Warrington Wolves are reportedly interested in an NRL prop with the club seeking to strengthen their pack ahead of 2026.

Wire have already confirmed the signing of Tevita Pangai Jr for the 2026 season and it’s also been reported by All Out Rugby League that they will recruit Wigan Warriors’ Liam Byrne, adding to what is already a robust pack.

However, they have lost Paul Vaughan with the former State of Origin man making the shock transfer to sign with Championship side York Knights. That move now looks to potentially make more sense with the news that Super League will expand to 14 teams with the Knights among those fancied to either challenge on terms of IMG ranking or via the application process.

Vaughan had confirmed earlier in the year that there was a contract offer on the table for him at Warrington but now he’s set to leave, it’s meant Sam Burgess’ side have headed back to the market.

That’s taken them to the NRL and they’re reportedly on the hunt for Dolphins prop Josh Kerr who was named to Queensland’s extended Origin squad only this year, highlighting his quality.

Warrington Wolves in chase for Josh Kerr

Kerr is off-contract at the end of the year and is looking to secure a new deal. Per reports Down Under, the Dolphins are keen to keep the 29-year-old but he’s made it very clear that he won’t be taking a pay cut.

Speaking to Code Sports in April, he said: “I  will never be that person that gets taken advantage of by my club ever again, that’s something I’m very strong on.”

He’d accept that he was “happy and comfortable” at the club and would want to stay, however, should higher bids come from elsewhere then he’d explore those options.

“I’ve done the thing in the past where I thought I was playing for love at a club,” Kerr explained.

“But you learn very quickly it’s a business and they don’t really give a s*** … there’s a difference between loving a club and wanting to play for it and then them having a look at that and taking advantage of that.”

That’s opened the door for rival NRL clubs but also Warrington with the Wolves named by The Courier Mail as a side who are interested in signing the 29-year-old.