1998 Wigan Warriors season
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| 1998 Wigan Warriors season | ||||
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| Super League III | 1st | |||
| Play-off result | Won Grand Final | |||
| Challenge Cup | Runners-up | |||
| 1998 record | Wins: 21; Draws: 0; Losses: 2 | |||
| Points scored | For: 762; Against: 222 | |||
| Team information | ||||
| Stadium | Central Park | |||
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The 1998 Wigan Warriors season was the 103rd season in the club's rugby league history and the third season in the Super League. Coached by John Monie, the Warriors competed in Super League III and finished in 1st place, and went on to win the Grand Final at Old Trafford against Leeds Rhinos. The club also competed in the 1998 Challenge Cup, and finished as runners-up following a surprise defeat in the final against Sheffield Eagles.
Table
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16x16px Wigan Warriors | 23 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 762 | 222 | +540 | 42 |
| 2 | 16px Leeds Rhinos | 23 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 662 | 369 | +293 | 38 |
| 3 |  Halifax Blue Sox |
23 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 658 | 390 | +268 | 36 |
| 4 | 16x16px St Helens | 23 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 673 | 459 | +214 | 29 |
| 5 |  Bradford Bulls |
23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 498 | 450 | +48 | 24 |
| 6 | 16px Castleford Tigers | 23 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 446 | 522 | -76 | 21 |
| 7 | London Broncos | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 415 | 476 | -61 | 20 |
| 8 |  Sheffield Eagles |
23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 495 | 541 | -46 | 18 |
| 9 |  Hull Sharks |
23 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 421 | 574 | -153 | 16 |
| 10 | 16x16px Warrington Wolves | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 411 | 645 | -234 | 15 |
| 11 |  Salford Reds |
23 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 319 | 575 | -256 | 13 |
| 12 | 16px Huddersfield Giants | 23 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 288 | 825 | -537 | 4 |
| Play-offs |
Squad
Players marked * left the club during the season.
| No | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kris Radlinski |
| 2 | Jason Robinson |
| 3 | Danny Moore |
| 4 | Gary Connolly |
| 5 | Mark Bell |
| 6 | Henry Paul |
| 7 | Tony Smith |
| 8 | Neil Cowie |
| 9 | Robbie McCormack |
| 10 | Tony Mestrov |
| 11 | Denis Betts |
| 12 | Simon Haughton |
| 13 | Andy Farrell |
| 14 | Mick Cassidy |
| 15 | Jon Clarke |
| 16 | Terry O'Connor |
| 17 | Stephen Holgate |
| 18 | Lee Hansen |
| 19 | Craig Murdock |
| 20 | Lee Gilmour |
| 21 | Andy Johnson |
| 22 | Rob Smyth |
| 23 | Daryl Cardiss |
| 25 | Paul Johnson |
| 26 | Neil Baynes |
| 27 | Andrew Isherwood |
| 28 | Rob Ball |
| 29 | Wes Davies |
Transfers
In
| Player | Pos | From | Fee | Date | Ref |
|---|
Out
| Player | Pos | To | Fee | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Ellison | Winger | Castleford Tigers | January 1998 | ||
| Gaël Tallec | Second-row | Castleford Tigers | January 1998 |
