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Tony Smith to return to Halliwell Jones Stadium for fundraising evening
Tony Smith to return to Halliwell Jones Stadium for fundraising evening (Image: Alex Broadway/
TONY Smith will be returning to The Halliwell Jones Stadium later this summer in order to support the next generation of Warrington Wolves players.
The popular former Wire head coach, who guided the club to three Challenge Cup Final victories and appearances in three Super League Grand Finals, will be sharing his stories from his time at the club at a fundraising evening to support the Wire academy's season-ending tour of Australia.
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Smith will be joined on stage by England football legend Stuart Pearce, who was introduced to rugby league by Smith and has remained a passionate Warrington supporter ever since.
'An Evening With Tony Smith and Stuart Pearce MBE' takes place on Friday, August 15, in the Greenalls 40/Twenty Lounge.
Tickets cost £32, with the price including a hot table platter – to book, contact 07751 572138 or email
Before then, another Australia tour fundraising event takes place as Wire stars past and present go head-to-head in 'A Question Of Rugby.'
Past legends Lee Briers, Ben Westwood and Micky Higham will go up against a team of current stars comprising of Toby King, Joe Philbin and Connor Wrench in a quiz hosted by former Sky Sports Rugby League presenter and commentator Eddie Hemmings.
That event takes place at the King's Head pub on Tuesday, July 15, with tickets costing £20 including supper. To book, contact 07850542509 or email drivingale@
Both events start at 7pm.
