2024 Wigan Warriors season explained

Wigan Warriors 2024 season
Year:2024
Team Colour:
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Font Colour:White
League:Super League
League Wins:16
League Draws:0
League Losses:5
Points For:529
Points Against:296
Cup:Challenge Cup
Cup Result:Champions
Cup Wins:4
Cup Losses:0
Cup Winners:2024 Challenge Cup
Ceo Title:Chairman
Ceo:Prof. Chris Brooks
Coach Title:Head Coach
High Attendance:20,152
Low Attendance:11,660
Top Tries:Liam Marshall (21)
Top Goals:Harry Smith (35)
Top Points:Harry Smith (78)
List:yes
List Link:List of Wigan Warriors seasons
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The 2024 season is the Wigan Warriors's 44th consecutive season playing in England's top division of rugby league. During the season, they competed in the Super League XXIX, the 2024 Challenge Cup, and the 2024 World Club Challenge.

Preseason friendlies

Date and TimeVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
20 January; 14:00 Midlands HurricanesAAlexander StadiumW24–20Brown (2), Kerr (2)Farrimond (4/4)Unknown[1]
26 January, 20:00 Wakefield TrinityABelle VueA12–22Douglas, FarrimondHampshire (2/2)Unknown[2]
4 February, 14:00 Hull F.C.AMKM StadiumW40–0Wardle, Mago, French, Dupree, Douglas, Farrimond, HampshireSmith (4/5), Keighran (2/2)Unknown[3]

World Club Challenge

See main article: 2024 World Club Challenge.

Super League

See main article: Super League XXIX.

Fixtures

Date and TimeVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVPos.Report
17 February, 17:30 Castleford TigersAThe JungleW32–4Mago, French, Marshall (2), LeemingSmith (4/5 + 1 pen.), Keighran (pen.)10,170BBC Two2nd[5]
24 February, 15:00 Leigh LeopardsHDW StadiumPostponed due to Wigan's participation in the World Club Challenge
1 March, 20:00 Huddersfield GiantsHDW StadiumW30–16Marshall (3), French, DupreeSmith (4/5)15, 357Sky Sports Arena2nd[6]
9 March, 15:00 London BroncosAPlough LaneW60–22Wardle, Miski, Dupree, Hill (2), O’Neill, Mago, Eckersley, Hampshire, KeighranKeighran (10/11)4,116Sky Sports Arena1st[7]
14 March, 20:00 Salford Red DevilsAAJ Bell StadiumW22–12Marshall, Miski, Wardle, FrenchSmith (1/2), Keighran (2/2)6,087Sky Sports Arena2nd[8]
29 March, 15:00 (Good Friday) St HelensATotally Wicked StadiumL4–12FrenchSmith (0/1)17,980Sky Sports Main Event4th[9]
4 April, 20:00 Leigh CenturionsALeigh Sports VillageW40–12Miski, Isa, French, Smith, Field, Keighran, Nsemba, MarshallSmith (4/8)10,308Sky Sports Action3rd[10]
19 April, 20:00 Castleford TigersHDW StadiumW36–14French, Marshall (2), Hampshire (2), MiskiKeighran (2/2), Smith (4/4)13,029Sky Sports Arena3rd[11]
26 April, 20:00 Hull KRACraven ParkL10–26Miski, FarrellKeighran (1/2)UnknownSky Sports Action4th[12]
2 May, 20:00 Catalans DragonsHDW StadiumW30–8Thompson, Smith, Keighran, Farrell, MiskiSmith (5/5)14,481Sky Sports Arena1st[13]
11 May, 15:00 Huddersfield GiantsAKirklees StadiumW48–6Marshall (3), French (2), Leeming, Miski (2)Smith (8/9)UnknownSky Sports Main Event1st[14]
26 May, 15:00 Salford Red DevilsAAJ Bell StadiumW26–6Keighran, Nsemba, O’Neill, FrenchKeighran (5/5)4,087Sky Sports Mix2nd[15]
1 June, 15:00 Warrington WolvesAHalliwell Jones StadiumW19–18Nsemba, Marshall, LeemingKeighran (3/3)
Drop-goals: Smith		12,181Sky Sports Action2nd[16]
14 June, 20:00 Castleford TigersAThe JungleW10–8Marshall (2)Smith (pen.)UnknownSky Sports Arena2nd[17]
21 June, 20:00 London BroncosHDW StadiumW36–0Farrimond (2), Marshall, Miski, Wardle (2)Farrimond (6/6)14,280Sky Sports Arena1st[18]
5 July, 20:00 Leigh LeopardsHDW StadiumW24–8French (2), Marshall, FarrellKeighran (4/4 + 0 pen.)16,053Sky Sports Arena1st[19]
12 July, 20:00 St HelensHDW StadiumW16–12Wardle, Keighran, EckersleySmith (2/3)20,152Sky Sports Main Event1st[20]
20 July, 14:00 Hull F.C.AMKM StadiumL22–24Marshall (2), O’Neill, EckersleyKeighran (3/4)5,771Sky Sports Arena1st[21]
26 July, 20:00 Warrington WolvesHDW StadiumL4–40MarshallHarry Smith (0/1)15,764Sky Sports Action3rd[22]
1 August, 20:00 Huddersfield GiantsHDW StadiumW28–14Wardle, Hampshire, Field, EckersleyKeighran (4/4 + 2 pen.)11,660Sky Sports Action2nd[23]
6 August, 20:00 Leigh LeopardsHDW StadiumW28–6Nsemba, Wardle, Keighran, Mago, HillKeighran (4/5)13,249Sky Sports Action1st[24]
10 August, 15:00 Leeds RhinosAHeadingleyL4–30MarshallKeighran (0/1)12,459Sky Sports Action2nd[25]
17 August, 17:00 (Magic Weekend) St HelensNElland RoadW20–0Marshall, Farrimond, WaltersKeighran (3/3 + 1 pen.)30,810Sky Sports Action2nd[26]
25 August, 15:00 Hull F.C.HDW Stadium–BBC Red Button
31 August, 20:00 (BST) Catalans DragonsAStade Gilbert Brutus–Sky Sports Action
6 September, 20:00 Hull KRHDW Stadium–Sky Sports Main Event
13 September, 20:00 Leeds RhinosHDW Stadium–SuperLeague+
20 September, 20:00 Salford Red DevilsHDW Stadium–SuperLeague+

