Tyrone McCarthy leaving Warrington Wolves for South Sydney Rabbitohs

The 35-year-old Warrington-born academy product, who helped the club win three Challenge Cups in 2009, 2010 and 2012, has been helping to bring through the next generation of talent at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

But McCarthy, a former Woolston Rovers junior, is departing to take up the role of pathways coaching director for NRL club South Sydney Rabbitohs.

'Tyke' made 43 appearances for the club between 2009-2013 before spells with Northern Pride in Australia, Hull Kingston Rovers, St George Illawarra Dragons, Salford Red Devils and Leigh Centurions, while also representing Ireland in two Rugby League World Cups.

Following his retirement from the game in 2021, he joined Wolves' youth development team as scholarship head coach and assistant for the Academy and reserves sides.

Loved my time being back at the club and definitely will be leaving with a heavy heart.

So much good work is happening around the club and the foundation, I am proud to of been part of it and represent my hometown again. 💛💙 https://t.co/yEnn4qngaM

— Tyrone McCarthy (@TykeMc) May 31, 2023

He also made a big impact on the club's community development pathway programme.

A Wolves statement reads: "We wish to thank Tyke for all he’s done for The Wire over the years and wish him well for his next chapter in Australia."