Matt Peet named Betfred Coach of the Month for April

Matt Peet has been named Betfred Super League Coach of the Month for April after guiding his Wigan Warriors team to wins in each of their three fixtures including a top of the table clash against Hull KR in Round 7.

The Warriors came from behind to end the Robins’ unbeaten start to the Super League campaign with Bevan French and Jai Field both at their attacking best to clinch a 28-12 victory for the visitors.

Just a week later Peet’s side enjoyed a Good Friday classic against St Helens in front of a breath-taking capacity crowd.

It was a highly anticipated clash at a buzzing Brick Community Stadium, with Wigan racking up a 12-2 lead at the break through a Harry Smith penalty and tries from Field and Abbas Miski -Field, the leading try scorer in Super League, added another try shortly after the interval to wrap up a 24-14 win.

One member of the voting explained their support of Peet below: “Matt Peet continues to inspire his Wigan Warriors team to impressive feats, with the performances of Bevan French and Jai Field in particular taking the Cherry and Whites to heights other teams cannot live with. This was typified by their April run, in which high-flying leaders Hull KR were handed a first defeat, a hugely physical and emotional derby with Saints was handled with resolve and skill to win and a resurgent Hull FC were comfortably quelled on their home patch.”

The voting panel for Betfred Coach of the Month is made up of selected members of the Rugby League media.