2021 Wigan Warriors season explained

Wigan Warriors 2021 season
Year:2021
Team Colour:
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Font Colour:White
League:Super League
League Rank:4th
League Wins:15
League Draws:0
League Losses:10
Playoff Result:Lost in Elimination Playoffs
Cup:Challenge Cup
Cup Result:Quarter-finals
Cup Wins:1
Cup Losses:1
Ceo Title:Chairman
Coach Title:Head Coach
High Attendance:16,390
Low Attendance:5,555
List:yes
List Link:List of Wigan Warriors seasons
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The 2021 season will be Wigan Warriors's 41st consecutive season playing in England's top division of rugby league. During the season, they will compete in the Super League XXVI and the 2021 Challenge Cup.

Preseason friendlies

On 4 March, Wigan announced a pre-season friendly against Salford Red Devils ahead of the delay start to the Super League.[1]

Super League

See main article: Super League XXVI.

Regular season

The start of the 2021 Super League season, which ordinarily would have started in late January, was delayed to March due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] On 11 February it was confirmed that match week one would commence on Friday 26 March, with Wigan Warriors facing newly promoted local rivals Leigh Centurions in the second fixture of the round.[4] The full fixture list was announced on 26 February.[5]

Matches

Date and TimeMWVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
26 March, 20:151 Leigh CenturionsNEmerald HeadingleyW20–18Bibby (2), Hardaker, BullockHardaker (2)Sky Sports[6]
1 April, 18:002 Wakefield TrinityNTotally Wicked StadiumW34–6Partington, Bibby (3), Hardaker, BatemanHardaker (5)Sky Sports[7]
15 April, 19:453 Leeds RhinosAEmerald HeadingleyW19–6Farrell (2), Hardaker, HastingsHardaker
Drop-goals: Hardaker		Sky Sports[8]
22 April, 18:004 Castleford TigersHDW StadiumW22–12Hardaker, French (2), PowellHardaker (3)Our League[9]
29 April, 19:455 Hull F.C.HDW StadiumW16–14Hastings, Farrell, BibbyHardaker (2)Sky Sports[10]
17 May, 19:456 Leigh CenturionsALeigh Sports VillageW30–16Smith, Manfredi, French, Farrell, Bibby (2)Smith (3)~4,000Our League[11]
22 May, 13:007 Salford Red DevilsAAJ Bell StadiumW17–16Singleton (2), FarrellSmith (2)
Drop-goals: Hastings		~4,000[12]
29 May, 17:008 Catalans DragonsAStade Gilbert BrutusL0–481,000Sky Sports[13]
11 June, 19:459 Huddersfield GiantsAKirklees StadiumPostponed due to positive COVID-19 cases within the Huddersfield squad.[14]
18 June, 19:4510 Hull KRHDW StadiumL8–18Gildart (2)~4,000[15]
24 June, 19:4511 Wakefield TrinityAMobile Rocket StadiumL6–14HanleySmith~4,000[16]
30 June, 19:4512 Warrington WolvesHDW StadiumL14–40Powell, Isa, GildartSmith~4,000Sky Sports[17]
4 July, 19:3013 St HelensATotally Wicked StadiumL6–24FarrellSmith~4,000Sky Sports[18]
11 July, 15:0014 Huddersfield GiantsHDW StadiumW16–12Marshall, Clark, SmithSmith (2)~4,000[19]
16 July, 19:459 Huddersfield GiantsAKirklees StadiumW14–12Clark, FarrellSmith (3)~4,000[20]
23 July, 19:4515 Wakefield TrinityHDW StadiumW25–12Bibby (3), Shorrocks, MarshallSmith (2)
Drop-goals: Hastings		5,555[21]
28 July, 19:4516 Warrington WolvesAHalliwell Jones StadiumL8–21Marshall (2)8,014Sky Sports[22]
1 August, 15:0017 Leigh CenturionsHDW StadiumW50–6Leuluai, Hanley (3), Farrell (2), Halsall, Shorrocks, HastingsSmith (7)9,206[23]
6 August, 19:4518 Salford Red DevilsHDW StadiumW16–6Halsall, PowellSmith (4)9,431[24]
13 August, 19:4519 Hull KRAHull College Craven ParkL14–26Marshall, Bibby (2)Smith6,230Sky Sports[25]
20 August, 19:4520 St HelensHDW StadiumL2–26Smith16,390Sky Sports[26]
25 August, 19:4521 Leeds RhinosHDW StadiumL0–1411,390Sky Sports[27]
30 August, 17:0022 Castleford TigersAMend-A-Hose JungleW22–0Hastings, Marshall, Gildart, SingletonSmith (3)Sky Sports[28]
5 September, 15:1523 Warrington WolvesNSt James' ParkL6–10HavardSmith25,762Sky Sports[29]
10 September, 15:0024 Hull F.C.AKCOM StadiumW10–0Bibby, HardakerHardaker[30]
17 September, 19:4525 Catalans DragonsHDW StadiumW12–8Isa, McDonnellHardaker (2)12,852[31]

