Women’s Match Preview: Featherstone

Wigan Warriors Women take on Featherstone Rovers Women in a pre-season friendly this Sunday 3rd March (12:30pm).

Squad news

Denis Betts named his squad for the first time as Head Coach to face fellow Betfred Women’s Super League opposition in their pre-season friendly.

Opposition

Featherstone Rovers Women are one of the newly promoted sides to the top tier of 2024 Betfred Women’s Super League after finishing first in Group Two following a final day thriller involving Barrow Raiders – the other side promoted.

Head Coach Marie Colley was nominated for the BWSL Coach of the Year 2023 following their promotion success.

Coaches quotes

Denis Betts is looking forward to seeing his Warriors play for the first time since taking charge, on the fixture, he said:  “You can do drills, run contact sessions and play against each other but there is nothing like playing a pre-season game and having a strong opposition to be against.

“The first game of the year in pre-season is always a difficult one, we just need to get that one under our belt and build upon that.”

On the upcoming season, Betts added: “I want to see the girls understanding of the field and what I have instilled in them in training, attacking wise and the shapes that we have done. Most of all we have worked on getting fit and stronger and being ready to compete.”

Player quotes

Kaitlin Hilton made her debut against Featherstone in August 2021: “When I played against Featherstone the first time it was terrifying, it was a massive step for me in terms of Women’s Rugby League but this season we have worked really hard as a team and I am really excited to run out against them.

“I have worked on honing my skills, particularly as centre – I want to make the position my own,” she said, “I want to run the hard lines and focus on my strength, speed and my defence.”

Venue

The game will take place at Leigh Miners Rangers Academy venue at Sutton Park, WN7 2LZ. There is no entry fee to attend the fixture.

How to Follow

• X (@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 match report.