Warriors confirms homecoming for Storm winger

The Warriors have confirmed that they have signed Will Warbrick from the Melbourne Storm.

It was reported earlier in the month by News Corp, the 28-year-old was reportedly set to sign a multi-year deal with the New Zealand Warriors, with his current contract to conclude at the end of the season.

And on Monday, the club confirmed he has signed for three years.

This sees the former Rugby 7's representative for New Zealand return home after having made the move to play for the Storm back in 2023.

Speaking on the decision, General Manager of recruitment, development and pathways Andrew McFadden was thrilled to have signed Warbrick back home.

“Like a number of other players we’ve signed in the last few years, a huge attraction for Will was to come back home to play for the Warriors,” he said.

“He has made a brilliant transition to rugby league to become one of the elite wingers in the competition. We’re thrilled to have him joining us from next season.”

This is a sentiment shared by coach Andrew Webster.

“Bringing Will home to play for the Warriors is huge for us,” he explained.

“He’ll be a terrific asset on the wing with his height, pace, aerial ability at both ends of the field, his work rate and attitude. He also comes out of a great system at the Storm.”

Since his switch from Rugby 7's, the winger has played 60 games under Craig Bellamy, which has seen him score 43 tries.

This move also sees the Warriors further bolster their depth in the wings, having signed Alofiana Khan-Pereira during the off-season.