Wigan Warriors Wheelchair Rugby League is an English wheelchair rugby league team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester and is the official wheelchair rugby league team of the Wigan Warriors club. The team competes in the RFL Wheelchair Super League. The club has played its home games at the Robin Park Arena since its formation in 2018 when it was under the name "Wigan and District Wheelchair RL team" until being taken over by Wigan Warriors in 2022.
History Wigan Warriors formed their wheelchair team in early 2022, taking over Wigan and District Wheelchair RL team, and was granted Super League status for their inaugural season. Wigan finished third in 2022 and lost to Halifax Panthers in the semi-finals. The following year 'Wigan Warriors A' (the club's reserve side) entered the Championship finished second and as runners-up in the Championship Final. Meanwhile, their first team won their inaugural league championship beating Leeds Rhinos in the Grand Final after a consecutive third-place finish in regular season. They lost their inaugural European Club Challenge to Catalans Dragons.
Teams The Wigan Warriors wheelchair rugby league team are one of 11 teams operated by Wigan Warriors, the others are: Men's first team Men's Reserves Men's Academy (under 18s) Men's Scholarship (under 16s) College development squad (men and women aged 16–18) Women's first team Women's academy (under 19s) Physical disability Learning disability Wheelchair (mixed) Wheelchair A (wheelchair reserve team) Touch Rugby
Seasons Wigan Warriors SeasonLeagueChallengeCupEuropean Club ChallengeDivisionPWDLFAPtsPosPlay-offs2022Super League 12714836516153rdLost in semi-finalSF2023Super League 10550605361103rdChampions2024Super League830528031664thLost in semi-finalRURunners-up2025Super League630322622264throwspan=2 QFrowspan=2 SL Play-offs310212415423rd
Wigan Warriors A SeasonLeagueDivisionPWDLFAPtsPosPlay-offs2023Championship 10820516350162ndLost in Championship Final
Honours Leagues Wheelchair Super League Winners (1): 2023
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