League table

Play-offs

Challenge Cup

See main article: 2021 Challenge Cup.

Date and TimeRoundVersusH/A/NVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
9 April, 19:45Round 3 York City KnightsAYork Community StadiumW26–0Hardaker, Smith, Halsall, Hanley, ClubbHardaker (3)The Sportsman[33]
8 May, 14:30Quarter Finals Hull F.C.NEmerald HeadingleyL10–20Bibby, ManfrediSmithBBC Two[34]

Transfers

Gains

Player Club Contract Date
4 Years July 2020[35]
2 Years November 2020[36]

Losses

Player Club Contract Date
Sean O'LoughlinRetiredNovember 2020[37]
Craig MullenRowspan=2 Leigh Centurions1 YearNovember 2020[38]
Ben FlowerDecember 2020[39]
Joe Burgess Salford Red Devils3 yearsDecember 2020[40]
Jack WellsDecember 2020[41]
Jake Shorrocks Newcastle ThunderDecember 2020[42]
Nathan WildeDecember 2020[43]
Max Roberts Oldham RoughyedsDecember 2020[44]
James Barran
Joe Greenwood Huddersfield Giants2 yearsDecember 2020[45]
Chris Hankinson London Broncos1 Year LoanDecember 2020[46]
George BurgessReleasedFebruary 2021[47]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wigan Warriors confirm pre-season friendly. 2021-12-15. www.wigantoday.net. en.
  2. Web site: A great run out for the lads today, but it's the home side who take the win.. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CMaHPHDF-p7 . 2021-12-24 . registration. live. December 15, 2021. www.instagram.com.
  3. Web site: Super League season faces delayed start. 11 January 2021.
  4. Web site: Super League 2021: Round 1 fixtures confirmed, all six matches live on Sky Sports.
  5. Web site: 2021 fixtures announced - Wigan Warriors. 26 February 2021.
  6. Web site: Leigh 18-20 Wigan: Warriors rally to deny Centurions a dream Super League return. Sky Sports.
  7. Web site: Wigan 34-6 Wakefield: Warriors power pass Trinity in Super League. Sky Sports.
  8. Web site: Leeds 6-19 Wigan: Liam Farrell double helps Warriors spoil Kyle Eastmond's rugby league return.
  9. Web site: Wigan 22-12 Castleford: Bevan French double helps Warriors to victory.
  10. Web site: Super League: Wigan Warriors maintain unbeaten record with 16-14 win over Hull FC.
  11. Web site: Super League: Bevan French inspires Wigan Warriors' 30-16 comeback win over Leigh Centurions.
  12. Web site: Super League: Jackson Hastings' drop goal seals 17-16 win for Wigan Warriors over Salford Red Devils.
  13. Web site: Catalans Dragons 48-0 Wigan Warriors: Dragons destroy previously unbeaten Super League visitors.
  14. Web site: Huddersfield vs Wigan Warriors postponed after seven Giants players test positive for Covid-19. Sky Sports.
  15. Web site: Wigan Warriors 8-18 Hull KR: Rovers shock Warriors to claim Super League victory.
  16. Web site: Wakefield 14-6 Wigan: Weakened Warriors fall to third successive loss. Sky Sports.
  17. Web site: Wigan 14-40 Warrington: Jake Mamo stars as Wolves see off Warriors.
  18. Web site: Super League: Lachlan Coote helps St Helens seal 24-6 derby win over Wigan Warriors. Sky Sports.
