Warrington Wolves have completed the signing of NRL forward Billy Magoulias ahead of the 2022 Betfred Super League season.
The 24-year-old joins from Cronulla Sharks and has the option to extend his contract for a further 12 months.
Magoulias is a Greek international and helped his country qualify for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup and will be the second Greek to represent Warrington following his national team coach Steve Georgiallis, who represented the Wolves back in 2001.
On the move, Magoulias said: “I’m stoked for the opportunity to join Warrington. The club is highly regarded over in Australia, and I can’t wait to get over now and get to work.
“The squad is really well balanced, and I know I’ll fit into that. I want to make an impact and have a real positive effect on the team on and off the field. I’m looking to progress my game as well as the club – which hasn’t been where it wants to be in terms of the Grand Final. That’s where I want to be and winning trophies.”
“I love a challenge and I don’t shy away from one. I don’t have an issue with getting out of my comfort zone and coming to the other side of the world to test myself. Warrington have provided me that opportunity now to show what I can do over in Super League and I can’t wait.”
Warrington Wolves Head Coach Daryl Powell added: “It’s great to have Billy on board for 2022.
“He has the right qualities as a ball playing forward to enhance our options in the pack for next season and implement the brand of rugby we’re going to strive to achieve.
“From my conversations with him I know he’s excited for the challenge of moving to the UK and showcasing his abilities in Super League.
“I’m looking forward to working with him and continuing to develop his game.”
Magoulias is Warrington’s sixth signing ahead of 2022 following the acquisitions of Peter Mata’utia, Oliver Holmes, Joe Bullock, James Harrison and Greg Minikin.
