Rugby League Prodigy Adam Holroyd Shines Under Sam Burgess’ Tutelage at Warrington Wolves
20-year-old Adam Holroyd is making waves in the rugby league landscape, thanks to his impressive breakthrough season with the Warrington Wolves under the guidance of head coach Sam Burgess.
Holroyd, who joined the Warrington academy in 2019 after coming through the scholarship at neighboring Widnes Vikings, has already made 17 appearances for Burgess’ side in 2024. It’s a testament to his rapid development, as the Halifax-born back-rower only made his first-team debut in 2022, followed by five appearances in 2023.
“Sam, Rich (Marshall), Glees (Martin Gleeson) just tell me to do my thing. I spoke to the staff a couple of times about creating a name for myself and finding an identity in Super League, and they just wanted me to go and play how I play, which is being aggressive, running hard and tackling hard.”
Burgess, an England legend, has made no secret of his desire to give youth a chance during his tenure at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. This season, the Warrington boss has fielded 14 academy products in Super League, with Holroyd being one of the standouts.
“I think he’s been brilliant, he’s been really consistent,” Burgess told Love Rugby League. “The challenge for us is not to overwork him too early in his career, so we need to manage him properly. We didn’t plan for him to play this many games, but it’s been great for him.”
Holroyd’s impressive performances have been rewarded with a long-term contract extension, keeping him at Warrington until at least the end of 2027. “He’s got a big heart,” Burgess added. “He’s very honest and doesn’t really take a backwards step, so he’s really enjoyable to coach. That’s why we signed him on a long-term deal… He’s got great potential.”
As he continues to develop under the tutelage of the rugby league legend, Holroyd’s story serves as an inspiration for young players aspiring to make their mark in the sky sports rugby league, bbc rugby league, and rugby league world cup fixtures.
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