# Leigh and Wigan face independent investigation over year-long feud

> The Rugby Football League launches a formal inquiry into conduct between the two Super League clubs following months of escalating disputes.
- Title: Leigh and Wigan face independent investigation over year-long…
- Summary: The Rugby Football League launches a formal inquiry into conduct between the two Super League clubs following months of escalating disputes. The RFL is…
- Keywords: leigh leopards, wigan warriors, rugby football league, super league, independent investigation, ticketing dispute, derek beaumont, conduct investigation, play-offs, sports, Leigh, Wigan
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/13590826/super-league-leigh-leopards-and-wigan-warriors-will-be-subject-to-an-independent-investigation-into-their-conduct-and-actions-over-the-past-12-months
- Published: 2026-09-22T20:27:00+00:00
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- Topics: leigh leopards, wigan warriors, rugby football league, super league, independent investigation, ticketing dispute, derek beaumont, conduct investigation, play-offs, sports
## RFL launches formal investigation
The Rugby Football League has ordered an independent inquiry into Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors over their conduct and actions during the past 12 months.

> The independent Rugby Football League and RL Commercial Boards have issued a letter to both Leigh Leopards RLFC and Wigan Warriors RLFC advising them there will be an independent investigation
## Ticketing row sparked the feud
The dispute began when Leigh owner Derek Beaumont refused to participate in a fixture over disagreement about his club's ticket allocation of 4,800. They eventually played and Wigan won 18-6, eliminating Leigh from the play-offs.
## Tensions reignited over allocation
Wigan posted that visiting teams in the play-offs would receive 5,000 tickets for safety reasons. This sparked fresh conflict after Leigh was eliminated by Wakefield Trinity in their eliminator match.
## Beaumont's social media conduct questioned
Leigh owner Derek Beaumont responded to Wigan's statement with a tirade on social media platform X, potentially breaching the RFL's social media code of conduct.
## Investigation scope covers 12 months
The RFL is examining the conduct and actions of both clubs and the governing body itself over the entire 12-month period. No further comment will be made until the investigation concludes.

> The RFL and RL Commercial will not make any further comment until the investigation is complete.
## Key takeaway

The RFL is investigating both Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors over their conduct during a 12-month dispute that started with a ticketing row and has continued to escalate.