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Emley White wrote:
Wigan White wrote:A good win for Wigan last bit.

This Jai Field looks to be some player. :thumbup:
I've watched their last 2 games think they look pretty good so far. Don't fancy our chances at Catalans later but you never know.
Well we were pretty decent v Catalans with a few out. St Helens next up for us.
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Va'aiga Tuigamala (Inga the Winger) has died aged just 52.

A New Zealand rugby union legend who then played rugby league with Wigan.

Wigan stats show

5 seasons
102 games
62 tries
3 Championships
2 Challenge Cups
2 Regal Trophies
1 Premiership
1 World Club Challenge

A Wigan Legend and probably my favourite all time player.

Rest in peace, Inga.
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I think I’ll watch from behind the sofa tonight :shock:
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Barlow Boy wrote:I think I’ll watch from behind the sofa tonight :shock:
If the same Wigan turns up that played Toulouse and Catalan, it will be me watching from behind the sofa. :roll:
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Wigan White wrote:
Barlow Boy wrote:I think I’ll watch from behind the sofa tonight :shock:
If the same Wigan turns up that played Toulouse and Catalan, it will be me watching from behind the sofa. :roll:
We aren’t anywhere near at the moment Al, it could be a cricket score.
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Rob Burrow receives his MBE at Buckingham Palace...

Rugby league legend and charity fundraiser Rob Burrow has received his MBE at Windsor Castle.
Burrow, 39, was recognised for services to rugby league and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) community in the 2021 New Year Honours list.
He was diagnosed with MND, a degenerative condition affecting nerves in the brain and spinal cord, in 2019.
Since his diagnosis, he has documented his life with the disease to increase awareness and raise funds.
Burrow, who received the award from the Princess Royal, said he was shocked when he found out about the honour.
"It is not something I would imagine I would have achieved during my career but I'm absolutely honoured to receive this award.
"It is a great occasion for my family as well."
Burrow made 493 appearances during a 17-year career with the Leeds Rhinos, winning eight Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups, as well as earning 15 caps for England.
He retired in 2017.
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Ex-Leeds Rhinos scrum-half Burrow was diagnosed with MND after he retired from the game
The Pontefract-born athlete now speaks via a computer, using recorded samples of his voice.
He and his family are spearheading a £5m appeal to build MND centre in the city where he spent his sporting career.
They are helping Leeds Hospitals Charity, where Burrow has received care, to raise the money for a new unit.
Since the appeal launched in September almost £2m has been raised so far, said the charity.
Burrow said his vision for the centre was a "calming and tranquil sanctuary" and an escape from the "prison" of MND.
Former teammate Kevin Sinfield received an OBE at Windsor Castle in January for services to rugby league and charity fundraising.
In December 2020, Sinfield led a team that raised more than £2.7m for motor neurone disease (MND) research by running seven marathons in seven days.
Rob Burrow (L) and Kevin Sinfield (R)
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Zak Hardaker released/sacked by the Wigan Warriors with immediate effect.
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Wigan White wrote:Zak Hardaker released/sacked by the Wigan Warriors with immediate effect.
Enemy to himself that bloke.
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Barlow Boy wrote:
Wigan White wrote:Zak Hardaker released/sacked by the Wigan Warriors with immediate effect.
Enemy to himself that bloke.

Very true.

He moved back to Yorkshire a short while back and has previously said that he wants to play for a more local club.

Wigan have been quiet in the actual reason but he was stood down last weekend for off the field disciplinary reasons.

Rumour has it that he may have got back in with his old crowd.
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That was close. :thumbup:
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