Three Lions Week
With England’s Rugby League World Cup now just weeks away, the Rugby Football League (RFL) have announced a Three Lions Week to encourage more people to get involved in Rugby League.
Running between 25th September – 2nd October, clubs across the country, including Wigan Warriors Community Foundation, are opening their doors as part of Three Lions Week and encourage people of all ages and abilities to “give Rugby League a go” through open training sessions, activities and tournaments.
Forming part of the InspiredBy campaign linking the RFL and RLWC2021, and aimed at driving participation in the sport before, during, and after the World Cup, Three Lions Week gives people the opportunity to learn from the best – with professional club players invited to come down and join in with sessions.
With activities for everyone, it kick-starts an historic few months for the sport – the World Cup is set to be the most inclusive tournament in RL history with Men’s, Women’s, and Wheelchair competitions being staged on the same platform.
Wigan legend, Sean O’Loughlin OBE, who played 36 times for England and Great Britain and was Captain at the last World Cup in 2017, said: “Rugby League is a sport for everyone and Three Lions Week provides a fantastic opportunity to build excitement and support before the World Cup.
“The tournament is only six weeks away, and we want everyone to get behind our England teams – whether they are Rugby League diehards or new fans to the sport.
“My old community club Wigan St Patricks will be playing their part and there are loads of others where youngsters first discover the sport, and which are so important in their communities.
“It’s already been a great year for sport in England with the Lionesses victory in the Euros and the success of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. It’s now Rugby League’s time – and I want everyone to make the most of it.”
InspiredBy is the sport’s largest ever player recruitment drive and is an example of RFL’s ongoing commitment to growing the sport and supporting clubs and their foundations across the country.
Wigan Warriors Community Foundation’s open training sessions are running from Monday 26th September to Friday 30th September at Robin Park Arena and Robin Park Leisure Centre.
Below are the details of the open training sessions taking place for all age groups. Click HERE to book on.
Monday 26th September
7–8pm, Junior Rugby Session, ages 7–11 (male and female), Robin Park Arena
- A FREE fun rugby session that includes passing challenges, kicking contest and small sided games to develop players’ skills.
Tuesday 27th September
7–8pm, Touch Rugby Festival, ages 12–16 (male), Robin Park Arena
- A FREE WORLD CUP TOUCH RUGBY TOURNAMENT session to enhance your skills and rugby knowledge coached by Youth Performance staff. All participants will access professional advice as part of their experience.
Wednesday 28th September
7–8pm, Wheelchair Wednesday, all ages (male and female), Robin Park Leisure Centre
- A FREE Wheelchair Rugby League taster session. Train alongside the Wigan Warriors Wheelchair team and members of the England Wheelchair Rugby League squad for the World Cup in October. The Community Foundation team will also be giving talks on mental fitness. Participants do not need to be wheelchair users; this session is open to participants of all abilities and ages.
Thursday 29th September
7–8pm, Girls Rugby Development Session, ages 12–16, Robin Park Arena
- A FREE fun rugby development session with Wigan Warriors Women players and coaching staff. Make new friends and learn new skills. All participants will access professional advice as part of their experience.
Friday 30th September
7–8pm, rugby session for all abilities, open age (male and female) (Physical Disability RL, Learning Disability RL, Wheelchair teams and Wigan Warriors Touch teams), Robin Park Arena
- We encourage all ages and abilities to drop-in and try all the sessions available to them. Family touch rugby session with Wigan Warriors Touch team with the opportunity to sign up and play touch rugby over a 12-week course. Fun SEND session for all abilities and opportunity to train and watch the Wigan Warriors PDRL and LDRL teams.
If you would like to know more about the Three Lions Week please get in touch with the Community Foundation team by emailing community@wiganwarriors.com or phoning 01942 762880.
