Fat Monkey

11/01/2026

Drawing this at 7pm tonight....there will deffo be a winner. If a blank space comes out 1st we will draw until there's a winner 🏆

11/01/2026

🚨🚨NOW A COMPLETE SELL OUT - WE ARE TRYING OUR HARDEST TO SOURCE MORE AVAILABILITY TO ALLOW MORE PLAYERS🚨🚨

Wow!!!! 38 of the 39 teams confirmed for Monkey Fest 2026 in less than 24 hours making it the most popular yet.

The only space we have left is for ONE under 12s girls team.

If you want to be part of something huge this summer get your coach or team mamager to either email or DM us and you too can join the party

10/01/2026

8.30pm last night we opened registration for 4 age groups for Monkey Fest 2026.....in less than 14 hours they're all sold out.

Rugby is thriving in the community

09/01/2026

08/01/2026

We will be drawing this on Sunday so get involved. Only £1 a number to win the Fat Monkey changing robe. There will be a winner even if all not sold. We will keep drawing til someone wins it 🧡💙

08/01/2026

Massive Congratulations to Fat Monkey #11 Riley Dervan who will be playing for Wigan against NW Crusaders on Saturday in the preseason friendly. Go smash it lad

📋 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀

Your 21-player Wigan Warriors Squad to travel to face North Wales Crusaders this Saturday afternoon!

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07/01/2026

The draw for the MonkeyFest2026 venue has been done over on the event page and the winner is.......... Hindley ARLFC.

So for the 2nd year in a row we will be heading to St Peters Pavilion Ltd for our summer bash....

When do we announce our 1st age groups??? Is tomorrow too soon??

06/01/2026

And just like buses, 4 more sponsors in the bag!!! Our guys continue to rock everything it means to be a Monkey with their hard work finding sponsors.

A huge thank you to Taylor made plastering Nisa Local Christmas Gifts For Kids Ecoclean Northwest for all jumping on board. We also have a pledge from Devon's Dream Creation's also who'll be grabbing themselves a player too.

Great work all

06/01/2026

Our 1st 2026 player sponsor is secure.

Rugby Strength and Fundamentals have jumped at the chance of sponsoring the winner of 2025 Newcomer of the Year winner Des Thompson.

They will be his sponsor all year and for Monkey Fest 2026.

Great to have you on board

If anyone else wants to get behind any other player let us know they've all been challenged to seek far and wide to tie up a one year deal.

05/01/2026

Absolutely made up for many of our friends at Belfast Eagles Senior Rugby League who have been selected for the Ireland masters training squad.

Mega proud of you all especially Fat Monkey Heritage players Dave Cawood ( #63) and Gavin Youngs ( #64). for flying our flag internationally.

You've got a squad of monkeys backing you guys 🧡💙

05/01/2026

1st debutant of 2026 is set to earn heritage number 69.....whose gonna grab it hahaha

05/01/2026

🚨FINAL CALL🚨

Supporters Playing Shirt order is going in on Friday this week ready for new season. £30 each, all sizes - child or adults.

All orders need paying for to be on the order. Thanks Guys 🧡💙

We will be putting in an order of playing shirts on January 9th ready for the new season. If anybody wants one to add to the order please let us know in the comments Kids and Adults sizes available - both £30 each.

Payment must be received on or before 8th January to be added to the order. Thanks