Extraordinary. We've seen more clubs fall on their arse in the last 5/6 years than usual, let us all just spend what we can and if it goes tits up - so be it. Apr. [18] He returned to the first team in 2006 and was announced as captain by coach Ian Millward. ", I understand Leigh have just recruited an admin assistant at 400k pa, welcome to LSV Mrs Inglis. During the 26-year period of the Super League, Wigan have had some incredible players pull on the famous cherry-and-white, including five on this list. . ZERO TACKLE. Neither player actually took part in a match etc so it's just a pisstake to do us for 6 points. 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Exceptions are essentially "grants" offering teams an additional way to sign players. A salary cap alone can bring variety. As well as a $9.5m (5.1m) salary cap two and a half times Super Leagues caps the NRL also has a 95% salary floor: in other words, every club has to spend almost the same on players. GB & England international rugby league player, 2010 Super League Grand Final Winners (2nd Title), 2013 Super League Grand Final winners (3rd Title), 2016 Super League Grand Final winners (21st Title), end-of-year test series against New Zealand, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, "Great Britain Statistics at englandrl.co.uk", "O'Loughlin heir apparent to renowned dynasty", "Airbrushing BARLA out of the picture why? He was an influential captain throughout the series, leading his side to England's first series victory in 8 years. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. On that night, O'Loughlin played at Loose forward,[14] which eventually became his usual position, but during his first season he played in no less than three positions. After making an impressive start to the 2005 season, he suffered a serious knee injury in the Good Friday derby against St Helens, ruling him out for the rest of the season. Last time rugby league was on Channel 4, Michael Parkinson presented it. The scale of the breach isn't the issue - it's the way that Wigan accounted for costs that they clearly new were relevant to the salary cap, and failed to disclose them. Save it for every other topic. If the issue is low caps than increase the cap to a reasonable amount, but don't get rid of it. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's rugby league correspondent. Powered by Invision Community. The penalty, which includes a 5,000 fine, relates to six separate payments totalling 14,700, which were not declared to the Rugby Football League. [41] O'Loughlin scored tries in the first match of the New Zealand test-match series in Hull and the decisive third match in Wigan. The club's argument was based on the fact that nine of their players agreed to defer wages for last September, October and . The Warriors have said they will appeal against the points deduction as the breach "did not affect the competitive balance of the competition". We didn't even know who was going to play what - we passed around all the instruments until we found what we were comfortable with. Charity No. Learn more and register, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. Fri 3rd Mar: SL: Hull Kingston Rovers v Leigh Leopards KO 20:00, NRL $63 million operating surplus, net asset position >$200 million, Super League tipping competition 2023 - Round 3. Tomkins is one of the best players of the Super League era, without a shadow of a doubt. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It's something we won't be using. The 2023 NRLW Premiership will be the sixth professional season of Women's rugby league in Australia.As announced by the governing body, the National Rugby League, the number of teams will increase from six to ten. Assistant Kit Manager - George Unsworth and Grahame Bentley. That why I started the thread, there are many people that would be interested in what their clubs give to who. But Super League has to do far more than put a limit on player wages if it is to get more title contenders, let alone parity throughout. As an Agent you will look to recruit people to play the weekly Warriors Lotto game and send the money to us (or if local we will collect). "There won't be any marquee players at Wakefield Trinity for the foreseeable future. [11], In 2002, he also featured in two matches during the cross-code Middlesex Sevens tournament, playing at Scrum-half in a team composed of both Wigan and Orrell R.U.F.C. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. That would be an historic achievement given that only one club has been champions for more than three successive seasons in the sports 125-year history Wigan, who won seven on the bounce before Super League was launched in 1996. Likewise, this years league leaders, Catalans, play additional games against the same four teams as Salford, who only finished above relegated Leigh, so the Red Devils must raise themselves for an extra meeting with the Dragons. That is progress and proof the salary cap is working, a bit. The 2010 season saw O'Loughlin noted for his hard work rate, topping most if not all stats. Wigan have been docked four points at a disciplinary hearing for breaching the Super League salary cap in 2006. Bizarrely protective of their own highlights show, Yorkshire TV refused to take it, despite it often featuring teams from Yorkshire, instead showing Carry On films or The A-Team and forcing locals to wiggle their aerials until they got a fuzzy picture from across the Pennines. Channel 4 have promised a lively presentation potentially featuring league fan Adam Hills of the Last Leg or Richie Mylers wife Helen Skelton in a bid to draw in hundreds of thousands of new fans. Others even take time out completeky to finish courses-think Andy Ellis is doing this. This is more a technical breach, rather than a case of a club breaking the rules to gain an advantage. Teams that spend over the threshold pay fines (estimated below). Bevan French of Wigan Warriors player profile including contract information, NRL news, stats and rumours. The Warriors are currently over the league salary cap. I'm sure a club from yonder will be happy to take the spot. [12] Because of this, O'Loughlin remains one of only a handful of rugby league players ever to play at Twickenham, the home of English rugby union, along with those in the St. Helens, Bradford Bulls and Huddersfield teams who competed in the 2001 and 2006 Challenge Cup finals. Registered in England No. It could make a difference to their chances of reaching Old Trafford when the race for the Grand Final comes to a head in September. Started Saturday at 15:42, By [35], In November 2019, O'Loughlin signed a new one-year contract with the club, and announced that he would be retiring at the end of the 2020 season. at Wembley Stadium,[24][25][26] and the 2013 Super League Grand Final 3016 comeback victory over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Started February 18, By They are, after all, a taxable benefit. 2022/23 Team Payroll: $192,070,742. Zak Hardaker 4. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. "In my experience of working in sport and sports governance, a points deduction is the last resort as a sanction for a significant level of breach. Data Provided By Analysis and opinion from the BBC's rugby league correspondent. The "credit" balance remains as an exception that can be used within the next year to acquire salary via trade without further relinquishing additional salary. He has played his entire club career with Wigan, making over 450 appearances, and winning four Grand Finals, two Challenge Cups and one World Club Challenge with the club. The Rugby Football League has approved plans to raise the salary cap in Super League from 1.825m to 2.1m by 2020. Clever. When asked by BBC Radio Manchester if this is an attempt to target union players, he replied: "Yes, there are rugby union players out there and returning talent. players. [36], On 13 November 2020, O'Loughlin confirmed that he would be retiring at the end of the 2020 Super League season, bringing his 19-year career to an end. Sam Powell 10. Morgan Smithies (born 7 November 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward and second-row forward for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League and the England Knights at international level. Good luck finding individual figures. Bevan French 2. O'Loughlin made his breakthrough into the Wigan first team under head coach Stuart Raper during 2002's Super League VII. I wouldn't be surprised if it's been going on for a while, definitely have my suspicions regarding Toronto, Fake News Witch Hunt Corrupt RFL Wigan Very Legal/Very Cool. But definitely needed to be punished. On top of that one of those 4 havent won it in ages and arent even in SL anymore. "When I saw the Pistols and The Clash I realised it didn't seem that difficult, they didn't seem like they could play very well either, so the thing was to form a band then work it out. But, in a club statement, Wigan argued they "gained no competitive advantage" and that 2017 represented their "worst performance since 2006". St Helens players celebrate after winning their third straight Super League title. If their accounts are anything to go by. 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