Wigan Warriors are expected to take more than 1,500 fans to Perpignan this weekend for the Super League fixture against Catalans Dragons.
Catalan Media reports that the huge following is expected at Stade Gilbert Brutus this Saturday, with the away allocation having officially sold out months ago.
Matt Peet’s side fly out on Friday as they look to cement a top two finish and battle it out for the League Leaders’ Shield with Hull KR currently at the top of the Super League table, and Warrington Wolves only behind by two points.
Wigan defeated Steve McNamara’s Dragons 30-8 at The Brick Community Stadium earlier in May, the first time the two sides had met since last year’s Super League Grand Final.
The Warriors claimed a 10-2 victory at Old Trafford to lift their sixth Super League title.
Kaide Ellis will return from a one-match suspension for this weekend, while Catalans will be without the likes of Sam Tomkins, Matt Ikuvalu and Jarrod Wallace.
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Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors heading for sell-out crowd with huge away following expected
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Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors heading for sell-out crowd with huge away following expected
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Re: Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors heading for sell-out crowd with huge away following expected
I believe there are plenty of Wigan fans travelling without tickets.
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Re: Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors heading for sell-out crowd with huge away following expected
DRAGONS' HOME GAME AGAINST WARRIORS TO BE BROADCAST LIVE THROUGHOUT FRANCE
Fixtures against Wigan have always been special for the Catalans Dragons, stretching back to their memorable opening night in Perpignan back in 2006, and including an historic showdown at Barcelona’s Camp Nou in 2019 before last autumn’s Grand Final at Old Trafford.
So it is fitting that Matt Peet’s Warriors provide the opposition when the Dragons stage a landmark occasion at Stade Gilbert Brutus this Saturday night.
The ground will be packed, with over 1,000 Wigan fans adding to the vibrant spectacle of a Dragons home game. The match will kick-off at 9pm local time and be broadcast live throughout France on L’Equipe’s main linear channel, La Chaîne L'Équipe, following the broadcast deal secured by IMG.
It has also been selected for exclusive live coverage by Sky Sports.
Christophe Levy, the Dragons' Commercial Director, said:
“This is a very big night for the club in many ways. We are always pleased to welcome Wigan to Brutus, given the special games we have played against them.
“It is perfect to have a repeat of the 2023 Grand Final as our first game this season on L’Equipe TV – and we also have our last home game of the season, against London Broncos in two weeks, on the same channel.
“It has been another big year of development for our club off the field, and we were pleased that our partners Les Vignes du Vent extended their involvement to become the official wine of Super League.
“The Wigan game is so important to both clubs on the field, with competition so fierce at the top of the table.”
https://www.superleague.co.uk/article/4 ... out-france
Fixtures against Wigan have always been special for the Catalans Dragons, stretching back to their memorable opening night in Perpignan back in 2006, and including an historic showdown at Barcelona’s Camp Nou in 2019 before last autumn’s Grand Final at Old Trafford.
So it is fitting that Matt Peet’s Warriors provide the opposition when the Dragons stage a landmark occasion at Stade Gilbert Brutus this Saturday night.
The ground will be packed, with over 1,000 Wigan fans adding to the vibrant spectacle of a Dragons home game. The match will kick-off at 9pm local time and be broadcast live throughout France on L’Equipe’s main linear channel, La Chaîne L'Équipe, following the broadcast deal secured by IMG.
It has also been selected for exclusive live coverage by Sky Sports.
Christophe Levy, the Dragons' Commercial Director, said:
“This is a very big night for the club in many ways. We are always pleased to welcome Wigan to Brutus, given the special games we have played against them.
“It is perfect to have a repeat of the 2023 Grand Final as our first game this season on L’Equipe TV – and we also have our last home game of the season, against London Broncos in two weeks, on the same channel.
“It has been another big year of development for our club off the field, and we were pleased that our partners Les Vignes du Vent extended their involvement to become the official wine of Super League.
“The Wigan game is so important to both clubs on the field, with competition so fierce at the top of the table.”
https://www.superleague.co.uk/article/4 ... out-france
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan