Wigan Warriors duo Jack Farrimond and Jenna Foubister honoured at Lance Todd Trophy dinner
Wigan Warriors stars Jack Farrimond and Jenna Foubister attended the Lance Todd Trophy presentation dinner earlier this week
Jack Farrimond and Jenna Foubister were among the guests of honour at the 2026 Lance Todd Trophy presentation dinner, with the two Wigan Warriors halfbacks continuing one of rugby league’s longest-standing traditions.
Farrimond, 20, became the 72nd winner of the Lance Todd Trophy after his two-try display in Wigan’s 40-10 Challenge Cup final victory over Hull KR at Wembley. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Foubister was named Player of the Match after helping the Warriors Women retain the Women’s Challenge Cup with a 54-6 win over St Helens.
The awards were officially presented at the 80th Anniversary Lance Todd Trophy Dinner at Worsley Park Country Club in Salford.
The trophy is named after Lancelot Beaumont Todd, who signed for Wigan following the pioneering New Zealand tour of 1907-08. Todd later enjoyed great success as team manager of Salford during the 1930s, and the award was introduced in 1946 following his death in a road accident during the Second World War.
Todd married a Wigan woman and settled in the town, where he is buried in Lower Ince Cemetery.
The event also recognised grassroots rugby league clubs who impressed in the early rounds of this season’s Challenge Cup. Ince Rose Bridge were honoured after reaching the competition proper and producing a spirited display in a 44-26 defeat to Swinton Lions. Castleford-based community club Lock Lane also received recognition after reaching the third round and embracing a memorable tie against then Challenge Cup holders Hull KR.
The dinner, organised by the Salford Rugby League Foundation, was hosted by Betfred’s head of corporate affairs and communications Mark Pearson alongside Sky Sports commentator Dave Woods.
A minute’s silence was held in memory of former coach and broadcaster John Kear, as well as Salford Wheelchair Rugby League player Jamie Ball.
Five members of England’s Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup-winning squad from 2022 were also among the guests, while other notable attendees included former Manchester United footballer Russell Beardsmore, Challenge Cup final referees Aaron and Liam Moore, Salford chief executive Ryan Brierley and former Lance Todd Trophy winners Ray Ashby, Andy Gregory, Sean Long and Tommy Martyn.
The evening once again celebrated the rich history of the Challenge Cup and the individuals who continue to make their mark on the competition.