Wigan faces Catalans in Paris match promoting rugby league
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Wigan Warriors will play Catalans Dragons in Paris on Saturday at Stade Jean-Bouin. This match celebrates 30 years of Super League and Catalans' 20th anniversary in the league. Wigan's Oliver Partington expressed excitement over the opportunity to showcase rugby league to a broader audience, especially to rugby union and football fans. The game marks Catalans' first relocation since a record-setting match in Barcelona in 2019. Team performances and fan attendance are expected to be strong as both clubs aim to make a mark in the ongoing season.
- •Wigan and Catalans face off at Stade Jean-Bouin on Saturday.
- •Match marks 30 years of Super League and Catalans' anniversary.
- •Partington emphasizes the chance to reach new fans.
- •Catalans have relocated since a high-attendance game in 2019.
- •Both teams are competing closely in Super League standings.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Paris match a chance to grow rugby league - Partington
"Wigan Warriors' trip to Paris to face Catalans Dragons will be a perfect stage to showcase rugby league to a wider audience, says Oliver Partington.
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