Chester Gladiators Rugby League Football Club was formed in April 2008 by a group of Rugby League enthusiasts who shared a be ... lief that the sport could prosper in the area. Chester is less than 45 minutes drive from Warrington, Widnes, Wigan and St Helens but Rugby League has traditionally failed to capture the imagination of locals and the sport struggled to maintain a place in the citys sporting calendar. Chester Gladiators are wholly committed to developing long-term strategies that will ensure Rugby League flourishes in the city for many years to come. read more