Ancient & Loyal 🏉 Wigan R.L.
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Website dedicated to the rich history of the Wigan Rugby League Football Club
Sharing pre-War material and beyond… daily. Also following my x2 daughters Rugby journey with Leigh Miners Rangers ⛏️🖤💛. Just a proud dad
Sharing pre-War material and beyond… daily. Also following my x2 daughters Rugby journey with Leigh Miners Rangers ⛏️🖤💛. Just a proud dad
Captain of the West Lancashire and Border Towns Union.
Got sent this image of a photo to try and identify him. 25% in my view could be Charlie Holt of Wigan (1885) or J. Warren of Warrington (1886) who captained versus Westmorland.
The provenance of the back story suggests it could be Warren
Got sent this image of a photo to try and identify him. 25% in my view could be Charlie Holt of Wigan (1885) or J. Warren of Warrington (1886) who captained versus Westmorland.
The provenance of the back story suggests it could be Warren
February 4, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Captain of the West Lancashire and Border Towns Union.
Got sent this image of a photo to try and identify him. 25% in my view could be Charlie Holt of Wigan (1885) or J. Warren of Warrington (1886) who captained versus Westmorland.
The provenance of the back story suggests it could be Warren
Got sent this image of a photo to try and identify him. 25% in my view could be Charlie Holt of Wigan (1885) or J. Warren of Warrington (1886) who captained versus Westmorland.
The provenance of the back story suggests it could be Warren
Nice to see Warrington Wolves celebrate their 150 year anniversary through heritage and history and not through commercial opportunities
Wigan, as we are not yet 150 years old, take note.
Redeem yourself for 2029!
Wigan, as we are not yet 150 years old, take note.
Redeem yourself for 2029!
February 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Nice to see Warrington Wolves celebrate their 150 year anniversary through heritage and history and not through commercial opportunities
Wigan, as we are not yet 150 years old, take note.
Redeem yourself for 2029!
Wigan, as we are not yet 150 years old, take note.
Redeem yourself for 2029!
For a moment I felt like Jim Slevin!
Probably the first Wiganer since Jim to hold this trophy aloft in the guise of the West Lancs Cup!
Oh to be in 1890!
#RugbyHistory #SocialHistory
Probably the first Wiganer since Jim to hold this trophy aloft in the guise of the West Lancs Cup!
Oh to be in 1890!
#RugbyHistory #SocialHistory
January 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
For a moment I felt like Jim Slevin!
Probably the first Wiganer since Jim to hold this trophy aloft in the guise of the West Lancs Cup!
Oh to be in 1890!
#RugbyHistory #SocialHistory
Probably the first Wiganer since Jim to hold this trophy aloft in the guise of the West Lancs Cup!
Oh to be in 1890!
#RugbyHistory #SocialHistory
£50,000 worth of silverware 🏆
The West Lancashire and Border Towns Union (as it was, minus lid, for now) trophy and the Lancashire Cup (RU)
First played for in 1885/6 Wigan won it twice and came runners up once.
One of the most important trophies in Rugby of either code.
❤️ Jim Slevin be proud
The West Lancashire and Border Towns Union (as it was, minus lid, for now) trophy and the Lancashire Cup (RU)
First played for in 1885/6 Wigan won it twice and came runners up once.
One of the most important trophies in Rugby of either code.
❤️ Jim Slevin be proud
January 29, 2026 at 10:13 AM
£50,000 worth of silverware 🏆
The West Lancashire and Border Towns Union (as it was, minus lid, for now) trophy and the Lancashire Cup (RU)
First played for in 1885/6 Wigan won it twice and came runners up once.
One of the most important trophies in Rugby of either code.
❤️ Jim Slevin be proud
The West Lancashire and Border Towns Union (as it was, minus lid, for now) trophy and the Lancashire Cup (RU)
First played for in 1885/6 Wigan won it twice and came runners up once.
One of the most important trophies in Rugby of either code.
❤️ Jim Slevin be proud
It’s Christmas Day!
January 29, 2026 at 9:54 AM
It’s Christmas Day!
Anyone know if Semi Tadulala ever reached his potential and became Full?
January 27, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Anyone know if Semi Tadulala ever reached his potential and became Full?
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Unfortunately, there were no 'giant killing' acts in the 2nd round of the 2026 Rugby League Challenge Cup.
That wasn't always the case.
Follow the link to read about a century of 'giant killers'
www.dropkickbooks.com/blog/post.ph...
That wasn't always the case.
Follow the link to read about a century of 'giant killers'
www.dropkickbooks.com/blog/post.ph...
A century of giant killers
The Rugby League Challenge Cup started life as the Northern Union Challenge Cup in 1897. The competition was re-named the Rugby League Challenge Cup in 1922 when the Northern Union became Rugby Footba...
www.dropkickbooks.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Unfortunately, there were no 'giant killing' acts in the 2nd round of the 2026 Rugby League Challenge Cup.
That wasn't always the case.
Follow the link to read about a century of 'giant killers'
www.dropkickbooks.com/blog/post.ph...
That wasn't always the case.
Follow the link to read about a century of 'giant killers'
www.dropkickbooks.com/blog/post.ph...
Don’t often praise Rugby Union but the Lancashire RU have made my day today!
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January 26, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Don’t often praise Rugby Union but the Lancashire RU have made my day today!
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Rochdale Hornets it is
Played Rochdale 10 times in the Cup, twice with a 2-legged tie
Wigan 10
Rochdale 0
Not lost since 1979 either so… a nailed on Hornets win!
