Wigan Warriors

Name: Wigan Warriors
Full Name: Wigan Warriors Rugby League Football Club
Founded: 1879
Location: Wigan
Stadium: Brick Community Stadium
Capacity: 25,133
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The Wigan Warriors are a professional Rugby League who are one of the most successful clubs in the sports history. Based in the Greater Manchester town of Wigan, the club have one of the largest fanbases of either code of Rugby and are a club that always expect to challenge for honours and trophies.

Founded in 1872, the club were one of the founding members of the Northern Rugby Football Union, the forerunner to the Rugby Football League and ever since then, they have enjoyed success both domestically and internationally.

In the 1980’s and 90’s the club became one of the dominant sides in the sport, winning all that their was to win and during the summer era, the club have continued to win and challenge for every trophy available.

With multiple League Championships, Challenge Cups and 4 wins in the World Club Challenge, it is no surprise that Wigan have one of the biggest fanbases in the sport, with their DW Stadium hosting some of the biggest attendances of any Rugby club in the UK.

The club have numerous nicknames including the ‘The Colliers’, the ‘Riversiders’ and thanks to their iconic Cherry Red and White playing strip, many fans know the club as the ‘Cherry and Whites’.

Wigan have one of the best academies in world rugby with the club producing some of the best talent in the UK. This has led to the club been able to play complete teams of home grown players and many members of the English national team have come through the Wigan academy.

The good news for all fans of the Wigan Warriors is that you can watch live Wigan Warriors matches online via our Rugby League live streaming partners.

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Location

The Warriors are based in the Greater Manchester town of Wigan, to the West of Manchester in the North West of England.

Stadium

The DW Stadium is one of the largest grounds in the Super League with the home of the Warriors capable of hosting over 25,000 fans and whilst it is rarely full outside of matches against St Helens, the Warriors do have some of the biggest attendances in the competition which does always make matches against Wigan great occasions.

The modern all seater stadium’s open nature can lose the atmosphere for smaller matches but when full and when there is a big away following, it is one of the most atmospheric stadiums in the country for Rugby League matches.

Rivals

Wigan have a number of rivalries with other Rugby League due to battling it out over titles and trophies and also with clubs are based close them in terms or in anocation.

One club that falls into both of those categories and the main rival of the Wigan club are St Helens.

Matches between Wigan and Saints are great occasions and always guarantee a sell-out crowd at Wigan and that makes for one of the best spectacles in world rugby.

Thankfully the action tends to live up to the hype and expectation of the massive crowd and it is normally one of the best matches of the season and is a must watch not just for fans of the 2 teams but also for all rugby league fans in general and the great news is that it has never been easier to watch the action live from Wigan v Saints via our Super League live stream partners.

The rivalry is so strong that it dominates the 2 towns in the week building up to the matches and it is also one of just 2 sporting fixtures, along with the horse race, to be given the name Derby by Lord Derby. The importance of the match led to all over matches between derbies becoming known as derbies.

Other rivalries for the Warriors include near neighbours the Warrington Wolves, who they have been battling it out over trophies with and who they are located close to.

Traditionally, they have a strong rivalry with the Leigh Centurions, who are also based in the Wigan District, but due to not meeting too often over the past couple of decades, that rivalry has gone onto the back burner somewhat.

Due to meeting in huge matches, such as Challenge Cup semi-finals and finals as well as play-off matches and of curse Grand Final, there is a big rivalry between the Warriors and the Leeds Rhinos despite been based either side of the Pennines.

Colours / Playing Kit

The Wigan’s colours of Cherry and White are iconic s is the hopped playing strip that makes them instantly recognisable when ever they take to the field.

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If you are a fan of the Warriors or your favourite team is taking them on in a game that has been selected for television coverage, the great news is that you can now watch every Wigan tv game live via the Wigan Warriors live stream services listed on this page.

No longer do you need an expensive and ongoing subscription to a pay tv channel, you can now just pay for the action that you want to watch.

