{"id":798363,"date":"2026-10-10T19:02:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T19:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/798363\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T19:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T19:02:16","slug":"leigh-leopards-sign-promising-wigan-warriors-talent-as-second-2027-addition-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/798363\/","title":{"rendered":"Leigh Leopards sign promising Wigan Warriors talent as second 2027 addition confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Leigh Leopards have swooped to sign a Wigan Warriors youngster, as they strengthen their hooker department with a rising talent.<\/p>\n

Jack Purtill has swapped the Brick Community Stadium for the Leigh Sports Village, signing a deal to join Adrian Lam\u2019s side for 2027.<\/p>\n

A versatile playmaker, Purtill can play nine, 13 and in the halves so will be a key asset in terms of squad depth.<\/p>\n

The club haven\u2019t announced how long the 20-year-old has signed for, but the side do see the youngster as a long-term squad member, especially if they can mould him into a Leopards starter.<\/p>\n

Purtill follows in the footsteps of his father, Kieron, who both played and coached at Leigh, as well as having a role within the development programme.<\/p>\n

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Wigan Warriors hooker makes Leigh Leopards switch<\/p>\n

Commenting on his arrival, Leigh\u2019s Director of Rugby, Andrew Henderson, said:\u00a0\u201cWe are happy to bring Jack Purtill to Leigh Leopards.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe is a young player from the Leigh area who we have been tracking closely, and adds utility value covering the hooker, halfback and loose forward position. We are excited to add another talented, ambitious individual to our squad.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt just 20 years of age, Jack has already benefited from being part of a Super League development system. He displays a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and the qualities we look for in young players who have the potential to develop into Super League performers.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of our key objectives as a club is to identify and recruit talented young players who are hungry to improve and eager to challenge themselves in a professional environment. Jack fits that profile perfectly. He has genuine potential, but just as importantly, he has the attitude and character required to maximise that potential.<\/p>\n

Purtill himself added: \u201cI grew up in Leigh, supported them, so when the opportunity came, I was buzzing, and I couldn\u2019t wait to take it\u2026 It means the world to me, and I can\u2019t wait to give it everything I\u2019ve got.\u201d<\/p>\n

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