{"id":569550,"date":"2026-05-06T16:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/569550\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:49:11","slug":"wigan-warriors-and-rival-super-league-club-reportedly-considering-future-move-for-england-rugby-union-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/569550\/","title":{"rendered":"Wigan Warriors and rival Super League club reportedly considering future move for England rugby union star"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Super League sides Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves are reportedly interested in signing an England rugby union star who has expressed a love of rugby league.<\/p>\n

Saracens back-rower Ben Earl recently told\u00a0RugbyPass\u00a0about his love of rugby league, stating: \u201cI would have loved to do it. If someone said, \u2018what would be your one regret?\u2019 it would probably be not giving it a go at one point.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old explained that he remains fully committed to England and Saracens but did concede that if he felt he \u2018needed a change of tack\u2019 that he would love to make the switch, though he admitted: \u201cIf union is a young man\u2019s game, then league is a very young man\u2019s game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite that, it\u2019s not stopped Super League sides Warrington and Wigan exploring a move, according to CityAM<\/a>, with any deal potentially set to be made after the 2027 Rugby Union World Cup by which point Earl would be 29.<\/p>\n

Only last year did Wigan Warriors sign Christian Wade<\/a> whilst Warrington\u2019s coach Sam Burgess famously made the switch to rugby union and represented England at a World Cup.<\/p>\n

Leeds Rhinos star\u2019s controversial charge, inconsistent Hull FC and Challenge Cup predictions \u2013 Click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

Wigan Warriors and Warrington CEOs comment on Ben Earl<\/p>\n

Earl\u2019s reported wages of \u00a3600,000 could be a stumbling block but Super League sides would get salary cap dispensation because of his rugby union background. Moreover, both Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves are very well-backed club\u2019s with owners Mike Danson and Simon Moran among the wealthiest owners in Super League.<\/p>\n

Recently, the CEOs of both Wigan and Wire appeared on Sky Sports\u2019\u00a0The Bench<\/a>\u00a0podcast where they addressed the comments that Earl had made to RugbyPass.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, he\u2019s been quoted in terms of having an ambition to play rugby league at some stage,\u201d Karl Fitzpatrick, Warrington\u2019s CEO said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not a name that we\u2019ve discussed, however, we have dipped our toe in the new talent pool dispensation market, which ultimately means rugby union players.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had Luther Burrell here and had other players going way back\u2026 he\u2019s not been discussed but a player of that ilk, that calibre and what he stands for I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if a number of rugby league clubs would be looking at him following the comments he\u2019s made.\u201d<\/p>\n

Radlinski added: \u201cIt was brilliant to read it (the RugbyPass interview) for such a high-profile player to be a lover of our sport.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also revealed that Andy Farrell\u2019s Ireland coaching staff were set to visit Wigan, showcasing the esteem with which Super League clubs are held.<\/p>\n

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