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More Success for Newburgh Resident Denis Betts
Local resident, Denis Betts, is celebrating success with his Wigan Warriors Ladies Team.
Published: 13 November 2025
Newburgh Parish Council would like to congratulate Denis Betts from our Post Office on his recent achievements.
Previously, Denis was a part of the hugely successful Wigan team of the 1980s, and 90’s, his own medal haul including six Championships, seven Rugby League Challenge Cups, three Premierships, four John Player/Regal Trophies, and two Lancashire Cups. He also received the Lance Todd Trophy (1991) at Wembley and the coveted Man of Steel Award (1995). He featured in three World Club Challenge matches for Wigan, winning two, against Penrith Panthers in 1991 and Brisbane Broncos in 1994. In addition he played for Great Britain 36 times and captained them on one occasion.
Denis is now coach of Wigan Warriors ladies team. In the season just ended, his team won everything that was available for them to win, namely the League Leaders shield, the Grand Final and a memorable cup final win at Wembley against St Helens. Denis received recognition for his team’s and own achievements by winning the Women’s Super League Coach of the Year award. Denis was a worthy winner.