Warrington Wolves make second 2025 signing hours after the first

Warrington Wolves have confirmed their second signing for the 2025 season just hours after announcing their first.

Earlier today, Wire announced the signing of reported target Ollie Leyland with the 23-year-old signing from relegated London Broncos and now the club have added a second recruit.

That second man is another player who has been reportedly linked with Warrington Wolves in the form of Papua New Guinea international Daniel Russell.

Russell arrives at Warrington on a two-year contract and will fill the overseas quota spot that is left vacant after the release of half-back Josh Drinkwater following his contract expiration.

Warrington Wolves announced the signing of Russell via a statement shared to their website.

It read: “Warrington Wolves is delighted to announce the signing of PNG international forward Daniel Russell on a two-year contract.

“The 28-year-old bolsters our second-row and is a towering forward at 6ft 4ins and 16stone.

“Russell made eight NRL appearances for St George Illawarra Dragons and has played most of his career to date in both Queensland and New South Wales Cup competitions.

“He has made 10 appearances for Papua New Guinea, including a World Cup pool game at The Halliwell Jones Stadium against Cook Islands in 2022.

“Russell will feature for the Kumuls in the upcoming Pacific Championships before joining pre-season training in December.”

What they said as Warrington Wolves sign Dan Russell

As part of the club’s statement, Daniel Russell said: “It’s a massive moment in my career and I’m grateful for the opportunity.

“We stayed in Warrington during the World Cup for PNG and I remember the atmosphere being incredible at The Halliwell Jones. Everyone talks about the UK crowds but to actually witness it gave me the drive to experience it again. I’m grateful to be at such a great club with great fans. To play in front of those fans each week will be really special.

“I’ve had experience in the NRL and now making the transition overseas has come at the right time in my career with a good group at Warrington under Sam Burgess. I feel my game is going to go to another level under the coaches and I’m super excited.”

Warrington Wolves Head Coach Sam Burgess added: “I’m thrilled we’ve been able to bring Dan over to Super League for next season.

“His size, power and physicality will strengthen our back-row options and he’ll add value to our pack moving forward.”