{"id":435006,"date":"2026-02-19T22:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/435006\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T22:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:59:10","slug":"wigan-warriors-forward-makes-loan-switch-to-super-league-rivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/435006\/","title":{"rendered":"Wigan Warriors forward makes loan switch to Super League rivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wigan Warriors forward Tiaki Chan has joined up with Super League rivals Catalans Dragons on loan.<\/p>\n

Chan will spend the next month with Catalans and could feature for the French club on Friday night as he steps straight into Joel Tomkins\u2019 21-man squad. It\u2019s a move that comes as he continues to struggle for game time at Wigan, who he joined from Catalans ahead of the 2024 Super League season.<\/p>\n

He has made just two appearances for the Cherry and Whites<\/a> in that time and doesn\u2019t seem to be in Matt Peet\u2019s plans at present as Wigan look to build a head of steam at the start of the Super League season.<\/p>\n

Much of his game time over the last two seasons has come while out on loan, with Chan spending a chunk of the 2024 season with Hull FC before joining Salford Red Devils for the season last time around.<\/p>\n

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The 25-year-old made 16 outings for Catalans earlier in his career, having worked his way through the youth ranks at the club. And, he\u2019ll be keen to add to that tally by pulling on a Dragons jersey once more on Friday as the club provide the opposition for Bradford Bulls\u2019 first home match back in Super League.<\/p>\n

Wigan Warriors\u2019 transition Coach John Duffy said on the move: \u201cThis represents an excellent opportunity for Tiaki to secure meaningful game time in the Betfred Super League within a familiar and supportive environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are confident he will continue his development under Joel Tomkins\u2019 guidance, and we look forward to seeing him embrace this opportunity and make a strong impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chan becomes the second player to leave Wigan on loan this week after seeing George Hirst join Castleford Tigers on a one-month deal on Monday.<\/p>\n

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