Matt Peet shortlisted for Super League Coach of the Year award with four nominees named for major award

The 40-year-old recently led his hometown club to back-to-back League Leaders’ Shields for the first time in their history, while the Cherry and Whites also picked up a record-equalling World Club Challenge and a record-extending Challenge Cup title this year.

Wigan are 160 minutes away from a Grand Slam, with the reigning champions to host Leigh Leopards at the Brick Community Stadium in the semi-finals for a spot at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Willie Peters of Hull KR, Salford coach Paul Rowley and London Broncos boss Mike Eccles have also been named in a four-man shortlist.

It is a third consecutive nomination for both Peet and Rowley, with the Warriors boss having won the award in his first season in charge in 2022.

Back-rower Junior Nsemba is up for Young Super League Player of the Year after an outstanding breakthrough year for the Warriors.

He has been shortlisted alongside Warrington’s Matty Nicholson, the former Wigan youngster, and Saints’ George Delaney - meaning a forward is set to win the award for the first time in five years.

Nsemba, 20, recently signed a new six-year deal with Wigan until the end of the 2030 campaign, and has made 22 Super League appearances to date, crossing for seven tries.

The winners will be announced at rugby league’s awards night next Tuesday (October 8) at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

Meanwhile, reigning Man of Steel Bevan French also came second behind Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis for the 2024 Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters Association Player of the Year award.