{"id":472290,"date":"2026-03-12T22:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/472290\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T22:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:48:12","slug":"ex-wigan-warriors-flop-makes-decision-on-future-with-record-in-sight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/472290\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Wigan Warriors flop makes decision on future with record in sight"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ex-Wigan Warriors flop Christian Wade has signed a new deal to remain with Newcastle Red Bulls for another year.<\/p>\n

Wade joined the Red Bulls in December after a brief and disappointing spell in rugby league with the Cherry and Whites. The winger made just two appearances for Wigan and while he did manage to score two tries, he struggled to adapt to the 13-man code and after an error-ridden performance against Hull FC in July, he dropped out of Matt Peet\u2019s fold and thinking.<\/p>\n

He has fared better on his return to rugby union by all accounts despite scoring just two tries in five Prem games. However, he now sits just eight tries behind fellow former Wigan man Chris Ashton in the all-time Prem top try scorer list and he\u2019ll be backing himself to surpass that tally of 101 tries next season.<\/p>\n

Wade, who spent time in the NFL with Buffalo Bills earlier in his career, also counts Wasps, Gloucester and Racing 92 as former clubs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really excited to continue this journey with Newcastle Red Bulls,\u201d Wade said. \u201cFrom the moment I arrived here I\u2019ve loved the energy around the club and the support from our fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy wife has been part of this journey with me long before the NFL, and we both really enjoy the lifestyle here in Newcastle. It\u2019s a great place for us, on and off the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to the challenge ahead, and bringing my experience, leadership and personality to help make this team the best it can be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Red Bulls\u2019 sporting general manager Neil McIlroy said: \u201cChristian has been a really positive influence on the squad since his arrival in December, and the way he looks after himself is an example to all players.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has been unlucky with a couple of injuries which were outside of his control, but in the games he has played he has made plenty of positive contributions.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor such a renowned finisher he is very unselfish in the way he goes about his work, and he has been brilliant in sharing his experience with our younger players.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe still has a big contribution to make for us as we look to advance this club, and I\u2019m really happy that he has agreed to another season.\u201d<\/p>\n

RFL error, coaches under pressure and Super League\u2019s injury crisis \u2013 click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

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