Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet named Super League Coach of the Month after unbeaten start
Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet has won the first Super League Coach of the Month award for 2026.
Based on the first three rounds of the 2026 Super League campaign, Peet has been voted February’s Coach of the Month after an unbeaten start to the season.
The Warriors got their season underway with a 26-16 away win over Castleford Tigers. Tries from Liam Marshall and Bevan French gave Wigan a 10-6 lead at half-time before Zach Eckersley’s second-half brace sealed the two points in the opening round at the OneBore Stadium.
In their home opener, they faced Hull FC in front of a 16,000-strong crowd at the Brick Community Stadium. Peet’s side were in a comfortable 24-0 lead at break, before the Warriors posted further efforts in the second half to wrap up a dominant 34-6 win.
In the third round, the Warriors ran in nine tries to thrash neighbours Leigh Leopards 54-0 at the Brick. Adam Keighran racked up a personal tally of 22 points after scoring a try and kicking nine goals from as many attempts.
One member of the voting panel said: “Wigan roared into life in 2026 with some hugely dominant performances and an intensity I don't think anyone has matched thus far.
“Matt Peet has got the Warriors fired up but equally controlled and composed within that on the back of a trophyless 2025. They are the benchmark right now.”
The voting panel for Super League’s Coach of the Month award is made up of selected members of the rugby league media.