Women’s Match Preview: Barrow (CC)
HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AHEAD OF WIGAN WARRIORS opening Challenge Cup game against Barrow Raiders on Sunday 6 april (2PM K.O.)
Denis Betts’ side return to action for the first time in 2025 as they start their Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup campaign on home soil against Amanda Wilkinson’s Barrow Raiders Ladies.
Squad News
Denis Betts has named his first 21-player squad of the year for Sunday’s fixture with potential debuts for new signings Megan Williams, Emily Veivers, Remi Wilton, Shaniah Power and Tiana Power.
Opposition
Barrow Raiders Squad
Amanda Wilkinson has also named her 21-player squad for Sunday’s tie:
Head-to-Head
The Warriors have faced off against Barrow Raiders three times in 2024, winning all three occasions including a nail-biting Challenge Cup tie in March and the Women’s first ever fixture at The Brick Community Stadium in April.
Previous Meetings:
- Barrow 6, Wigan 46 (SLR6, 15/6/24)
- Wigan 18, Barrow 4 (SLR1, 19/4/24)
- Barrow 18, Wigan 20 (CCG2-R2, 24/3/24)
Coach Quotes
Speaking ahead of the first tie of 2025 against Barrow Raiders Ladies, Head Coach Denis Betts said: “Very similar to what we had last year they’re going to be gritty, hard-work, they’re going to make it uncomfortable for us and work really hard. They’re a good side who are well coached so we’re excited to get going again.”
Read the full preview with Denis Betts online HERE or watch on Wigan TV HERE.
Kit Check
Our Warriors Women will wear their principal Cherry & White kit for Sunday’s fixture.
Match info
Sunday’s fixture takes place at Robin Park Arena, Wigan (WN5 0UH). Tickets for the fixture are available to purchase online HERE now for £5 Adults and £3 Concessions, whilst Wigan Warriors Season Members can gain free entry. Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day on entry to Robin Park Arena.
Make sure to head down to Robin Park Arena from 12:30pm where we will have a range of Community Activities taking place ahead of the game, including skills games, inflatables and face painting. Food and Drink will be available to purchase on-site, please note that this is card only.
How to Follow
Watch Live
Sunday’s game is available to Watch Live and exclusive HERE on Wigan TV with commentary. Wigan TV Subscribers can simply log in to watch, if you aren’t a subscriber you can sign up today from just £5.99 per month.
Social Media
Wigan fans can follow every piece of the action via our social media channels and website.
- X (Formerly Twitter) (@WiganWarriorsRL) – full match 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.
