Warrington Wolves Academy 2025 Australia Tour

The Warrington Wolves Academy Australia Tour 2025 presents a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our Academy team. At the end of the regular season, players, coaches, and support staff will embark on a three-week journey to Australia. This experience will provide top-class training in world-renowned facilities and the chance to play three competitive games as part of the players' professional development and education. The team will be based in Sydney, Penrith and the Gold Coast where they will also have the opportunity to explore Australia’s rich cultural heritage by visiting iconic landmarks.

Our touring party consists of 44 players and staff members. Each tour participant has been tasked with raising £2,000 as a contribution towards the costs of this incredible experience. We kindly ask for your support to help give our young players the best possible opportunity to grow and thrive along their professional rugby league pathway.

This tour builds on the success of the 2023 Warrington Wolves Australia Tour, during which a group of 45 players and staff were based in Penrith. They competed against teams such as the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers, and an U17 New South Wales select team, while also visiting the training facilities of the Sydney Roosters and Manly Sea Eagles.

The benefits of such tours are already becoming evident. Arron Lindop and Cai Taylor-Wray were promoted to the first-team squad for 2024 and made their debuts. Additionally, Ben Hartill, Jake Thewlis, and Nolan Tupaea all made their first-team debuts against Wigan Warriors in June. Arron, Cai, and Tom McKinney also represented the club at the international level, playing for England 2024 Academy team.

Organising such a tour is a significant logistical and financial challenge. To meet our goals, we have already held several fundraising events, including a bucket collection at our Super League fixture against St Helens at The Halliwell Jones Stadium in September and a Race Afternoon in October. The annual Squadbuilder Quiz Night is scheduled for 17th June 2025 at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. All first-team, reserves, and academy players and coaches will be in attendance.

The Warrington Wolves Supporters Trust and Squadbuilder, dedicated to fostering the development of homegrown talent, are assisting in the organisation of the tour. They have pledged a minimum of £25,000 towards our fundraising efforts.

Tour sponsorship packages are also available, offering you a chance to be part of this exciting journey.

Please consider supporting our homegrown players as the club invests in their development.