Sam Burgess has agreed a surprise move to become the head coach of Warrington from next season. The dual-code England international will succeed Daryl Powell, who was sacked last week, after signing a two‑year deal with the Wolves for his first head coaching job with an elite club.
Since retiring in 2019 Burgess has been working as an assistant coach at South Sydney Rabbitohs, the National Rugby League club where he earned legendary status during a stellar playing career in two spells either side of a stint in rugby union with Bath. He will now return to England after a whirlwind few days when Warrington convinced the 34‑year‑old to take over the reins.
