[6] He right-prop, and scored a try in the 18–4 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1985–86 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1985–86 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 11 January 1986.

He won the man of the match in the 8–2 victory over Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the 1987 World Club Challenge at Central Park on 7 October 1987.

[10] Wane played right-prop in the 28–16 victory over Warrington in the 1987 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens, on Sunday 11 October 1987.

[11] Wane played right-prop in the 18–4 victory over Warrington in the 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1988–89 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 7 January 1989,[12] Wane appeared as a substitute (replacing Prop Ian Lucas on 21 minutes) in the 24–12 victory over Halifax in the 1989–90 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1989–90 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 13 January 1990.

During the season Wane took temporary charge of the first team for Wigan's away victories in July over Hull FC, and Leeds whilst Maguire was on compassionate leave.

[29][30] Following his final season with Wigan, Wane was appointed as a High Performance Coach for the Scotland national rugby union team in June 2018.

England's 2021 World Cup campaign (held in 2022) saw three wins in the group stage, followed by a quarter final victory over Papua New Guinea[33] before losing 27–26 to Samoa in the semi-finals.

This marked a significant moment for England following their narrow loss to Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final the previous year.