NEW Zealand international outside back Bryson Goodwin has joined Wolves, the club have confirmed.

The 31-year-old, who has been known to feature at centre, wing and full-back, joins on a two-year deal from Leigh Centurions after a "substantial offer" was accepted.

Goodwin had agreed to join Leigh for next season, but The Wire approached the Centurions with an offer once Peta Hiku announced his early departure from the club.

“Bryson has got outstanding leadership qualities both off and on the pitch and will be a real asset to the team and culture we want to create,” Wolves chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick said.

“His reputation in the NRL is first class and with his international experience he’ll add real value to the club.

“We spoke to Bryson earlier in the year and have been aware of his abilities for some time.

“When we lost Peta, we approached Leigh with an offer and fortunately, they accepted.”

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Goodwin has vast experience in the NRL having played for Cronulla Sharks, Canterbury Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs, with whom he won a Premiership in 2014 and a World Club Challenge the following year.

He has represented New Zealand 13 times, including the 2013 Rugby League World Cup in England.

Wolves continue to be strongly linked with former St George Illawarra boss Steve Price for the head coaching role, while Gold Coast playmaker Tyrone Roberts is also rumoured to be joining the club.

Centurions, who were relegated on Saturday following a home defeat to Catalans Dragons in the Million Pound Game, say the transfer was agreed after cordial discussions between the respective club owners, Derek Beaumont and Simon Moran.

Beaumont said: “Once I was aware that Bryson had strong interest from a safe Super League club and would take that option should we get relegated I took the decision to accept a very strong and lucrative offer from Warrington.

“I appreciate the straight and direct way in which Simon Moran dealt with this and I acted in what I believe were the best interests of all parties even if we had stayed up.

“I wish Bryson the best of luck at Warrington and hope they are able to bounce back next year in the manner that Leeds have this year.

"I appreciate that this will seem negative for the club but it has actually turned out to be a good piece of business for us under the circumstances.”