2018 Toronto Wolfpack season

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2018 Toronto Wolfpack season
Championship Rank1st
Play-off resultRunners Up
Challenge Cup 6th Round
2018 recordWins: 27; draws: 1; losses: 6
Points scoredFor: 1086; against: 580
Team information
CEO Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Eric Perez
Head Coach Flag of England.svg Paul Rowley
Captain
Stadium Lamport Stadium
Avg. attendance6,908
Agg. attendance96,714
High attendance9,266 (vs. Broncoscolours.png London Broncos)
Top scorers
Tries Flag of Ireland.svg Liam Kay (26)
Goals Flag of Scotland.svg Ryan Brierley (82)
Points Flag of Scotland.svg Ryan Brierley (214)
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This article details the Toronto Wolfpack's rugby league football club's 2018 season. This is the Wolfpack's 2nd season in their history and 1st season in the Championship after the Wolfpack dominated the 2017 League 1 season and earned promotion to 2018 Rugby League Championship.

Contents

Season review

September 2017

After winning the 2017 League 1 season and promotion to the Championship, Toronto immediately sought to improve their squad as they announced that centre Tom Armstrong had signed from Super League side Widnes Vikings. [1] Warrington Wolves prop forward Ashton Sims signed for the Wolfpack on a 2-year deal. [2] Albanian prop Olsi Krasniqi was the next to sign from Salford Red Devils along with Australian prop David Taylor from Canberra Raiders and NRL halfback Josh McCrone from St George Illawarra Dragons. [3]

October 2017

October started with Toronto paying £130,000 for the services of loose forward Joe Westerman from Warrington Wolves on a three-year deal. [4] Following this, the Wolfpack acquired hooker Andy Ackers from Championship side London Broncos on a two-year deal. [5] During this month it was revealed that the club would be releasing props Steve Crossley, Tom Dempsey and Shaun Pick whilst halfback Rhys Jacks and hooker Sean Penkywicz would also be released. [6]

November 2017

The fixtures for the 2018 season were released and it was revealed that Toronto would travel to relegated Leigh Centurions for the first game of the season, the Wolfpack will play their first 11 games away from home before they host Halifax RLFC on April 28. Toronto would also face Leigh during the annual Summer Bash as the headline match. [7] Club captain, Craig Hall, becomes another departing Wolfpack player, leaving on personal terms for family reasons. [8] The Wolfpack also announced a ground breaking Transatlantic Challenge which would see them face the Bradford Bulls in a pre-season match in 2018 and 2019, with the 2018 fixture being played at Odsal Stadium on 26 January and the 2019 fixture likely to be played in Canada or the United States to promote the sport. [9] Furthermore, Toronto agreed to change their UK base from Brighouse Rangers to Manchester Metropolitan University in order to take advantage of better facilities. [10]

December 2017

December started with the announcement that the Wolfpack would kick off the Magic Weekend in 2018 by playing against Toulouse Olympique in order to promote the international teams within the sport and also promote the RFL Championship to a wider audience. [11] It was also revealed that Toronto had signed forward Cory Paterson on a two-year deal from relegated Leigh Centurions. [12] Furthermore, the Wolfpack also signed forward Sam Hopkins and winger Adam Higson on a one-year deals from Leigh. [13] [14]

January 2018

It was revealed that prop forward Dan Fleming wanted to remain close to home due to the birth of his first child and approached coach Paul Rowley to be released, this was granted and he signed a 2 year deal with Championship side Halifax RLFC. [15] Toronto announced that prop forwards Fuifui Moimoi, David Taylor and Ryan Bailey left the club by mutual agreement whilst on a pre-season camp to Portugal. [16] The Wolfpack revealed that newcomer Josh McCrone would captain the side for the 2018 season whilst ex Warrington Wolves prop Ashton Sims would be the club's vice captain. During a press conference for League 1 side Bradford Bulls it was announced that the Wolfpack had entered a dual registration deal with the Bulls. [17] The Wolfpack signed young centre Nick Rawsthorne from Hull F.C. on a 2 year deal and also prop forward Jack Buchanan from Widnes Vikings on a one year deal. [18] [19] In their only pre-season friendly, the Wolfpack comfortably beat Bradford 34–0 with Liam Kay scoring two tries and Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e, Cory Paterson, Blake Wallace and Joe Westerman also scoring tries. Ryan Brierley took over the kicking duties and kicked five from six attempts.[ citation needed ]

