Willie Isa

[Wintergreen]

Great servant to the club and very consistent, effective player imo. Some say underrated - not by me, nor most of his coaches it seemed.

Best of luck with the rest of your life Willie.

[Forever Warrior]

The epitome of a club man. An inspiration to everyone around him. I hope this new opportunity brings further success to Willie. A well deserved retirement.

[josie andrews]

Wigan Warriors’ Super League rivals send classy Willie Isa message after retirement news


St Helens have put their bitter rivalry with Wigan Warriors to one side in order to send Willie Isa a classy message following his retirement. Isa announced his decision to hang up his boots with immediate effect on Thursday evening with the forward bringing an end to a remarkable career.

The 36-year-old made 313 appearances over the course of his 17 year career, which started with Penrith Panthers in the NRL. Isa joined Melbourne Storm in 2009 before making the move to England to join Castleford Tigers for the 2011 Super League season.

He made just 11 appearances for the Tigers before moving on to Widnes Vikings and it was in the north west where his career really gathered momentum. The New Zealander made 87 outings for the Vikings before switching to Wigan in 2016.

In the years that have followed Isa has managed to stitch his name into club folklore, playing a part in one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. Since joining the Cherry and Whites, Isa has won 10 trophies, including four Super League titles, three League Leaders’ Shields, two World Club Challenges and a Challenge Cup.

Unfortunately, he spent much of the club’s quadruple winning season last time around on the sidelines through injury, ensuring his 209th and last appearance for the club came in a Cup win over Castleford in April.

Isa has made the decision to retire after being offered an opportunity that he is keen to pursue and following the announcement of the news, St Helens sent the back-rower a message on social media.

“We’ve had many fierce battles against you, Willie,” the club posted on X.

Wishing you the best of luck with your retirement, and congratulations on a fantastic career.”

Wigan Warriors get the Super League season underway on Thursday, February 13 against Leigh Leopards and Isa will be there to say farewell to the supporters.

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/wigan-wa ... ws-100904/

[Firestarter]

What a top signing that most of us surely doubted at the time.He will be one tough cookie to replace but im sure we have plans. Maybe the aussie from bradford we were rumoured to be interested in?

[morley pie eater]

Genuinely sad about this. Top bloke, personified what's good about the club.

I wish him every success in his new career/life. Thanks for the memories, Willie.

[DaveO]

What a top signing that most of us surely doubted at the time.

The modern day Sam Panama?

[WarriorWinger]

What a top signing that most of us surely doubted at the time.

The modern day Sam Panama?

That well know south american that played for us

[jobo]

What a top signing that most of us surely doubted at the time.

The modern day Sam Panama?

Hear hear

[josie andrews]

What a top signing that most of us surely doubted at the time.

The modern day Sam Panama?

That well know south american that played for us

[buttmonkey2]

What a top signing that most of us surely doubted at the time.He will be one tough cookie to replace but im sure we have plans. Maybe the aussie from bradford we were rumoured to be interested in?

I wonder if it's someone already over here? From Salford maybe?