Sam Burgess vs Tom Burgess: Brothers able to ignite new rivalry when Warrington Wolves and Huddersfield Giants conflict | Rugby League Information
Sam Burgess and Tom Burgess can be in uncharted territory when Warrington Wolves tackle Huddersfield Giants of their Tremendous League opener.
It’s the first time of their careers that the Burgess brothers have been on opposing groups, with Sam Burgess head coach of the Wolves and Tom Burgess a brand new signing for the Giants for 2025.
Previous to that, each represented South Sydney Rabbitohs within the NRL alongside each other plus their different brothers George and Luke.
Now, the siblings can be going up towards one another for the primary time ever with Sam Burgess even admitting he tried to signal his brother however he declined.
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“We did try to recruit him however we had been fairly tight on the cap to be truthful. He’s going so as to add one thing to Tremendous League for certain,” Sam Burgess mentioned.
“Will probably be good to shut the opening spherical out. On a private observe, our households are going to be there, household associates, and it is going to be a pleasant day.
“He brings quite a lot of expertise. He had over 250 video games within the NRL and 50 video games in Tremendous League earlier than that at Huddersfield plus 35 Check matches.
“There will not be many gamers who have gotten that resume. He’s going to be nice for them – it’s a disgrace we did not get him!”
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George Williams despatched Warrington Wolves by way of to the Tremendous League play-off semi-finals with an excellent drop purpose towards St Helens
Though Tom Burgess opted towards taking part in below his older brother, he’s happy with what he achieved in his first yr as a head coach and is aware of that Huddersfield may have a troublesome job once they take them on on Sunday.
Warrington are one of many favourites heading into the 2025 season, with Huddersfield seeking to get again on observe after a troublesome 2024.
“It’s good to be again within the mom nation and no higher approach to begin the season than towards my brother,” mentioned Tom Burgess.
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“I’m from Huddersfield and I’m actually having fun with it.
“My older brother, he’s a bit bossy so who is aware of what he would have been like as my head coach. So I believed I’ll preserve that bit separate.
“He was doing it as a participant, he has all the time been a frontrunner of males, so it was no shock to see him achieve this effectively (in his first yr as head coach).
“He has improved them massively and they’re simply going to maintain going.
“I’m actually happy with him. This was his path and he has achieved it now.”
Warrington Wolves and Huddersfield Giants go head-to-head on Sunday February 16, which is stay on SKy Sports activities from 3pm. Sky Sports activities will once more present each recreation of the Tremendous League stay this season – together with two matches in every spherical solely stay, with the remaining 4 matches every week proven on Sky Sports activities+