February 2018

Life in the Championship started well for the Wolfpack as they beat fellow promotions contenders Leigh Centurions 34–12. Former Leigh player Liam Kay scored a hat trick whilst Ryan Brierley, Cory Paterson and Adam Sidlow also scored tries with Brierley rounding things off with five conversions. Following the opening day victory Toronto announced the signing of Australian centre Jake Butler-Fleming from League 1 side York City Knights. [20] A tough trip to Barrow Raiders saw the Wolfpack grind out a hard fought 8–8 draw in bad conditions, second row Andrew Dixon and centre Nick Rawsthorne both scored tries. Following this Toronto beat Championship stalwarts Halifax R.L.F.C. 20–8, superstar prop Ashton Sims made his debut in this match. Winger Adam Higson scored his first two tries for the club with Greg Worthington and Rawsthorne also crossing the line for a try each whilst Brierley kicked two goals. Toronto bolstered their pack by signing retired player Reni Maitua on a two year deal. [21] Round 4 found Wolfpack with a 47–16 loss to top of the league London Broncos which gave the Wolfpack their biggest loss so far, Dixon and Richard Whiting scoring tries whilst Liam Kay continued his try scoring form with a try. Brierley converted two goals.

March 2018

March found Wolfpack at the top of the Championship thanks to the wins over Easter against Featherstone Rovers 24–16. Game against Swinton Lions was their highest scored so far 52–12. Wolfpack strengthen their squad by signing Salford Red Devil's Fullback Gareth O'Brien [22] and NRL's Canterbury Bulldogs Centre Chase Stanley [23] . Impact of the signing was evident during the game against Batley Bulldogs 26–18 where O'Brien scored his first hat-trick for Wolfpack. Stanley made his first try for the team week later against Dewsbury Rams 23–12.

April 2018

Despite being plagued with injuries, Easter Monday win against Toulouse Olympique 24–22 followed by two more with Batley Bulldogs 26–18, Dewsbury Rams 23–12 continued Wolfpack dominance at the top of the table. NRL's Manly Sea Eagles Darcy Lussick [24] signing 3 year contract was a much needed addition to the Wolfpack. As Lamport stadium undergoes renovations, first home game was played in London against Halifax RLFC and won by Wolfpack 42-10.

May 2018

Prior their first home game of the season Wolfpack has signed Scottish international and Warrington Wolves Full-back Matty Russell. [25] With Lamport Stadium under maintenance, Canadian opener was played at Fletcher's Fields. Game against Swinton Lions was a decisive win for the Toronto Wolfpack 62–14. Clash with Super League's Warrington Wolves ended up in defeat 66-10 thus ending Wolfpack run for Challenge Cup 2018, while game against Toulouse Olimpique at Dacia Magic Weekend found team winning 43–30 with debut try for Matty Russell and 7th hat-trick for the Wolfpack by Liam Kay. With 25 points they continued to lead Championship Table. Last away game was played during Summer Bash 2018 with Toronto Wolfpack winning 28–26 against Leigh Centurions.

June 2018

Month of June found Wolfpack undefeated on their home grounds. Game against London Broncos, the only team Wolfpack lost to in the beginning of the season was a sound 32-12 victory. Gareth O'Brien started as a kicker against Dewsbury Rams and continued through the month with games against Barrow Raiders and Leigh Centurions, rivalry between Wolfpack and the former continues as Wolfpack won all three clashes.

July 2018

After the game against Sheffield Eagles (a 68–4 win), Toronto Wolfpack secured the Betfred Championship League Leaders Shield 2018. The Wolfpack had their first home defeat during the regular season against Featherstone Rovers (12–30).

