RFL to investigate 'conduct and actions' of Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors as ticket saga rumbles on
The RFL will open an investigation into the ‘conduct and actions’ of Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors
The Rugby Football League have written to Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors, confirming they will be opening an investigation into the ‘conduct and actions’ of both clubs and the governing body in relation to matters over the last year.
The Warriors and Leopards have had an ongoing dispute for the last 12 months, dating back to the ticketing saga surrounding last year’s Super League play-off semi-final at the Brick Community Stadium and a disagreement about the away ticket allocation.
Matters reared their head again over the weekend after a post from Wigan detailing ticketing arrangements for whichever side visited the Brick Community Stadium this weekend in the play-off semi-finals, with Leopards owner Derek Beaumont responding on X with a series of posts over the weekend.
On Tuesday afternoon, the RFL confirmed that they will open an investigation into the ‘conduct and actions’ of both clubs and the governing body, given the events that have unfolded over the last year.
A statement from the RFL read: “The independent Rugby Football League and RL Commercial Boards have issued a letter to both Leigh Leopards RLFC and Wigan Warriors RLFC advising them there will be an independent investigation into the conduct and actions of both clubs and the governing body in relation to matters extending over the last 12 months.
“The RFL and RL Commercial will not make any further comment until the investigation is complete.”
On Saturday night, Wigan will host Wakefield Trinity in this year’s play-off semi-final, with the latter having beaten Leigh in the play-off eliminators last Friday evening.