Warrington Wolves Women end their preparations for the upcoming campaign with their 2024 season launch event.
The Halliwell Jones stadium in Warrington saw family and friends of players from the Prospects, Academy and the first team go up on stage where they were presented with the new shirts for the seasons as well as photos with sponsors.
Drinks and a raffle accompanied the night, with impressive prizes such as signed shirts and match tickets being up for grabs.
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The Wire have gone through vigorous pre-season training that has seen them sprint up the sand dunes in Formby as well as a highly difficult bootcamp at Farmers’ Strong where they were challenged to lift tyres as a team and climb up ropes.
The campaign brings many changes to the Rugby League side with a new head coach, new set of captains and new players looking to bring their fans plenty of joy throughout the season.
Former captain Armani Sharrock took over as head coach from Lee Westwood to start pre-season in October, having previously led the team to top flight promotion in 2022 as a player.
Sharrock commented on the season preparations: “The level of skill and togetherness that we’ve managed to achieve in such a short space of time, with a group including trialists and those from the Academy.
“The bond we’ve created in the last five weeks is amazing.”
It was announced on Tuesday that Katie May Williams will captain her hometown this year
She said: “It fills me with pride to be given the opportunity to lead the team as Captain in my home town and I feel extremely privileged to be in this position.
“I can promise you I will continue to give my heart and soul to this club, the players and supporters.”
The second rower will be supported by hooker, Danielle Bound who has been confirmed as vice-captain.
The Wire have strong aims for a top four finish this season, with the new captain having hopes of appearing on TV saying: “I want to be on Sky Sports” at Friday’s season launch!”
They travel away for their first competitive game against Bradford Bulls this Saturday in the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup group stage. The other group games are an away trip to London Broncos on March 24 before a home tie against St Helens on April 7.
The first game in the Betfred Super League is against newly promoted Featherstone Rovers is a home fixture, taking place at Victoria Park on Saturday, April 20.
