Surprising news: The Warrington Wolves trade their most talented player to another weak rugby team.

Surprising news: The Warrington Wolves trade their most talented player to another weak rugby team.

Remarkably, the Warrington Wolves sell their best player to another underperforming rugby team.

England half-back on fire Talks of George Williams returning to the NRL have been put to rest by his new long-term contract with Warrington Wolves; in-form Australian prop Paul Vaughan is also staying.

Prior to their huge top-of-the-table match against rivals Wigan Warriors on Friday, the Betfred Super League leaders are really pleased with the news. With the club winning all eight of their games thus far this season, both players have been crucial to their outstanding start. Williams, 28, has agreed to a fresh long-term contract that runs until November 2026.

He now leads the tournament in try assists and carries and, with former Kangaroos forward Vaughan, in metres made with 1,566. While 31-year-old New South Wales State of Origin player Vaughan has been a revelation in his first season since signing from Canterbury Bulldogs, Williams is also leading the Man of Steel leaderboard. Warrington and Super League alike will suffer greatly if the pair is retained.

Tom Johnstone is “shocked” by Gil Dudson punch as Warrington Wolves prop gets heavy ban

Leeds Rhinos player Mikolaj Oledzki acknowledges that his side’s love is challenging them.
“I’m really happy to nail my future down,” ex-Wigan and Canberra ace Williams said. Here we have a fantastic group, and I’m looking forward to what lies ahead. The climate and culture that we have all fostered have a lot to do with the incredible way we have begun the year. Everyone is grinning when I arrive to work every day, and I’m glad I’m here.

“As a half-back, you’re most likely in your prime around my age, or perhaps even a little older when your game knowledge and experience are stronger. With any luck, my finest years are still to come, and we can continue to win.

“It’s a really good feeling,” said Vaughan, who has extended it until the end of 2025. For my family, moving over was a major event, but we’re comfortable and happy, and I’m thrilled to be able to remain longer. The club has treated us incredibly well and made the changeover rather simple. We find it incredibly thrilling and are in love with it. I’ve mentioned to a few folks that I’ve probably not liked my football as much as I have in a very long time. With the boys performing well, I’m grinning, and it’s good to be building on that. We seem to be creating something unique, and it excites me to be a part of it for a short while longer.

George [Williams] has been great as a player and leader while I have been at the club, said head coach Daryl Powell. For both our club and the game in this nation, I believe this re-signing is momentous. He is a player in his prime for the international scene who, in my opinion, will only get better and continue to be a force at the Wolves and beyond.

“Paul [Vaughan] arrived in the British game like a house on fire. I am happy he has decided to stay with us longer because of his excellent nature off the field and his influence on it.