Wigan Warriors Women confirm captain for 2026 - 'I'm incredibly proud and honoured'
Georgia Wilson has been named as captain of Wigan Warriors Women for the 2026 season, following the retirement of club stalwart Vicky Molyneux.
Wilson joined the Warriors ahead of their inaugural 2018 campaign, where they went on to win the Grand Final, with Wilson scoring a try in the 18-16 win over Leeds Rhinos at Manchester Regional Arena.
Over a four-season spell with Wigan between 2018 and 2022, Wilson scored 30 tries and kicked 47 goals in 43 appearances.
The Cumbrian went on to pursue opportunities in Australia at the start of 2023 before returning to Wigan in 2024, adding a second trophy with the club as the Warriors won the Women’s Nines title.
Wilson was co-captain of the 2025 Women’s Grand Slam-winning team alongside Molyneux and has been named as the sole captain for 2026.
“I’m incredibly proud and honoured to be named captain of the team for the 2026 season,” Wilson said. “Wigan truly feels like home.
"The club has been a huge part of my life since 2017, and I’m so grateful for the support and trust it’s shown in me, especially when I took the opportunity to go and play in Australia.
"I’ve loved every minute in a Wigan shirt and made memories I’ll always cherish. I will give absolutely everything to help lead this team and do my part to hopefully make the 2026 season another special one.”
Meanwhile, Warriors coach Denis Betts believes Wilson will continue to flourish in her captaincy role as they target another big year in 2026.
"Georgia was a really strong candidate for the role as captain,” Betts said.
"She has great leadership skills and captained the side last year in the games Vicky Molyneux was absent, where I thought she really excelled and grew into that role.
“Being our club captain requires a lot of calmness and understanding alongside great leadership, and I'm looking forward to seeing how she rallies the team in 2026, and I'm sure the other leaders in the group will support her along the way.”
The Warriors start their Women’s Super League title defence against Leeds Rhinos on Saturday, May 16, at Edge Hall Road Community Stadium in Orrell.