James Harrison secures move to Warrington Wolves

Featherstone Rovers head coach James Webster says he is “really happy” for James Harrison after the forward signed a two-year deal with Warrington Wolves from 2022.

The former Batley Bulldogs player has been a standout star for Rovers since joining the club ahead of the 2019 campaign.

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He spent time on loan at Leeds Rhinos last season after Featherstone’s campaign was cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Harrison’s form this year has saw him earn a contract with the Wire and Webster said of the forward’s pending move: “He has been a great player, he was good when he went to Leeds on loan last year. I am really happy for him personally. The club would have loved him to be in Super League with Featherstone but he won’t know that until October.

“A big club - quite a few clubs - came in for him and I can understand why he made the move.”

Of his move Harrison added: “I’m buzzing to be joining Warrington next season. I’ve always wanted to be a Super League player so to get the chance at a club like Warrington is a dream come true.

“I definitely feel I’m ready and the time is right to make this next step up in my career. I consider myself a real hard-working player and I back myself to play big minutes. I can’t wait to meet the fans. It’s a massive stadium at the Halliwell Jones and I’m looking forward to playing there next season. I’m really excited for what’s to come.”

Warrington Wolves CEO Karl Fitzpatrick said: “In recruiting James I know that we’ve added one of the Championship’s most consistent and standout forwards to our pack for next season onwards.”