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‘Everyone at ‘The Mont’ is extremely proud’: Egremont Rangers Player Signs With Wigan Warriors

Wigan Warriors have snapped up an Egremont Rangers star for their Pathway to Performance programme.

The Pathway to Performance programme is run by Betfred Women’s Super League Clubs and is designed for female players in their final two academic school years (Year 10/11).

Clubs allowed up to 24 players which breaks down to 12 players per age group.

Women’s Head of Youth Genna Banks and Francheska Richardson – Wigan Warriors/Egremont Rangers

Taking to social media Egremont Rangers said: “Congratulations to our very own Francheska Richardson who was recently at Robin Park putting pen to paper, signing a deal to join the Wigan Warriors P2P programme for the 2025 season.

“Everyone at ‘The Mont’ is extremely proud of w and what she has achieved so far, to be recognised by such a wonderful club as Wigan, is only a testament to your hard work and dedication Francheska and we are all very excited to see where your journey takes you.”

In September 2024 Francheska along with the other players selected were invited to evening with Women’s Head of Youth Genna Banks and Women’s First team head coach, Denis Betts who address the latest recruits.

Also attending were proven products of the system with Wigan including Grace Banks, Kaitlin Hilton, Molly Jones and Isabel Rowe.

Francheska is not the only Ranger on the move with Barrow Raiders snapping up Leia Turner, Connie McKinney, Annie Fawcett, Leonie Bragg and Chloe Forster for their Pathway to Performance programme.

Wigan Warriors Pathway to Performance programme for 2025:

  • Maddison Bate – Halton Hornets
  • Ruby Brown – Orrell St James
  • Zoe Brownbill – Thatto Heath Crusaders
  • Lily Catterall – Orrell St James
  • Ellie Connor – Orrell St James
  • Charlotte Fitzpatrick – Leigh Miners Rangers
  • Mazie Hall – Leigh Miners Rangers
  • Emily Irish – Leigh Miners Rangers
  • Aiva Jones – Halton Hornets
  • Evie Kerr – Wigan St Patricks
  • Ortega Maddocks – Leigh Miners Rangers
  • Emily Martin – Ashton Bears 
  • Alannah McCarthy – Thatto Heath Crusaders
  • Francheska Richardson – Egremont Rangers
  • Eva Rigby – Ince Rose Bridge
  • Niamh Riley – Leigh Miners Rangers
  • Darcy Shanley – Ince Rose Bridge
  • Jess Taylor – Leigh Miners Rangers
  • Maddy Vaughan – Leigh Miners Rangers
  • Abbie Williams – Halton Hornets