Wigan Warriors boss Denis Betts retains Women's Super League Coach of the Year award

Wigan Warriors boss Denis Betts has retained the Women’s Super League Coach of the Year award following another impressive campaign from his side.

The former Man of Steel and Lance Todd Trophy winner took his first job in the women’s game with Wigan ahead of the 2024 campaign and has guided the Warriors into becoming an elite side in the women’s game in the northern hemisphere.

Betts was named Coach of the Year in 2025 after leading the Warriors to a historic quadruple. In his third year as head coach in 2026, Betts has guided Wigan’s women to the Challenge Cup and League Leaders’ Shield.

The Warriors have continued to to be a force in 2026, winning the Women’s Challenge Cup thanks to a dominant 54-6 win over rivals St Helens at Wembley, as well as finishing top of the Women’s Super League table to secure direct qualification for the Grand Final.

Wigan won 12 consecutive matches to open their league and cup campaign this year, scoring 350 points and conceding just 82 in the Challenge Cup, while finishing the regular season as League Leaders’ Shield winners.

Betts will be presented with the Women’s Super League Coach of the Year award at the Rugby League Awards Night in Manchester on Tuesday, when the Woman of Steel and Women’s Super League Young Player of the Year will be revealed.