Wigan to host Penrith in Betfred World Club Challenge

[josie andrews]

23,000 tickets now sold

https://x.com/wiganwarriorsrl/status/17 ... 3wQUEE0zxA

[Mike]

I understand that Mike, but I think the Americans are a lot different from the Canadians. Are there still leagues in either place?

The RFL/SL sort of killed it dead. There are still some leagues but way smaller ambition and no investment. It was a crazy way to drive investment out of the game IMO.

The RFL are killing our game as they go along IMO

In this case I blame the clubs. Th y decided it wasn't "beneficial to the league in the medium term" or something. Actually they just didn't want to organize another foreign trip after covid IMO. Short-term-ism of the highest order.

[Caboosegg]

The RFL/SL sort of killed it dead. There are still some leagues but way smaller ambition and no investment. It was a crazy way to drive investment out of the game IMO.

The RFL are killing our game as they go along IMO

In this case I blame the clubs. Th y decided it wasn't "beneficial to the league in the medium term" or something. Actually they just didn't want to organize another foreign trip after covid IMO. Short-term-ism of the highest order.

Disagree, america and Canada isn't like popping to Europe and long term would add to costs for fans as clubs will be forces to increase tickets to make up for revenue loss from lack of away fans

[Mike]

The RFL are killing our game as they go along IMO

In this case I blame the clubs. Th y decided it wasn't "beneficial to the league in the medium term" or something. Actually they just didn't want to organize another foreign trip after covid IMO. Short-term-ism of the highest order.

Disagree, america and Canada isn't like popping to Europe and long term would add to costs for fans as clubs will be forces to increase tickets to make up for revenue loss from lack of away fans

IMO it was an opportunity to access a huge new market with vast investment potential into a cash strapped sport. To say there was no medium term value was just a lie from the clubs who were only looking at the next few seasons. I doubt the opportunity will come around again. I wonder what IMG would have thought at the time. Let's hope the no-growth strategy pays off, but in business that's usually a route to going out of business eventually.

[jobo]

https://www.jaxaxe.com/

These are still going strong. They've got a womens league too.

[WarriorWinger]

In this case I blame the clubs. Th y decided it wasn't "beneficial to the league in the medium term" or something. Actually they just didn't want to organize another foreign trip after covid IMO. Short-term-ism of the highest order.

Disagree, america and Canada isn't like popping to Europe and long term would add to costs for fans as clubs will be forces to increase tickets to make up for revenue loss from lack of away fans

IMO it was an opportunity to access a huge new market with vast investment potential into a cash strapped sport. To say there was no medium term value was just a lie from the clubs who were only looking at the next few seasons. I doubt the opportunity will come around again. I wonder what IMG would have thought at the time. Let's hope the no-growth strategy pays off, but in business that's usually a route to going out of business eventually.

I agree, lets face it, some clubs only bring 100/200 supporters anyway so it's not like the club would be loosing out on tens of thousands if an overseas club only had 20/30 supporters, yes revenues would be down but it should be up to the clubs to market the expected low away support to get more casuals through the door, the Toronto and potential US markets should have been viewed with an opprotunity to reach a wider TV audience

[josie andrews]

South stand sold out

https://x.com/wiganwarriorsrl/status/17 ... 73814?s=12



Posted on Twitter almost a hour ago but still nothing on official site!


I am sick of telling them that not everyone does social media

[josie andrews]

Manchester City open doors to Penrith Panthers to help them secure WCC against Wigan Warriors

PREMIER LEAGUE reigning champions Manchester City have opened their doors to NRL reigning premiers, Penrith Panthers, to help the latter secure the World Club Challenge against Wigan Warriors.

The Panthers are taking the clash at the DW Stadium on Saturday February 24 incredibly seriously following their narrow Golden Point defeat to St Helens in Australia this time last year.

Penrith, who have won the last three NRL Grand Finals, will be guests of City when they take on Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on February 17, before the Mountain Men train on an indoor pitch 48 hours later. City’s gym, pool and massage rooms will all be available also, the Sydney Morning Herald has revealed.


The Panthers will also travel up to Warrington to have an opposed session against the Wolves, who are now led by former South Sydney Rabbitohs hero Sam Burgess.

The arrangements are likely to be finalised this weekend when Penrith’s football manager Jason Wrigley makes the trip to the UK.

“We’re incredibly appreciative of what Manchester City have offered us, the World Club Challenge is important to the club, but the chance for the playing group to go overseas and experience the City campus will be enormous,” Penrith chief executive Matt Cameron said.

“The club’s success [in] the last three years has helped with brand awareness, and you can only imagine what linking with a club like City will do for us.


“It’s a recognition in some ways that we’re good enough to represent the NRL and our game on the international stage.”

Penrith have yet to win the World Club Challenge, going down to Wigan in 1991 before being defeated by Bradford Bulls in 2004.

The Panthers were also defeated by Saints last year by a Lewis Dodd drop goal.


https://www.totalrl.com/manchester-city ... -warriors/

[EDINBURGH-WARRIOR]

South stand sold out

https://x.com/wiganwarriorsrl/status/17 ... 73814?s=12



Posted on Twitter almost a hour ago but still nothing on official site!


I am sick of telling them that not everyone does social media

Another case in point that Wigan really don't listen to the fans .
Posted on the website about club tickets for Magic tickets going on sale last Sunday when they absolutely knew that wasn't the case for Wigan fans.
Whoever runs the media posts for Wigan really doesn't know what information source the fanbase use .

EW

[josie andrews]

World Club Challenge Tickets

Tickets for the 2024 Betfred World Club Challenge are on sale ONLINE ONLY now.

Wigan face Penrith at the DW Stadium on Saturday 24th February at 8:00pm.

Prices start from £28 for Adults and £14 for Juniors.

Book your place for the ‘Clash of the Champions’ when Wigan Warriors host NRL Premiers Penrith Panthers in the Betfred World Club Challenge.

The biggest game in Club Rugby League will take place at the DW Stadium on Saturday 24th February at 8:00pm.

Tickets for the 2024 Betfred World Club Challenge are now on sale online at wwrl.net/wcctickets. Please note that this game is all reserved seating, including the North and South stands.

As of Wednesday 17th January, South Stand tickets are now fully sold out. Limited tickets remain in the East Stand with supporters advised to buy in the North Stand to avoid disappointment.

To purchase tickets, all supporters will need to create an account. A £2 per ticket booking fee applies.

Four-time winners Wigan Warriors will be looking for a record-equalling fifth World Club Challenge title while Penrith will be looking to claim their first win in four attempts.

The Penrith Panthers beat off the Brisbane Broncos by 26-24 in a thrilling NRL Grand Final to lift the Provan-Simmons trophy while Wigan beat Catalans Dragons 10-2 in the Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford to earn their respective places in the match.

The ticketing platform for this fixture has been agreed upon in conjunction with Penrith Panthers and is similar to that used for the Challenge Cup Final in 2022.

Following on from previous supporter feedback, ensuring that season ticket holder priority for ticketed fixtures is on our ticketing roadmap for 2024. Unfortunately, it is not something that is possible for this fixture. We would like to thank all our loyal season ticket holders for their patience in this matter and assure you that all feedback is taken seriously and acted upon to ensure we are providing the best possible service that we can for all supporters.

For disabled/ambulant/carer tickets, please call 01942 311 111.

Penrith supporters are encouraged to purchase seats in NS5 and ES2 to be seated with fellow Panthers fans.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/01/ ... -sale-now/