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Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club

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Warrington, CheshireLocation
1879Founded

About Warrington Wolves

Warrington Wolves is a rugby league club in Warrington, Cheshire, founded in 1879. It is Cheshire's top rugby league club, a multiple Challenge Cup-winning club based at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

For fans of Warrington rugby league, the Wolves are the town's flagship professional side. In addition, several amateur clubs in the area feed talent into the game.

It is one of six rugby league clubs we list in Cheshire.

Warrington Wolves at a glance

Warrington Wolves is a rugby league club in Warrington, Cheshire, founded in 1879, and plays in Super League in 2026. The Warrington Wolves address is the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Mike Gregory Way, postcode WA2 7NE. The club's nickname is The Wire, and it is also known as Warrington RLFC.

Warrington Wolves play rugby league in Super League at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. The club's traditional nickname is "The Wire", a reference to the town's wire-making industry, and "the Wolves" was added in the Super League era. For tickets and contact, use the club's official website. For amateur rugby league in the town, see our Cheshire rugby clubs page.

Official nameWarrington Wolves
Also known asWarrington Rugby League Club, Warrington RLFC, The Wire, The Wolves
CodeRugby league
Based inWarrington, Cheshire
Founded1879
Competition (2026)Super League
GroundThe Halliwell Jones Stadium, Mike Gregory Way, Warrington WA2 7NE
Governing bodyRugby Football League (RFL)
ContactWebsite – see Join & Contact
Area guideRugby clubs in Cheshire

History of Warrington Wolves

Warrington Wolves dates from 1879, before the 1895 split that created the Northern Union. That breakaway, agreed in Huddersfield, became the game we now call rugby league.

Warrington were one of the 22 founder clubs of the Northern Union in 1895. The club played at Wilderspool for more than a century before moving to the Halliwell Jones Stadium in 2004. The traditional nickname, "The Wire", comes from the town's wire-making industry.

1879
Founded
140+
Years of History

Ground & Location

Warrington
Cheshire
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Contact Details

Warrington Wolves
Warrington, Cheshire
Website: warringtonwolves.com
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Warrington Wolves FAQs

What league does Warrington Wolves play in?

In 2026 Warrington Wolves plays in Super League, the top tier of rugby league. See how the rugby league competitions work.

Where does Warrington Wolves play?

Warrington Wolves play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Mike Gregory Way, Warrington WA2 7NE. For tickets, phone numbers and general enquiries, use the contact page on the club’s official website.

When was Warrington Wolves founded?

Warrington Wolves was founded in 1879.

How can I join Warrington Wolves?

Warrington Wolves is a professional Super League club, so it does not run open-age teams for the public. To play rugby league yourself, join an amateur club near you; see our list of rugby clubs in Cheshire.

Which other rugby league clubs are near Warrington?

Nearby clubs in our directory include Widnes Vikings, Upper Runcorn ARLFC and Woolston Rovers ARLFC. Each has its own profile below.

What is the Warrington Wolves address and postcode?

The Warrington Wolves address is the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Mike Gregory Way, Warrington. The Warrington Wolves postcode is WA2 7NE.

What is the Warrington Wolves contact number?

We do not publish a Warrington Wolves contact number, because ticket and office numbers change. Use the contact page on the club's official website, warringtonwolves.com.

What is the Warrington Wolves nickname?

The traditional Warrington Wolves nickname is "The Wire", after the town's wire-making industry. "The Wolves" was added in the Super League era.

Is there a Warrington Wolves wiki or club history?

For a full club history, Wikipedia has a detailed Warrington Wolves wiki entry. In short: founded in 1879, a founder member of the Northern Union in 1895, and at the Halliwell Jones Stadium since 2004.

Is the Warrington Wolves rugby team in Super League?

Yes. The Warrington Wolves rugby team plays in Super League in 2026. The Wolves rugby club is Cheshire's best-known professional rugby league side.