Next move for former NRL star Sam Burgess revealed

Former NRL star turned assistant coach Sam Burgess has revealed he’s taken on a surprising new role.

Sam Burgess has taken up a head coaching position in England. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Former NRL star Sam Burgess has returned home to England to take on the position of head coach at Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club.

The club heralded his arrival by sharing a picture of the former South Sydney Rabbitohs player and his girlfriend Lucy Graham with the caption: “The Boss has landed!”

The Boss has landed! ✈️

Welcome Sam and family! pic.twitter.com/OCMNLS28E0

— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) October 20, 2023

“And so it begins,” Ms Graham added on Instagram.

“It’s good to be home”.

The devoted girlfriend shared a photo of Mr Burgess wearing his new uniform to her thousands of followers with two overheated and panting emoji faces.

NRL star Sam Burgess has returned to England to become a coach for the Warrington Wolves rugby league club. Picture: Instagram

His partner was eager to see him in his uniform. Picture: Instagram

The couple have been together for nearly a year, and became engaged in June.

His international move comes only weeks after Ms Graham gave birth to a baby girl, who the couple named Robbie.

The young family had been seen enjoying life in Sydney’s eastern suburbs up until the day before they packed up their lives.

Sam Burgess and fiancée Lucy Graham recently welcomed a baby girl.

The couple have made numerous high profile appearances together. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

Mr Burgess also has two children with his ex-wife, Phoebe Burgess.

He signed a two-year contract with the Warrington Wolves in August after serving as assistant coach for the South Sydney Rabbitohs for more than a year.

Before he turned his hand to coaching, he played 182 games for the side and scored 44 tries.

Mr Burgess previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

The new position comes after two years of coaching. Emily Barker/Getty Images

The English native was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal for man of match following his performance in the 2014 NRL Grand Final win.

He retired in 2019 due to a shoulder injury, and devoted his talents to coaching instead.

After spending two years coaching in Australia, the former prop has been welcomed with open arms by the Warrington Wolves.

Originally published as Next move for former NRL star Sam Burgess revealed