NRL clubs interested in Sam Burgess’ blossoming coaching career may have to wait a little longer after the South Sydney great signed a contract extension with Super League leaders Warrington.
Burgess, who left his role as assistant coach at the Rabbitohs last year to join Warrington, has agreed to a new contract with the English club.
The 35-year-old has signed a 12-month extension to his contract, which was originally set to expire at the end of 2025.
The former England Test star has been speculated as an NRL coach-in-waiting, but his new contract will keep him with the Wolves until the end of 2026.
“I love the town (Warrington) and the community, and both my family and I are really enjoying our time here,” Burgess said in a statement.
“The board’s support has been incredible, and the fans have been fantastic to me.
“We’re heading in the right direction and I felt two years wasn’t enough and a third gives us more scope to plan with what we’re building here.”
Burgess has been tasked with arguably the most difficult task in the British game: ending Warrington’s premiership drought, which dates back to 1955.
However, the dual-code international has already demonstrated promise as a coach.
Warrington currently leads the Super League table and reached the Challenge Cup final in June, losing to Wigan.
Warrington CEO Karl Fitzpatrick added, “I believe we have the best and most sought-after young coach in the game.”
“The foundations he and his team are laying will hopefully set us up for something special for a long time.”
