
Wigan Warriors have reportedly snapped up a double deal as we edge closer to the new Super League season.
While this agreement is not expected to be completed until the start of the 2026 season, All Out League reported that Wigan Warriors have captured ‘two young talents’ from St Helens.
Starlets Jonny Vaughan and Dayon Sambou are said to have put pen to paper, both from 2026 onwards. Both players are believed to be out of contract at the end of the 2025 campaign.
Deals between the Lancashire rivals don’t often happen, and it’s safe to say that the development has sparked reaction aplenty from fans. Here’s some of the best of it below.
Michael Lavelle: Saints fans this evening (with a picture of Paul Wellens aghast).
Gary Ormiston: This is really surprising, don’t often see direct trade between the clubs, we all remember when the boards of each didn’t get on and Higham had to go via Bradford.
Robbo: Vaughan is a perfect Isa replacement in the squad. Could be a massive signing.
Jon Winter: Worrying times for the Wellens led St Helens club.
Bradley Asquith: Always liked the look of that Sambou.
Johnny Gordon: It all sounds rather chaotic at @Saints1890.
Alex Marsh: Can’t believe we’ve let them go, especially to Wigan, but we better be getting someone in to replace them.
Saint Philip: Jonny Vaughan I’m gutted about. I thought he’d be a good solid second row for 2026. That’s a blow.

Christopher Guy
February 3, 2025 at 8:19 pm
Iam really wondering if saints, actually know what they are doing!!!
We best start annonoucing who we are keeping, as fans me included we wont put up this for much longer
Craig Wilmot
February 3, 2025 at 8:32 pm
We are second rate club if we allowing Wigan to come in and sign how young players
P
February 3, 2025 at 10:58 pm
I think wigan got two great young guns and they surely know wot there doing good players now but great players to come in the future
Eric Johnson
February 3, 2025 at 11:40 pm
Nobody ( only a select few anyway ) know what’s happening, so I think iit would be wise to wait and see before blowing off. Wigan has signed saints players before, and will again probably.
Darren Hill
February 5, 2025 at 10:46 am
Who cares… Just two crappy clubs that border the mighty wires..