Competitions

  Win  Draw  Loss

Pre-season friendlies

DateHomeScoreAwayVenueTriesGoalsAttendance
26 January Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls 0-34 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Odsal Stadium Kay (2), Laulu-Togaga'e, Paterson, Wallace, Westerman Brierley 5/62,461

Challenge Cup

DateRndHomeScoreAwayVenueTriesGoalsAttendance
16 March4th HKRcolours.svg Kells ARLFC 6-56 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack The Recreation Ground Kay (3), Rawsthorne (2), Ackers, Brierley, Laulu-Togaga'e, Pownall, Wallace Brierley 8/101,000
22 April5th Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders 12-16 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Craven Park Beswick, O'Brien, Rawsthorne Brierley 2/31,100
13 May6th Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves 66-10 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Halliwell Jones Stadium Higson, Kay Brierley 1/36,507

Championship

Table

Championship
PosTeamPldWDLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 232012866374+49241 The Qualifiers
2 Broncoscolours.png London Broncos 231616907423+48433
3 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique 231616900438+46233
4 Faxcolours.svg Halifax 231616643416+22733
5 Fevcolours.svg Featherstone Rovers 231607819420+39932 Championship Shield
6 Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions 231607849508+34132
7 Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs 23801552370318016
8 Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles 23701643784340614
9 Ramscolours.svg Dewsbury Rams 23611642474632213
10 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders 23531538281643413
11 Swintoncolours.svg Swinton Lions 2332184028664648
12 Rochdale colours.svg Rochdale Hornets 2340193279265998
Source:
Qualifiers
PosTeamPldWDLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1 Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils 750221875+14310 Super League XXIV
2 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos 7502216137+7910
3 HKRcolours.svg Hull KR 7502197162+3510
4 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 7502136118+1810 Million Pound Game
5 Broncoscolours.png London Broncos (P)740316116438
6 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique 7304156190346 2019 Championship
7 Widnes colours.svg Widnes Vikings (R)710692173812
8 Faxcolours.svg Halifax 7007682251570

