Umyla Hanley shines for Leigh Leopards amid injury woes – faces return to Wigan Warriors

Leigh Leopards winger Umyla Hanley has been making headlines in recent weeks with his impressive performances on the rugby field. The 22-year-old has seized his opportunity with the team after patiently waiting for his chance to shine, and now he faces a return to face his former club, Wigan Warriors, in what promises to be an exciting showdown.

Hanley, son of rugby league legend Ellery Hanley, has been in scintillating form for Leigh Leopards, scoring eight tries in his four appearances across all competitions this season, including back-to-back hat-tricks in his most recent outings. Despite his individual brilliance, Leigh suffered a defeat to Salford Red Devils in their last game, but Hanley’s performances have not gone unnoticed by head coach Adrian Lam.

Lam, who handed Hanley his Super League debut back in 2020, has been full of praise for the young winger, highlighting his talent and work ethic. Hanley’s journey to this point has seen him go out on loan to gain experience, but now he is making a name for himself at Leigh Leopards and proving his worth in the team.

As Leigh prepares to face Wigan Warriors in the upcoming Super League fixture, Hanley will be looking to continue his impressive run of form and help his team secure a much-needed victory. With both teams eager to come out on top in the ‘Battle of the Borough’, fans can expect a thrilling contest between the two rivals.

Don’t miss the action as Umyla Hanley and Leigh Leopards take on Wigan Warriors live on Sky Sports Action on Thursday from 7.30pm, with kick-off at 8pm. It’s set to be a showdown you won’t want to miss!