History

The history of the Wigan Warriors is one of the most decorated in rugby league, with the club widely regarded as one of the sport’s most successful and enduring institutions. Based in Greater Manchester, the club has been a dominant force across multiple eras, adapting from early amateur roots into a professional powerhouse that has collected silverware with almost suspicious regularity (if you believe rival fans, anyway).

Founded in 1872 as Wigan Football Club, the team quickly became part of the early structure of rugby in England. In 1895, Wigan joined the breakaway Northern Rugby Football Union, which later evolved into the Rugby Football League. This shift marked the beginning of rugby league as a distinct code, and Wigan were not just participants—they were one of its earliest and most consistent winners. Their early years laid the groundwork for a culture of dominance that would become their trademark.

During the early 20th century, Wigan established themselves as a powerhouse in domestic competitions, regularly competing for league honours and developing a reputation for producing tough, skilful sides. Even in those formative decades, the club’s name was frequently associated with success, a trend that would only intensify as the sport matured.

The Golden Era of Dominance (1980s–1990s)

The 1980s and 1990s are often referred to as the “Wigan dynasty” period in rugby league history. During this time, Wigan Warriors became almost untouchable in English rugby league, dominating domestic competitions and making a strong impression in cup tournaments.

Between 1985 and 1996, Wigan collected a remarkable series of league titles and Challenge Cup victories, often completing seasons with a trophy cabinet that required structural reinforcement. Their success in the Challenge Cup at Wembley became almost routine, with the club famously treating the stadium like a second home—much to the frustration of opponents who were simply there to “take part.”

Key figures from this era helped establish Wigan’s winning mentality, but more importantly, the system itself was built for consistency, discipline, and relentless attacking rugby. By the mid-1990s, Wigan were not just winning—they were setting the standard for professional rugby league in Britain.

Super League Era Transition (1996 onwards)

The introduction of the Super League in 1996 marked a major structural shift in rugby league, moving the sport towards a summer season and a more commercialised era. Wigan Warriors adapted quickly, becoming founding members of the new competition and immediately continuing their tradition of competitiveness.

Wigan won the inaugural Super League title in 1996, proving that the transition from winter grind to summer spectacle did not slow them down. In fact, it arguably suited their expansive playing style even more. The club remained a consistent playoff contender throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, regularly challenging for top honours while maintaining their reputation as one of the sport’s elite sides.

However, this period was also more competitive than their previous dominance era, with other clubs investing heavily and narrowing the gap. Wigan still collected trophies, but they had to work a little harder for them—much to the relief of everyone else in the league who had grown tired of their earlier monopoly on success.

2010s Resurgence and Trophy Revival

The 2010s saw a strong resurgence for Wigan Warriors, with the club returning to consistent trophy-winning form. The highlight came in 2010 with a Super League Grand Final victory, marking a return to the top of English rugby league after a relatively lean spell by their historical standards.

Further success followed throughout the decade, including Challenge Cup triumphs and additional Super League titles. Wigan also achieved the prestigious domestic “double” in 2013 and 2018, winning both the league and Challenge Cup in the same season—an achievement that reminded everyone why the club’s name is often associated with winning more silverware than most museums.

The club’s playing style during this era blended physical forward dominance with fast, structured attacking play. It was efficient, effective, and occasionally quite frustrating for opposition fans who had hoped the “Wigan dominance era” was finally over.

Modern Era (2020s and Beyond)

In the 2020s, Wigan Warriors have continued to remain one of the premier clubs in the Super League, consistently competing at the top end of the table and regularly featuring in finals and playoff matches. Their ability to rebuild squads while maintaining high performance levels has kept them firmly in the conversation as title contenders year after year.

The club’s modern playing history reflects a balance between tradition and evolution: strong academy development, strategic recruitment, and a commitment to high-intensity rugby. While other clubs rise and fall, Wigan tend to remain inconveniently present in every major competition conversation—much like that one neighbour who always turns up uninvited but somehow wins every game anyway.

Today, Wigan’s legacy continues to grow, with their historical record standing as one of the most successful in British rugby league. From their 19th-century origins through to modern Super League battles, their playing history is defined by consistency, dominance, and an almost stubborn refusal to stay out of contention for long.