WARRINGTON Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has finally committed his future to the club by signing a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Halliwell Jones Stadium until the end of the 2028 season.
The former England and Great Britain captain, who arrived at the Wire in 2024 for his first head coaching appointment, has overseen a period of considerable progress, guiding the club to three major finals in as many years.
The new agreement means Burgess will spend at least five years in charge as Warrington continue their pursuit of major silverware.
Since taking over, the former South Sydney Rabbitohs superstar has established himself as a central figure in the club’s long-term plans, with a particular emphasis on developing young home-grown talent alongside maintaining a competitive first-team squad.
His commitment to the club’s academy pathway has been evident from the outset.
One of his first decisions was to hand Arron Lindop his senior debut in his first game in charge, while a club-record 12 home-grown players featured in the September fixture against Toulouse Olympique.
Burgess has recorded 63 victories in his 99 matches in charge across all competitions.
There have also been encouraging signs at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, with Warrington equalling their club record for home victories in a season during 2026, winning 15 matches in front of their own supporters.
While the ultimate prize of a major trophy remains the target, reaching three major finals, two at Wembley and one at Old Trafford, since his arrival underlines the progress made under his leadership.
Burgess enjoyed an illustrious playing career before moving into coaching.
He became a household name in rugby league after helping South Sydney Rabbitohs end a 43-year wait for an NRL premiership in 2014.
Despite suffering a broken cheekbone just one minute into the Grand Final against Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, he played on and was awarded the prestigious Clive Churchill Medal as man of the match.
He also represented England and Great Britain 26 times and captained England to the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Final.
Commenting on his new contract, Burgess said: “It’s a real honour to extend my time at the Wire, and I’m excited to continue leading this club forwards.
“I love what we’re doing and believe we’re not far away from achieving what we are all chasing.
“A big thank you to Simon [Moran], Stuart [Middleton] and Karl [Fitzpatrick] for their trust, and, of course, to the supporters for their backing of me and the team.
“My family and I are loving life in Warrington, and we look forward to the next couple of years here.”
Director of Rugby Gary Chambers said Burgess was an important part of the club’s future direction.
He added: added: “Sam is a vital part of what this club is building. His trust and passion for youth development have allowed some of our most talented pathway products to thrive in a first-grade environment.
“To reach three major finals in three years shows how close we are to achieving what we all want.
“We are delighted he is committed to the ongoing project and look forward to continuing what we’ve started in the next few years.”
