A new pair of players has been announced to the women’s first team by Wigan Warriors.
The announcement on social media told of Jenna Foubister being promoted to the rugby league side from the Greenmount Girls Academy.
Foubister, who joined the Warriors Greenmount Girls Academy in 2022 was described as a versatile player who can play anywhere in the backs, offering squad depth for the Warriors.
Gracie Bradshaw and Jenna Foubister have been signed to Wigan Warrior’s women’s first team. Image embedded from https://wiganwarriors.com/
The second signing to the women’s first team was announced as Gracie Bradshaw.
Born in Ormskirk, Bradshaw has played at amateur Clubs Haydock, Blackbrook and Orrell St James before then joining the St Helens U19s Academy.
The winger was then promoted to the St Helens Women’s first team for the 2023 Betfred Women’s Super League season, where she made two appearances and scored one try.
A club spokesman said that Bradshaw is known for her speed and skill set.
They added that Bradshaw adds further depth into Wigan’s options in the backs.
She will take the number 38 shirt for the 2024 Betfred Women’s Super League season.
Head of Youth for Women’s and Girls Pathways, Genna Banks said: “Gracie and Jenna have been two formidable players within the girls game, so it’s a testament to their hard work that they have now been added to the Women’s first team here at Wigan.”
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