Top Six Essentials: Kruise Leeming

Have you ever thought about what things you couldn't live without?

If you were asked on the spot, what would be the first things that spring to mind? Apart from the Betfred Super League, of course!

In the latest ‘Top Six Essentials’ we asked Kruise Leeming of champions Wigan Warriors, ahead of his side’s match against Salford Red Devils on Sunday which will be streamed live on BBC Sport!

Kruise Leeming's Top Six Essentials:

He’s been an ever-present essential for the Warriors in 2025, but what are the Top Six Essentials in Leeming’s life?

Energy

"Energy first and foremost. I always used to think that time was our biggest commodity, but you get to a point where energy is a must.

"We need energy for everything. For example, what would be the point in spending an hour with someone and being down and miserable about it? If you don't put any effort or energy into it, then you haven’t really spent an hour with them, and both parties are just going to come away worse off than they were before!"

Time

"Time is so important. It’s all about the time you spend doing certain things.

"We’re not on this earth for a long time, so time is one of my most valued essentials."

Family & Health

"Family are an essential, as being around family is great. But my own health is up there and on par with family, because sometimes we probably put other people's health first over our own.

"But if I’m not healthy, then I can’t help my family in certain aspects, so that’s why I’ve placed those two together."

Sport

"Sport is my next essential, especially rugby league. It’s given me everything that I have in my life today and taught me all of the lessons that I have!

"Sport has given me so much opportunity, which I’ll always be grateful for."

We don't think we could live without rugby league either!

Culture

"Culture and where I come from. It’s given me a lot of my outlooks on life and what I believe is right and wrong.

"Ultimately, what you believe is right and wrong and where you put your energy and time gets you to where you’ve got to in present day. And I’m really happy about where I’ve got to so far!"

Relationships

"Every encounter, every type of relationship – whether it’s somebody I’ve known through a call or for five minutes or for years – I really try and give everything to that relationship.

"If I’ve known somebody for a minute or five years or a lifetime, I want them to feel in a better place following the start of that relationship.

"Hopefully they feel uplifted or think that that was a nice conversation or encounter or time period that they had."

What do you make of Leeming’s Top Six Essentials?

Don't forget to watch Wigan Warriors in action against Salford Red Devils on Sunday afternoon, live on BBC Sport, Sky Sports and SuperLeague+ (K.O. 3pm)!