Tag: Leopards
Wigan Warriors 38-0 Leigh Leopards: Reigning champions put in dominant performance to book Grand Final spot | Rugby League News
Reigning champions Wigan Warriors cruised to a dominant 38-0 victory over local rivals Leigh Leopards to book their place in the Super League Grand Final. Wigan were clinical in the first half and pounced on every Leigh error, a Liam Marshall double, a Sam Walters effort, plus two conversions and a penalty from Adam Keighran…
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Warrington coach Sam Burgess laments ’embarrassing’ red card in defeat to Leigh Leopards | Rugby League News
Coach Sam Burgess was frustrated with Paul Vaughan’s red card 11 minutes into Warrington’s 16-12 Betfred Super League loss to Leigh. The Leopards’ win lifted them into the play-off picture for the first time this year, while Warrington slipped off the pace in their bid to become League Leaders’ Shield winners. However, Burgess only wanted…
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Ian Watson: Huddersfield Giants coach steps down with immediate effect ahead of Super League match with Leigh Leopards | Rugby League News
Ian Watson has stepped down as Huddersfield Giants head coach with immediate effect ahead of their match against Leigh Leopards on Saturday. Watson joined Huddersfield ahead of the 2021 season and had signed a new four-year deal in 2022 but will not manage the club when they take on Leigh – live on Sky Sports…
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Zak Hardaker to join Hull FC for 2025 season from Leigh Leopards | Rugby League News
Hull FC have announced the signing of Zak Hardaker from Leigh Leopards for the 2025 Betfred Super League season. Hardaker has signed a two-year deal with the Black & Whites. The outside back has amassed over 360 senior appearances since his professional debut over the past 15 years, scoring over 1,100 points throughout his career,…
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Umyla Hanley: Leigh Leopards winger makes mark ahead of Super League derby reunion with Wigan Warriors | Rugby League News
They are used to a player with the surname Hanley starring on the rugby field in the Borough of Wigan, although these days it is Umyla, rather than his father Ellery, who is making his mark – and for Leigh Leopards as opposed to Wigan Warriors. The 22-year-old has had to wait for his opportunity…
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Adrian Lam claims ‘moral victory’ in Leigh Leopards loss to St Helens after John Asiata tackle | Rugby League News
Leigh head coach Adrian Lam criticised the decision to send captain John Asiata to the sin bin just 41 seconds into his side’s 12-4 Betfred Super League defeat at St Helens. Asiata was given a yellow card by referee Liam Moore for going low on Sione Mata’utia, reigniting a controversy that was sparked last year…
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Super League 2024: Golf fan Matt Moylan aims to tee off in style with Leigh Leopards | Rugby League News
Matt Moylan has had to make a few lifestyle adjustments since swapping Sydney for North West England. For starters, there is no beach in Leigh as there was in his former home of Cronulla. The new Leigh Leopards recruit has, however, settled quickly into life with the Betfred Super League club and is excited to…
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Super League 2024: Hull KR, Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Leopards and London Broncos team guides | Rugby League News
Our guide to the 12 teams competing in the Betfred Super League in 2024 continues with a look at Hull KR, Leigh Leopards, Leeds Rhinos and London Broncos… Hull Kingston Rovers Head coach: Willie Peters. Captain: Elliot Minchella. Last season: Fourth, lost in semi-final. Previous Super League best: Fourth (2023). Please use Chrome browser for…
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Super League: Wakefield Trinity relegated after loss at Leigh Leopards, St Helens and Wigan Warriors win | Rugby League News
Josh Griffin (left) and Max Jowitt look dejected as Wakefield Trinity’s relegation is confirmed Wakefield went down fighting at Leigh Sports Village as Gareth O’Brien’s dramatic golden point drop goal signalled a heart-breaking end to their 24-year-stay in the Super League. Luke Gale’s kick with 19 seconds left of normal time had forced the extra…
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Steve McNamara: Catalans Dragons are back to business as they prepare to face Challenge Cup winners Leigh Leopards
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Owner of Leigh Leopards, Derek Beaumont, shares his thoughts on John Asiata and his ‘whatever it takes’ approach Owner of Leigh Leopards, Derek Beaumont, shares his thoughts on John Asiata and his ‘whatever it takes’ approach Catalans Dragons head coach Steve McNamara says it is…
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