Played Rochdale 10 times in the Cup, twice with a 2-legged tie
Wigan 10
Rochdale 0
Not lost since 1979 either so… a nailed on Hornets win!
January 25, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Rochdale Hornets it is
Played Rochdale 10 times in the Cup, twice with a 2-legged tie
Wigan 10
Rochdale 0
Not lost since 1979 either so… a nailed on Hornets win!
Played Rochdale 10 times in the Cup, twice with a 2-legged tie
Wigan 10
Rochdale 0
Not lost since 1979 either so… a nailed on Hornets win!
Welcome back @andyburnham.bsky.social
May inspire some of us to rejoin and get back into helping Deb and John in Atherleigh Ward eh
May inspire some of us to rejoin and get back into helping Deb and John in Atherleigh Ward eh
January 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Welcome back @andyburnham.bsky.social
May inspire some of us to rejoin and get back into helping Deb and John in Atherleigh Ward eh
May inspire some of us to rejoin and get back into helping Deb and John in Atherleigh Ward eh
January 17, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Tour de France 2027
Keswick to Liverpool!
Time to get my Decathlon CMA CGM team flag ordered and produce a Remco Evenepoel flag for Parbold!!!
May fit on Van Der Poe somewhere
Keswick to Liverpool!
Time to get my Decathlon CMA CGM team flag ordered and produce a Remco Evenepoel flag for Parbold!!!
May fit on Van Der Poe somewhere
January 16, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Tour de France 2027
Keswick to Liverpool!
Time to get my Decathlon CMA CGM team flag ordered and produce a Remco Evenepoel flag for Parbold!!!
May fit on Van Der Poe somewhere
Keswick to Liverpool!
Time to get my Decathlon CMA CGM team flag ordered and produce a Remco Evenepoel flag for Parbold!!!
May fit on Van Der Poe somewhere
We need a Wigan Old Boy as England Head Coach… try something new
January 14, 2026 at 6:55 PM
We need a Wigan Old Boy as England Head Coach… try something new
Summer rugby 🌧️
January 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Summer rugby 🌧️
Rugby League 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Rugby League 2026
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Albert Goldthorpe.
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A legend of our sport.
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A legend of our sport.
January 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Albert Goldthorpe.
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A legend of our sport.
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A legend of our sport.
So rugby league
January 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
So rugby league
I bottled it. Jai Field in my work… I’m 41. Im too old to ask for a selfie and fan boy stuff. He’s in his 20s.
I am ashamed.
Middle aged men shouldn’t be fanboying
I am ashamed.
Middle aged men shouldn’t be fanboying
January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
I bottled it. Jai Field in my work… I’m 41. Im too old to ask for a selfie and fan boy stuff. He’s in his 20s.
I am ashamed.
Middle aged men shouldn’t be fanboying
I am ashamed.
Middle aged men shouldn’t be fanboying
Very very niche audience I have but you never know…
Will apply to all ages groups for Girls in the Leigh/Wigan/Salford/Warrington area… come and join the biggest amateur rugby league club for juniors in the country!
🖤💛
Will apply to all ages groups for Girls in the Leigh/Wigan/Salford/Warrington area… come and join the biggest amateur rugby league club for juniors in the country!
🖤💛
January 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Very very niche audience I have but you never know…
Will apply to all ages groups for Girls in the Leigh/Wigan/Salford/Warrington area… come and join the biggest amateur rugby league club for juniors in the country!
🖤💛
Will apply to all ages groups for Girls in the Leigh/Wigan/Salford/Warrington area… come and join the biggest amateur rugby league club for juniors in the country!
🖤💛
📅 On This Day
9th January
1886
Snow cancels Wigans match against Bury
1892
Snow cancels Wigans match against St Helens Recreation
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9th January
1886
Snow cancels Wigans match against Bury
1892
Snow cancels Wigans match against St Helens Recreation
☃️
January 9, 2026 at 8:26 AM
📅 On This Day
9th January
1886
Snow cancels Wigans match against Bury
1892
Snow cancels Wigans match against St Helens Recreation
☃️
9th January
1886
Snow cancels Wigans match against Bury
1892
Snow cancels Wigans match against St Helens Recreation
☃️
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2026 Season
Day 1
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Day 1
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January 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
2026 Season
Day 1
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Day 1
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📅 On This Day
8th January, 1873
The Wigan Football Club (the one that was around before todays Wigan Warriors, established 1879) played their first ever match.
They travelled to Warrington with the game ending in a draw.
8th January, 1873
The Wigan Football Club (the one that was around before todays Wigan Warriors, established 1879) played their first ever match.
They travelled to Warrington with the game ending in a draw.
January 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
📅 On This Day
8th January, 1873
The Wigan Football Club (the one that was around before todays Wigan Warriors, established 1879) played their first ever match.
They travelled to Warrington with the game ending in a draw.
8th January, 1873
The Wigan Football Club (the one that was around before todays Wigan Warriors, established 1879) played their first ever match.
They travelled to Warrington with the game ending in a draw.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Our latest What's On guide is out now! Jam packed with events, talks, and activities happening across all of our amazing venues, there really is something for everyone 😍
You can pick up your free copy at any of our venues, or access it online at the link below 👇
www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Res...
You can pick up your free copy at any of our venues, or access it online at the link below 👇
www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Res...
January 7, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Our latest What's On guide is out now! Jam packed with events, talks, and activities happening across all of our amazing venues, there really is something for everyone 😍
You can pick up your free copy at any of our venues, or access it online at the link below 👇
www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Res...
You can pick up your free copy at any of our venues, or access it online at the link below 👇
www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Res...