Background 2009 Wigan Warriors season



following brian noble s move bradford bulls wigan warriors in 2006, third full season @ club took place in 2009. season first in super league operated under franchise system, after wigan warriors granted b license. salary cap, club broke in 2007, still in effect season, , limit remained @ gbp£1.7 million; cap maintained live , in continuation of operational change rugby football league in 2008. ever-present club in super league format, season wigan warriors fourteenth year in competition. year marked tenth anniversary of rugby league @ jjb stadium, after club moved there upon stadium s completion in 1999.


in contrast club s historical success, wigan warriors had not won major trophy since 2002, when defeated st helens r.f.c. 12–21 in challenge cup final. had won super league title once, in 1998. in previous season wigan warriors finished fourth in league table meaning qualified play-offs, , after defeating bradford bulls , catalans dragons, club fell short of 2008 super league grand final after losing leeds rhinos @ headingley second year running.








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