Results

DateRndHomeScoreAwayVenueTriesGoalsAttendance
4 February1 Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions 12-34 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Leigh Sports Village Kay (3), Brierley, Paterson, Sidlow Brierley 5/75,452
11 February2 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders 8-8 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Craven Park Dixon, Rawsthorne Brierley 0/21,266
18 February3 Faxcolours.svg Halifax 6-20 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Shay Stadium Higson (2), Rawsthorne, Worthington Brierley 2/52,036
25 February4 Broncoscolours.png London Broncos 47-16 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Trailfinders Sports Ground Dixon, Kay, Whiting Brierley 2/31,205
4 March5 Swintoncolours.svg Swinton Lions 12-52 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Heywood Road Brierley (2), Butler-Fleming (2), Wallace (2), Ackers, Laulu-Togaga'e, Pownall Brierley 8/9701
11 March6 Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles 10-44 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Olympic Legacy Park Pownall (2), Whiting (2), Kay, Rawsthorne, Sidlow, Wallace Brierley 6/8863
23 March7 Rochdale colours.svg Rochdale Hornets 17-18 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Spotland Stadium Kay, Maitua, McCrone Brierley 3/4504
30 March8 Fevcolours.svg Featherstone Rovers 16-24 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Post Office Road Brierley (2), Whiting (2)Brierley 4/63,131
2 April9 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique 22-24 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Stade Ernest-Argelès Rawsthorne (2), Ackers, Kay, Pownall Brierley 2/53,513
8 April10 Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs 18-26 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Mount Pleasant O'Brien (3), Bussey, McCrone Brierley 3/51,151
15 April11 Ramscolours.svg Dewsbury Rams 12-23 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Crown Flatt Higson (2), Brierley, Maitua, Stanley Brierley 1/6, Brierley 1 DG932
28 April12 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 42-10 Faxcolours.svg Halifax New River Stadium Kay (2), Ackers, Beswick, Brierley, Lussick, Paterson Brierley 7/71,656
5 May13 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 62-14 Swintoncolours.svg Swinton Lions Fletcher's Fields Kay (3), O'Brien (2), Dixon, Higson, Krasniqi, Rawsthorne, Sidlow, Stanley, Wallace Brierley 7/122,917
19 May14 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 43-30 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique St James' Park Kay (3), Brierley, Dixon, Hopkins, Russell, Stanley Brierley 5/8, Brierley 1 DG38,881 [lower-alpha 1]
26 May15 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 28-26 Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions Bloomfield Road Krasniqi, McCrone, O'Brien, Paterson, Rawsthorne Brierley 4/57,877
9 June16 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 32-12 Broncoscolours.png London Broncos Lamport Stadium Paterson (2), Brierley, Kay, McCrone Brierley 6/77,384
16 June17 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 64-12 Ramscolours.svg Dewsbury Rams Lamport Stadium O'Brien (2), Ackers, Buchanan, Kay, Lussick, Paterson, Rawsthorne, Russell, Stanley, Wallace O'Brien 10/115,937
23 June18 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 64-0 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders Lamport Stadium Kay (2), Rawsthorne (2), Wallace (2), Ackers, Beswick, O'Brien, Paterson, Russell, Sidlow O'Brien 8/125,287
30 June19 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 46-28 Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions Lamport Stadium Wallace (3), Ackers (2), Russell (2), Kay O'Brien 7/96,844
7 July20 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 68-4 Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles Lamport Stadium Higson (2), Stanley (2), Beswick, Brierley, Dixon, Kay, O'Brien, Rawsthorne, Wallace, Whiting O'Brien 10/126,329
14 July21 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 64-18 Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs Lamport Stadium Wallace (3), Ackers (2), Beswick, Brierley, Higson, Paterson, Rawsthorne, Stanley, Worthington O'Brien 4/6, Brierley 4/66,088
21 July22 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 52-10 Rochdale colours.svg Rochdale Hornets Lamport Stadium Wheeler (2), Ackers, Buchanan, Hopkins, Kay, Paterson, Sidlow, Stanley, Whiting O'Brien 6/107,144
28 July23 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 12-30 Fevcolours.svg Featherstone Rovers Lamport Stadium Sidlow, Sims Brierley 2/28,217

Super 8s

DateRndHomeScoreAwayVenueTriesGoalsAttendance
12 August24 Faxcolours.svg Halifax 0-14 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Shay Stadium Ackers, Dixon O'Brien 3/31,768
18 August25 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 22-28 HKRcolours.svg Hull KR Lamport Stadium Dixon (2), Rawsthorne O'Brien 5/57,540
1 September26 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 34-22 Broncoscolours.png London Broncos Lamport Stadium Caton-Brown, McCrone, O'Brien, Stanley, Wallace O'Brien 6/67,557
8 September27 Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils 28-16 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack AJ Bell Stadium Ackers, Russell, Sidlow O’Brien 2/32,509
15 September28 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 13-12 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique Lamport Stadium Caton-Brown, Rawsthorne, Stanley O'Brien 0/3, O'Brien 1 DG7,923 [26]
22 September29 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 20-12 Widnes colours.svg Widnes Vikings Lamport Stadium Paterson, Russell, Wallace O'Brien 4/58,281
28 September30 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos 16-17 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack Headingley Paterson, Rawsthorne, Russell O'Brien 2/4, O'Brien 1 DG11,565

Million Pound Game

DateRndHomeScoreAwayVenueTriesGoalsAttendance
7 OctoberMPG New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 2-4 Broncoscolours.png London Broncos Lamport StadiumO'Brien 1/19,266

Squad statistics

Statistics include Championship, Challenge Cup and Super 8s matches, as of 9 October 2018.

