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Wigan Warriors to launch women's team

Wednesday 18 October 2017 17:27, UK

Wigan Warriors - KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England - WIgan's Anthony Gelling celebrates the game-winning try against Hull FC.
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Wigan Warriors announced on Wednesday they would launch the club's first women's team.

The new women's team would aim to compete in the Women's Super League in 2018.

The only level three female Rugby League coach, Amanda Wilkinson will head up the new team and the club wants to have an open-age side with the hope of developing a youth development structure in the future.

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Wigan Warriors Chairman Ian Lenagan said: "At Wigan we want our women's team to be an important part of the club.

"Amanda Wilkinson is a fantastic coach and a valued member of staff and exactly the kind of person who should be spearheading a project like this. We wish Amanda and everyone involved the best of luck."

Wilkinson, wants to further the reputation of Wigan Warriors with the new women's team.

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She said: "Women's Rugby League is developing at a rapid rate and we hope that by launching a team we will inspire even more women to pick up a rugby ball and give the game a go."

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