PDRL team return to training

Warriors News · October 11, 2020

Wigan Warriors Physical Disability team return to training after seven months away due to Covid-19.
Head Coach, Scott Burns: “We have put everything in place to guarantee a safe return for the lads.”
Contact disabilityrl@wiganwarriors.com or s.burns@wiganwarriors.com if you are interested in playing Disability Rugby League.

Wigan Warriors Physical Disability team returned to training last Friday after a lengthy lay-off due to the suspension of all community and club activity in March.

The team were back at Robin Park Arena and they will continue to train every Friday night as they prepare for the 2021 season.

PDRL Head Coach, Scott Burns, expressed his delight of being able to return, as the Club follow Covid-19 guidelines to ensure a safe return.

The PDRL team in training at Robin Park Arena.

Burns said: “It’s fantastic to be back training again and seeing all the lads back together. It’s been a tough time for everyone involved, but we have all kept in contact via phone and Zoom chats and sessions.

“Having received the current guidelines from the Club and the RFL, we have put everything in place to guarantee a safe return for the lads. Training wise, they have hit the ground running. They are looking sharp.”

Head Coach, Scott Burns.

Warriors Physical Disability player, Ben Seward, said: “It feels amazing to be able to return to training. After so many months away, it’s such a relief to be able to get back to what I love doing. Being around the place again is great and I can’t wait for the new season to start in 2021.”

On being named team captain for the 2021 season, Seward said: “It’s such a great honour to be named captain of Wigan Warriors PDRL. Scott and the coaches have shown their faith in me and it’s something I’m very proud of and intend to repay on the pitch.”

Ben Seward (left) and Scott Burns (right).

“I’d also like to congratulate our Head Coach Scott Burns who has been nominated for the UK Coaching ‘Changing Lives Award’ for his work with Wigan Warriors Disability Rugby League. Well done boss!”

Burns and Seward, along with the team, also wanted to thank Adam Hills of PDRL England and Warrington Wolves for his generous donation toward the Physical Disability team, which is set to go a long way in helping them throughout the new season in 2021.

If you are interested in playing Disability Rugby League, please contact the Club at disabilityrl@wiganwarriors.com or Scott Burns at s.burns@wiganwarriors.com.

New players are welcome, please enquire about able bodied (AB) opportunities.