The Wire have now confirmed the much-rumoured signing of the Australian back-rower from Salford Red Devils, with the 27-year-old joining on a loan deal until the end of 2025.
As revealed by the Warrington Guardian earlier this afternoon, two Wolves players – forwards Dan Russell and Tom Whitehead – will move the opposite way and join the Red Devils on loan as part of the deal.
Russell will spend the rest of the season with Paul Rowley’s side and will be eligible to face his parent club, but Whitehead will not be allowed to face Warrington when they visit Salford on July 4 as part of his four-week arrangement.
Stone, who will be available to play for The Wire in those fixtures and is available to make his debut against Huddersfield Giants on Saturday, trained with his new Warrington teammates for the first time today and has expressed his excitement for the months ahead.
Sam Stone trained with his new teammates for the first time today (Image: Joe Richardson)
Sam Stone’s first words after Warrington Wolves move
“It’s a massive move for me,” he said.
“I’m excited to get out on the field for Warrington for the second half of the campaign.
“I’m looking forward to getting around the boys and we’re ready for a big couple of months ahead. I’m excited to be a part of it.
“The boys have been very welcoming and I’ve been impressed coming in today.
“The Halliwell Jones has one of the best atmospheres in the comp and I’m excited now to run out in front of the Warrington fans.”
Stone has made a big impression since arriving in England in 2021 with Leigh Leopards, from whom he joined Salford ahead of the 2023 season.
He has touched down for 24 tries in 83 appearances across those two spells, including a golden-point winner for Salford against his new club in September 2023.
“Sam is a great reinforcement for us heading into the second part of the season,” head coach Sam Burgess said.
“He brings valuable experience and adds real presence to our forward pack.”
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