  19. Web site: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Huddersfield Giants: Hosts rally from 12-0 behind to claim Super League win. Sky Sports.
  20. Web site: Huddersfield 12-14 Wigan: Warriors claim second win in six days over Giants in fiery clash. Sky Sports.
  21. Web site: Super League: Jackson Hastings masterclass sets up Wigan Warriors for 25-12 win over Wakefield Trinity. Sky Sports.
  22. Web site: Super League: Warrington Wolves return to action with 21-8 derby win over Wigan Warriors.
  23. Web site: Wigan Warriors 50-6 Leigh Centurions: Hosts claim Super League win after double red card.
  24. Web site: Wigan 16-6 Salford: Warriors make it four wins out of five in Super League.
  25. Web site: Super League: Hull Kingston Rovers' rise continues with win over Wigan Warriors.
  26. Web site: Wigan 2-26 St Helens: Saints claim a fiery derby win against Warriors. Sky Sports.
  27. Web site: Super League: Leeds Rhinos boost play-off hopes with 14-0 win away to Wigan Warriors.
  28. Web site: Super League: Wigan Warriors back to winning ways with 22-0 victory over Castleford Tigers.
  29. Web site: Wigan 6-10 Warrington: Wolves edge Warriors at Magic Weekend.
  30. Web site: Hull 0-10 Wigan: Warriors seal fourth spot in Super League with win over Hull FC.
  31. Web site: Wigan Warriors 12-8 Catalans Dragons: Wigan gain confidence boost ahead of Super League play-offs. Sky Sports.
  32. Web site: Super League play-offs 2021: Leeds Rhinos edge out Wigan Warriors 8-0 to book semis spot.
  33. News: Wigan shut out York in Challenge Cup win. BBC Sport.
  34. News: Hull beat Wigan to reach semi-finals . BBC Sport .
  35. News: Bateman rejoins Wigan. BBC Sport.
  36. Web site: Jai Field joins Wigan. 9 November 2020.
  37. News: Sean O'Loughlin: Wigan Warriors legend to retire after 10 trophies in 19 years. BBC Sport. 13 November 2020.
  38. Web site: Leigh land promising utility Craig Mullen on permanent deal from Wigan. Drew. Darbyshire. 18 November 2020. Love Rugby League.
  39. Web site: Ben Flower joins Leigh Centurions. www.rugby-league.com.
  40. Web site: Salford confirm capture of Joe Burgess. Drew. Darbyshire. 4 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  41. Web site: Salford announce signing of Jack Wells. Drew. Darbyshire. 16 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  42. Web site: Newcastle bring in Jake Shorrocks from Wigan. 22 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  43. Web site: Newcastle sign Wigan youngster as Thunder retain homegrown duo. Drew. Darbyshire. 26 November 2020. Love Rugby League.
  44. Web site: A Second Young Warrior Joins Roughyeds. 20 October 2020. roughyeds.co.uk.
  45. Web site: Huddersfield sign forward Joe Greenwood from Wigan. Drew. Darbyshire. 10 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  46. Web site: Chris Hankinson heads to London on loan. www.rugby-league.com.
  47. Web site: Burgess leaves Warriors. www.superleague.co.uk.

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