Headline: Sam Burgess Signs Two-Year Extension as Head Coach of Warrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has officially signed a new two-year contract, solidifying his position with the club. The 37-year-old former dual-code England international boasts an impressive record, winning 63 out of 99 games since he took charge ahead of the 2024 season.
Under Burgess’s leadership, the team has twice been runners-up in the Challenge Cup final and faced off against Wakefield Trinity in last season’s Grand Final, where they were narrowly defeated.
Following last month’s loss at Old Trafford, Burgess confirmed that he had “given his word” to club owner Simon Moran to continue for the upcoming season.
“It’s a real honour to extend my time at the Wire, and I’m excited to continue leading this club forwards,” he stated on the club’s website. “I love what we’re doing and believe we’re not far away from achieving what we are all chasing.”
In his inaugural season as head coach, Warrington finished third but fell to eighth in 2025. However, the team rebounded well last season, returning to a third-place finish and reaching their first Grand Final since 2018, aided by the experience brought in by assistant coach Steve McNamara, who has since left to assume the head coach position at Hull FC.
“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,” remarked Gary Chambers, director of rugby. He added, “To reach three major finals in three years shows how close we are to achieving what we all want.”
