Leeds Rhinos, Warrington Wolves, Wigan Warriors, Hull FC and Hull KR have all confirmed major signings for next year but one of the biggest transfers could still be on the cards.
There has been plenty of talk about Tom Burgess potentially coming to Super League especially after his comments at the World Cup about wanting to play for Leeds Rhinos.
Well the likelihood of that move coming off has increased with his brother leaving South Sydney Rabbitohs for the UK to take over as Warrington Wolves head coach.
Sam Burgess was the main reason Tom signed a new deal at Souths and it is said he could be given a release to join Super League with Zero Tackle reporting that Sam Burgess is intent on bringing his brother to the Halliwell Jones.
Leeds have been linked with Tom Burgess as well so it will be interesting to see whether or not they make a move for the England international as well the Wolves.
Burgess will join the Wire for the 2024 Super League season having agreed a two-year contract.
Following his retirement from a decorated playing career in 2019, Burgess has transitioned into the coaching set-up at South Sydney Rabbitohs, currently working as an Assistant Coach for the NRL side.
Burgess is one of the most renowned and respected leaders in the global game. The former England captain famously led the Rabbitohs to the 2014 NRL title, being awarded the Clive Churchill Medal despite suffering a broken cheekbone in the opening minute.
He represented England and Great Britain on 26 occasions during his playing career and captained the national team to the World Cup Final in 2017 under the stewardship of Wayne Bennett.
Sam Burgess
As part of the review of the Rugby department, Gary Chambers will be promoted to Director of Rugby. He will have an overarching responsibility for the Rugby department from first team downwards.
Chambers will remain in interim charge for the remainder of the 2023 season before taking up the new role.
Richard Marshall will remain as Assistant Coach with a further update about a second Assistant to be announced in due course.
