Two-time Grand Final winner Matty Smith has returned to Wigan Warriors as head coach of the club’s academy on a four-year deal from 2025.
The 37-year-old makes the move after two years in charge of St Helens Women, guiding the club to consecutive Challenge Cup victories at Wembley and also crowned the Women’s Super League Coach of the Year earlier this October.
Smith, who also worked under Paul Wellens as a first-team assistant coach, returns to the Brick Community Stadium having enjoyed a successful stint as a player in cherry and white, including the double in 2013 with the half-back named the Lance Todd Trophy winner in the capital.
He made the Super League Dream Team twice during his time with Wigan, with 139 appearances between 2013 and 2016.