Wigan Warriors quadruple winner Emily Veivers rejoins former club after returning to Australia
Wigan Warriors quadruple winner Emily Veivers has rejoined Norths Devils following her return to Australia.
The 24-year-old forward enjoyed one season in England with Wigan, helping the Warriors Women complete an unprecedented quadruple, with Denis Betts’ side having lifted all four trophies on offer in 2025 in the shape of the Challenge Cup, Nines title, League Leaders’ Shield and Super League Grand Final.
Veivers made the move over to the Women’s Super League ahead of the 2025 campaign from BMD Premiership side Norths Devils, whom she has now rejoined following her return to her Queensland homeland.
Norths Devils posted on Facebook: “Emily’s Home! Following a successful stint in the UK, Emily Veivers has returned to Bishop Park for 2026!”
The Papua New Guinea international debuted for Souths Logan Magpies in 2019 before joining Brisbane Tigers for 2021 and 2022.
In 2024, she made eight appearances in the BMD Premiership for Norths Devils, playing alongside current Wigan star Georgia Wilson.
Veivers was also part of the PNG Orchids squad that took part in the most recent Rugby League World Cup in 2022, as well as the Pacific Championships over the last two years.
The Brisbane-born forward qualifies to represent Papua New Guinea through her mother, Yvonne, who was born and raised in Port Moresby.
Veivers made her Wigan debut in the halves against Barrow Raiders Ladies in the Challenge Cup back in April and went on to feature from the bench in the Challenge Cup final, scoring under the famous Wembley arch as the Warriors defeated St Helens 42-6 to lift the Cup for the first time.
Later in the season, Veivers helped the Warriors Women lift their maiden League Leaders’ Shield before becoming a Grand Final winner in front of a 5,000-strong crowd at the Brick Community Stadium as they beat the Saints 16-12 in October, which marked her final game as a Wigan player.
Veivers, who also worked in Betts’ cafe whilst plying her trade with the Warriors, returned to her Australian homeland following her memorable season with Wigan, and will now continue her playing career in Australia with Norths Devils, where she holds heritage number 37.