Former Wigan centre Oliver Gildart has joined the Dolphins ahead of their inaugural season in the NRL. The 26-year-old, who won two Super League Grand Finals with the Warriors, made the move over to Australia last season, but struggled for game time with Wests Tigers, and ultimately ended up on loan with the Sydney Roosters.Former Wigan centre Oliver Gildart has joined the Dolphins ahead of their inaugural season in the NRL. The 26-year-old, who won two Super League Grand Finals with the Warriors, made the move over to Australia last season, but struggled for game time with Wests Tigers, and ultimately ended up on loan with the Sydney Roosters.
Former Wigan centre Oliver Gildart has joined the Dolphins ahead of their inaugural season in the NRL. The 26-year-old, who won two Super League Grand Finals with the Warriors, made the move over to Australia last season, but struggled for game time with Wests Tigers, and ultimately ended up on loan with the Sydney Roosters.

Wigan Warriors connections in the NRL this season ahead of the start of the competition this week

The new NRL season gets underway this week.
By Amos Wynn
Published 28th Feb 2023, 04:55 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2023, 09:09 BST

Penrith Panthers have won the competition in the last two seasons, but other clubs will be dreaming of Grand Final success heading into the campaign.

There are a number of Wigan connections across the league, including both former players and coaches.

Here are some of those who are involved this season:

Here are some of those who are involved this season:

Former Warriors assistant coach Lee Briers left the club at the end of last season to take up an opportunity with Brisbane Broncos as part of Kevin Walters’ staff.

5. Lee Briers

Former Warriors assistant coach Lee Briers left the club at the end of last season to take up an opportunity with Brisbane Broncos as part of Kevin Walters’ staff. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

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Former Wigan head coach Michael Maguire, who won both the Super League Grand Final and the Challenge Cup with the club, is now Canberra Raiders’ senior NRL consultant. Since departing the DW Stadium, he has been at the helm of South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers, as well as the New Zealand national team.

6. Michael Maguire

Former Wigan head coach Michael Maguire, who won both the Super League Grand Final and the Challenge Cup with the club, is now Canberra Raiders’ senior NRL consultant. Since departing the DW Stadium, he has been at the helm of South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers, as well as the New Zealand national team. Photo: Jan Kruger

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Former Warriors star Trent Barrett is now the assistant coach of Parramatta Eels. The retired Australia international has previously been at the helm of Manly Sea Eagles and Canterbury Bulldogs.

7. Trent Barrett

Former Warriors star Trent Barrett is now the assistant coach of Parramatta Eels. The retired Australia international has previously been at the helm of Manly Sea Eagles and Canterbury Bulldogs. Photo: Jason McCawley

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Brisbane Broncos and England centre has no connection with the Warriors, but did play his junior rugby for St Patricks, where he was spotted by Australian scouts.

8. Herbie Farnworth

Brisbane Broncos and England centre has no connection with the Warriors, but did play his junior rugby for St Patricks, where he was spotted by Australian scouts. Photo: Bradley Kanaris

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