Women’s Match Preview: Warrington (A)
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors Women’s 2023 Betfred Super League opener against Warrington Wolves. The Warriors Women face the Wolves at Victoria Park on Sunday 16th April (2pm K.O.).
The Betfred Women’s Super League season got back underway last weekend as a 2022 Grand Final rematch saw Leeds Rhinos take on the newly named York Valkyrie live on Sky Sports. This weekend, all remaining sides in Women’s Super League Group One and Two will take to the field for the 2023 season.
Wigan take on Warrington Wolves in only their second ever Super League meeting on Sunday (2pm K.O.) as both sides will bid for two points in the opening round.
Head-to-head
Wigan have only faced Warrington Wolves once in Super League competition, back in April 2021, as the Warriors romped to victory with the help of five Georgia Wilson tries.
Last meeting:
- Wigan 52, Warrington 8 (SL, 18/4/21)
Summary:
- Warrington wins: 0
- Wigan wins: 1
Squad News
The Warriors have named their 20-player squad to travel to Warrington on Sunday.
Women’s squad to face Warrington:
Coach quotes
Speaking to wiganwarriors.com ahead of the game, Head Coach Kris Ratcliffe said: “It’s been a long pre-season but one that’s been beneficial to the girls in terms of their physical development and with a young squad that’s been a big focus for us. The pre-season games have been good for us and we have shown glimpses of what we can do as a team but it’s also highlighted areas for improvement. Consistency will be key for us to develop our fluency as we move into the league and cup games.
“That being said you can never read too much into pre-season form and things will be different this week. The excitement has certainly built and we are looking forward to the test. Warrington had an outstanding year last season and have massively improved since their last spell in the top division. It is a long time since they lost in a competitive fixture so they will be full of confidence. They’ve scored a lot of points so our defence will be tested and we need to be ready for a tough battle.”
He added: “To make that process easier, we need to test their defence too. We have players that can cause any defence problems so we have to find ways to give them space and opportunity. We had a great attendance and atmosphere at our recent launch event so it would be great to get as many of those supporters down at Victoria Park cheering the team on. It makes a difference and the team hugely appreciates the support.”
Ticket info
Supporters can head down to Victoria Park, Warrington with tickets available on the day costing £5 for Adults and £2 for Juniors/Concessions
Match Highlights
Full match and match highlights from the game will be on Wigan TV following the game early next week. Not a subscriber? Join today from £5.99 per month HERE.
Social Media
Wigan fans can follow every piece of the action via our social media channels and website.
- Twitter (@WiganWarriorsRL) – half time and full time updates.
- Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – half time and full time updates.
- Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – half time and full time updates.
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including a match report.
