Leigh Centurions Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

An ex-England rugby league international is set to stand trial accused of rape.

Thousands of fans lined the streets of Leigh to give their team a hero's welcome after winning the Challenge Cup for the first time in more than half a century. Leigh Leopards secured a dramatic last gasp victory against Hull KR at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, the first time they had lifted the trophy since 1971.

An inquest has opened into the death of ex-rugby league star Ricky Bibey, who was found 'unresponsive' on the floor in a hotel room last month. He had been holidaying with his partner in Florence, Italy, at the time of his death, on July 16.

One of Greater Manchester's most well-known businessmen has helped invest £1.2m in a start-up founded by a former rugby league star and his wife.

The estate agent partner of the late rugby league star Ricky Bibey has returned to Manchester following an alleged assault he is said to have inflicted on her on holiday in Italy.

Leigh Centurions owner Derek Beaumont insists the Covid-19 vaccine will not be forced on any players at his club, claiming there “is no social responsibility to have it whatsoever.”

Eyebrows were raised when Wigan Warriors swooped for Iain Thornley but he is aiming to silence the doubters who have queried the club’s decision to resign him.

It would appear that Lachlan Lam will not be moving to Leigh Centurions after all.

Keanan Brand is set to spend a second season at Leigh Centurions after his spell with the club was extended.

Paul Rowley has been named the new head coach of Salford Red Devils.

Few have experienced the ups and downs rugby league can deliver quite like Ryan Brierley.

Leigh Centurions are lining up a move for international halfback Ata Hingano.

Leigh Centurions have signed highly-rated youngster Luis Roberts.

St Helens have finalised a deal to sign Leigh Centurions forward James Bell.

Wigan Warriors head coach Adrian Lam admits his team need to start scoring more points if they are to make a serious impression on the play-offs and challenge for the Super League title.

Wigan Warriors fell to their third straight defeat on Wednesday night as they lost 14-0 against Leeds Rhinos.

Controversial former Salford owner Marwan Koukash has spoken of his desire to return to rugby league and link up with Derek Beaumont at Leigh Centurions.

Wigan Warriors ran in nine tries to record a 50-6 win over Leigh Centurions at the DW Stadium.

Adrian Lam hailed Wigan Warriors’ youngsters after the Cherry and Whites’ 50-6 demolition of Leigh Centurions.

Jackson Hastings: Dictated the contest from start to finish with a classy display from full-back. His hands were superb in setting up tries for Farrell and Halsall. Grabbed himself a try late on. 9

John Bateman will make his return from injury this afternoon as Wigan Warriors take on Leigh Centurions at the DW Stadium.

There's an unusual feeling of positivity in the Wigan Warriors camp at the minute.

Leigh Centurions are understood to have finalised a deal to bring Sam Stone to the club.

George Williams' debut for Warrington Wolves has been delayed with his new club's trip to Leigh Centurions on Thursday having been called off because of another Super League Covid outbreak.

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Jordan Abdull has moved to the top of the Man of Steel leaderboard after collecting three more points for his performance in Hull KR's win over Salford Red Devils.

Catalans Dragons moved to the Super League summit at the weekend after coming from behind to beat Leigh Centurions.

Eyebrows were raised when news emerged of Wigan Warriors lining up Leigh Centurions duo Nathan Mason and Iain Thornley as two of their new signings for next season.

Steve Price insists Andrew Henderson has not spoken to him about becoming the next Leigh Centurions head coach amidst speculation he is set to replace John Duffy at the Super League strugglers.

John Duffy has become the first coaching casualty of 2021, after Leigh Centurions confirmed they had parted company with the 40-year-old with immediate effect on Tuesday morning.

Leigh Centurions have parted company with head John Duffy.

Wigan Warriors look set to raid Leigh Centurions again as they close in on the signing of prop Nathan Mason.

Catalans Dragons were the big winners in round eight as they continued their impressive run of form.

Wigan Warriors are closing in on the signing of former centre Iain Thornley.

It was another intriguing round of Super League action as Wigan Warriors claimed top spot.

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