Table

Challenge Cup

See main article: 2024 Challenge Cup.

Date and timeRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
22 March; 20:00Round 6 Sheffield EaglesHDW StadiumW44–18French (3) Marshall (2) Wardle, Leeming, MagoSmith (6/9)5,733Not Televised[27] [28]
14 April; 15:00Quarter-finals Castleford TigersAThe JungleW60–6Marshall (4), O’Neill, French, Keighran, Miski (2), Leeming, Wardle, DupreeSmith (6/12)4,097Not Televised[29] [30]
18 May; 13:45Semi-finals Hull KRNEco-Power StadiumW38–6Wardle (2), Miski (2), Nsemba, Smith, DupreeSmith (2/5), Keighran (3/3)11,163BBC One[31] [32]
8 June; 15:00Final Warrington WolvesNWembley StadiumW18–8Eckersley, French, FarrellSmith (3/3)64,845BBC One[33] [34]

Transfers

Gains

Player Club Contract Date
Leeds Rhinos3 YearsJune 2023[35]
Gold Coast Titans4 YearsJune 2023[36]
Catalans Dragons3 YearsJune 2023[37]
Catalans Dragons2 YearsJuly 2023[38]
Canterbury Bulldogs4 YearsOctober 2023[39]
Sam Eseh Wakefield Trinity2 Years + 1 YearOctober 2023[40]