NoPlayerPositionAgeAppsTriesGoalsDGPoints
1 Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e Fullback 3492008
2 Jonathan Pownall Wing 27850020
3 Greg Worthington Centre 28182008
4 Gary Wheeler Stand-off 28102008
5 Liam Kay Wing 2723230092
6 Josh McCrone Halfback 312850020
7 Ryan Brierley Scrum-half 262312822214
8 Jack Buchanan Prop 26261004
9 Bob Beswick Hooker 342330012
10 Ashton Sims Prop 33261004
11 Andrew Dixon Second-row 282780032
12 Joe Westerman Lock 2960000
13 Jack Bussey Loose forward 26161004
14 Andy Ackers Hooker 2529110044
15 Adam Sidlow Prop 313560024
16 Reni Maitua Second-row 3682008
17 Blake Wallace Stand-off 2622140056
18 James Laithwaite Second-row 2720000
19 Adam Higson Wing 311190036
20 Tom Armstrong Centre 2900000
21 Olsi Krasniqi Prop 26162008
22 Richard Whiting Second-row 342170028
23 Nick Rawsthorne Centre 2318150060
24 Cory Paterson Lock 311590036
25 Jake Butler-Fleming Centre 2612008
26 Ryan Burroughs Wing 2700000
27 Quinn Ngawati Centre 1910000
28 Sam Hopkins Prop 28192008
29 Jacob Emmitt Prop 30260000
30 Matty Russell Fullback 241060024
31 Gareth O'Brien Fullback 26209682170
32 Darcy Lussick Prop 28151004
33 Chase Stanley Centre 281690036
34 Mason Caton-Brown Wing 2572008

Transfers

In

NatNamePositionSigned fromDate
Flag of England.svg Tom Armstrong Centre Widnes colours.svg Widnes Vikings August 2017
Flag of Fiji.svg Ashton Sims Prop Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves September 2017
Flag of Albania.svg Olsi Krasniqi Prop Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils September 2017
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Taylor Prop Canberra colours.svg Canberra Raiders September 2017
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh McCrone Scrum half St. George colours.svg St George Illawarra Dragons September 2017
Flag of England.svg Joe Westerman Loose forward Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves October 2017
Flag of England.svg Andy Ackers Hooker Broncoscolours.png London Broncos October 2017
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cory Paterson Second row Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions December 2017
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Sam Hopkins Prop Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions December 2017
Flag of England.svg Adam Higson Wing Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions December 2017
Flag of England.svg Nick Rawsthorne Centre Hullcolours.svg Hull F.C. January 2018
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Buchanan Prop Widnes colours.svg Widnes Vikings January 2018
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jake Butler-Fleming Centre Yorkcolours.svg York City Knights February 2018
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reni Maitua Second row Retirement February 2018
Flag of England.svg Gareth O'Brien Fullback Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils March 2018
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chase Stanley Centre Canterbury colours.svg Canterbury Bulldogs March 2018
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Darcy Lussick Forward Manly Sea Eagles colours.svg Manly Sea Eagles April 2018
Flag of Scotland.svg Matty Russell Fullback Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves May 2018
Flag of England.svg Mason Caton-Brown Wing Wcatscolours.svg Wakefield Trinity July 2018

Out

NatNamePositionClub signedDate
Flag of England.svg Steve Crossley Prop Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls October 2017
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tom Dempsey Prop ReleasedOctober 2017
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Rhys Jacks Scrum half ReleasedOctober 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Joe Eichner Second row Australia October 2017
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Sean Penkywicz Hooker Workingtoncolours.svg Workington Town October 2017
Flag of England.svg Shaun Pick Prop Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles October 2017
Flag of England.svg Craig Hall Centre Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions November 2017
Flag of England.svg Dan Fleming Prop Faxcolours.svg Halifax RLFC January 2018
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Taylor Prop Sacked January 2018
Flag of Tonga.svg Fuifui Moimoi Prop Sacked January 2018
Flag of England.svg Ryan Bailey Prop Sacked January 2018
Flag of England.svg Joe Westerman Loose forward Hullcolours.svg Hull F.C. April 2018
Flag of Samoa.svg Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e Fullback Faxcolours.svg Halifax RLFC April 2018
Flag of England.svg Tom Armstrong Centre ReleasedApril 2018
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reni Maitua Second row Retirement April 2018

Milestones

Notes

  1. Aggregate number of visitors at the first day of Magic Weekend

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