Warrington Wolves agree deal to sign Jack Hughes from Wigan Warriors

He signs a two-year deal from next season until November 2017. 

The 23-year-old, who can play second row or centre, is currently on loan at Huddersfield Giants from Wigan Warriors.

Hughes, a former Golborne High School student, has also had brief loan spells at Barrow, Leigh Centurions and Workington Town.

The Billinge-born forward made 75 appearances during his time at the DW Stadium and has been a regular for Huddersfield Giants this campaign, scoring against parent club Wigan in the Super 8s last week.

His best season for the Warriors came in 2013 making 26 appearances, including coming off the bench in the Grand Final win over Warrington. Wigan also won the Challenge Cup in that year.

On the international scene, Hughes played for England Academy and was called up to represent England Knights in 2013.

Hughes said: “I am proud to be joining this great club. I look forward to giving my best in the seasons to come, working with Tony Smith and joining up with the squad in the off-season.”

Head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith said: “He’s a terrific young British player and I have a lot of time for Jack.

"He has had a very, very good year; he’s been very strong for Huddersfield.

"He’s a big, strapping lad who has a strong desire to play for our club and I think he’s got a really healthy future.

"He is a potential England representative in the near future and we are hoping to help him on that route to achieve this. 

"I think he’s going to play a really big role in our future and will give us a lot of depth in our back row as well as his versatility to play in the backs as well really exciting young player.”