Losses

Player Club Contract Date
December 2022[41]
Warrington WolvesEnd of LoanSeptember 2023
Oldham R.L.F.C.2 YearsOctober 2023[42]
Salford Red DevilsOctober 2023[43]
Iain Thornley Wakefield Trinity2 YearsOctober 2023[44]
Kieran Tyrer Oldham R.L.F.C.October 2023[45]
Morgan Smithies Canberra Raiders3 YearsOctober 2023[46]
Sam Powell Warrington Wolves2 YearsNovember 2023[47]
Joe Shorrocks Salford Red DevilsNovember 2023[48]
Ramon Silva Barrow RaidersJanuary 2022[49]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Warriors beat Hurricanes in friendly - Wigan Warriors . 20 January 2024 .
  2. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-01-26 . Warriors pre-season game abandoned . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-02-04 . Wigan win at Hull . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  4. News: 2024-02-23 . World Club Challenge: Wigan edge Penrith in thrilling contest - as it happened . 2024-07-12 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-02-17 . Warriors win in Round one . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-03-01 . Warriors defeat Giants . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-03-09 . Warriors win in the Capital . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-03-14 . Wigan down the Red Devils . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  9. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-03-29 . Wigan lose out in the Derby . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-04-04 . Wigan win at Leigh . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  11. Web site: Anderson . Tom . 2024-04-19 . Warriors defeat the Tigers . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  12. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-04-26 . Warriors lose to Hull KR . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  13. Web site: Orgill . Harvey . 2024-05-02 . Warriors defeat Dragons . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  14. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-05-11 . Warriors win against Giants . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  15. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-05-26 . Warriors defeat Red Devils . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  16. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-06-01 . Warriors win away at Warrington . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  17. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-06-14 . Warriors win away at Castleford . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  18. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-06-21 . Warriors defeat Broncos . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  19. Web site: Anderson . Tom . 2024-07-05 . Warriors beat Leopards . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  20. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/07/12/warriors-win-the-derby/
  21. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/07/20/warriors-beaten-by-hull-fc/
  22. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/07/26/warriors-defeated-by-wolves/
  23. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/08/01/warriors-defeat-the-giants/
  24. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/08/06/warriors-defeat-the-leopards/
  25. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/08/10/warriors-lose-at-leeds/
  26. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/08/17/warriors-win-magic-derby/
  27. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-03-22 . Warriors progress in Challenge Cup . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  28. Web site: 2024-03-22 . Wigan beat Sheffield to avenge famous Wembley loss . 2024-07-12 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  29. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-04-14 . Warriors seal Semi-Final spot . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  30. Web site: 2024-04-14 . Wigan cruise past Cas into Challenge Cup semis . 2024-07-12 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  31. Web site: Anderson . Tom . 2024-05-18 . Warriors reach Wembley . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  32. Web site: 2024-05-18 . Challenge Cup - Hull KR 6-38 Wigan: Warriors reach Wembley after semi-final win . 2024-07-12 . BBC Sport . en-gb.
  33. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2024-06-08 . Warriors win Challenge Cup at Wembley . 2024-07-12 . Wigan Warriors . en-GB.
  34. Web site: 2024-06-08 . Challenge Cup final: Wigan beat Warrington at Wembley again . 2024-07-12 . BBC Sport . en-gb.
  35. Web site: Wigan sign Sam Walters from 2024 - Wigan Warriors . 26 June 2023 .
  36. Web site: Kruise Leeming joins Wigan from 2024 - Wigan Warriors . 25 June 2023 .
  37. Web site: Tiaki Chan joins Wigan from 2024 - Wigan Warriors . 26 June 2023 .
  38. Web site: Keighran signs for Wigan - Wigan Warriors . 16 July 2023 .
  39. News: Luke Thompson to join Wigan on 4 year deal. BBC Sport. 4 October 2023 .
  40. News: Wigan sign Wakefield forward Eseh on two-year deal . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-11-13.
  41. Web site: Super League duo Kai Pearce-Paul and Will Pryce to join NRL's Newcastle Knights at end of 2023. Sky Sports.
  42. Web site: 2023-10-19 . Wigan Warriors starlet makes permanent League One move after impressive loan spell . 2023-10-20 . LoveRugbyLeague . en.
  43. Web site: 2023-10-25 . Half-back Cust leaves Wigan Warriors . 2023-11-13 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  44. Web site: Iain Thornley joins Wakefield - Wigan Warriors . 25 October 2023 .
  45. Web site: Sean Long's Oldham sign Wigan Warriors starlet as youngster becomes 24th confirmed squad member for 2024 . 27 October 2023 .
  46. Web site: Anderson . Tom . 2023-10-31 . Morgan Smithies Leaves Wigan . 2023-11-13 . Wigan Warriors Blog.
  47. Web site: Fletcher . Charlotte . 2023-11-10 . Sam Powell leaves Wigan . 2023-11-13 . Wigan Warriors Blog.
  48. Web site: Joe Shorrocks leaves Wigan - Wigan Warriors . 20 November 2023 .
  49. Web site: BBC to show World Club Challenge and Super League matches in 2024 - reports . 2024-07-12.

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