carabao Cup first round: Wrexham beat Wigan on penalties, Gillingham 3-1 Southampton – as it happened

Spot-kicks were required at the Racecourse while Southampton exited to a League Two team as Salford also down Preston and Stevenage did the same to Watford

The Guardian - UK

Hull KR captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall hoping to top off career with Wembley win

Rovers face Leigh in the Challenge Cup final this weekend.

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Scotland midfielder James McArthur retires from football at age of 35

The Guardian - UK

League One 2023-24 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers

Derby and Bolton are well equipped to challenge for automatic promotion but Port Vale and Cambridge could find it tough

The Independent UK

Willie Peters to spare star Hull KR players against Wigan with cup final in mind

Peters plans to field a virtually-unrecognisable line-up for their Betfred Super League clash at the DW Stadium.

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Jamie McGrath terminates Wigan contract with Scottish clubs on alert

Wigan players Jack Whatmough and Jamie McGrath have opted to terminate their contracts and leave the club with immediate effect.

The Guardian - UK

Schneider strikes gold to stun Wigan and put Hull KR in Challenge Cup final

Hull Kingston Rovers will face Leigh in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley after beating Wigan 11-10 in the semi-final

The Independent UK

Hull KR reach Challenge Cup final thanks to golden point drama

Holders Wigan Warriors were defeated 11-10 in an exciting semi-final decided by Brad Schneider’s drop goal

The Guardian - UK

Back from the brink: takeover brings optimism back to ailing Wigan

After dark days and fears for the future, Wigan can see the light once more, says manager Shaun Maloney

The National (Scotland)

Celtic midfielder Liam Shaw set for move to Wigan Athletic

The midfielder has spent time out on loan to both Motherwell and Morecambe in previous seasons

The National (Scotland)

Steven Naismith reveals added Hearts friendly plan as with no rest at weekend

Steven Naismith insists there will be no rest for Heart this weekend as they continue their preparations for the new season.

The Independent UK

Three Welsh rugby ‘codebreakers’ immortalised by statue in Cardiff Bay

Rugby League greats Billy Boston, Gus Risman and Clive Sullivan are depicted in the monument.

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