“Two years didn’t seem enough” – Sam Burgess speaks on Warrington Wolves new deal

Warrington Wolves managed to secure Sam Burgess to a one-year contract extension earlier today and the former England star has since given his reasons.

Reports of a contract extension first came last week after Sam Burgess let slip that another year had been discussed and earlier today that was confirmed by the club.

In a brief statement, Warrington Wolves claimed that the 35-year-old had ‘transformed the club both on and off the field’ in the short time he’d been there as they confirmed his one-year contract extension.

That will keep him at the Halliwell Jones Stadium until the end of the 2026 season which is a huge coup for the club given the obvious NRL interest due to his links there and the incredible debut season he is having.

Warrington have made it to Wembley and have since gone top of the Super League by avenging that Wembley loss in beating Wigan Warriors 40-4 last week.

The 35-year-old has now spoken to the BBC to explain the decision behind his new deal, surmising: “Two years just didn’t seem enough so we’ve thrown one more on there and we’re thrilled with it really.”

Sam Burgess explains why he’s penned new Warrington Wolves deal

Speaking to BBC Sport Merseyside about his new deal, Sam Burgess stated: “It’s a big decision because I leave a lot behind in Australia but it just probably shows how much I’m enjoying my time here. We’ve got a great thing going on as a group and as a family, I really enjoy it. Lucy, myself and my daughter. We’re really loving life in England especially now with the sunshine.”

He also spoke on just how fast the year had gone as well as what he’s found most enjoyable about his venture into coaching.

“If you look at it this way, we’re 10 weeks away from the end of the year and that’s one year done but we’re really happy to stay. We love the club, we love the town. We have felt part of and been welcomed into the community here.

“We’ve got our club foundation, the Warrington Wolves Foundation and with Neil Kelly’s involvement there and Stuart, Karl, Simon, I’ve just really felt a part of this club and part of the community.

“The rugby side of it has been really enjoyable too. It’s been great to manage a team and watch the players develop, watching our juniors growth too because I’ve got a keen interest in the academy system.”

With it being his first ever head coaching job at the top level, Burgess has admitted he was nervous about the return but the family feel of the club and community have helped ensure he remains for a further year.

“I was pretty nervous about coming back to England because I didn’t know how I’d go but that connection to the town has helped. Mike Lomax, the director of the club, has been great. He’s been teaching me about the place and everywhere I go I’m really welcomed, and so is my family and that means a lot to me.

“I probably didn’t expect to be as deeply ingrained in the community, but I’ve enjoyed every part of it.”