Harry Smith confirms future with new long-term contract at Wigan Warriors

The 23-year-old was ever-present in Matt Peet’s side in their double-winning 2023 campaign, lifting the League Leaders’ Shield and the Super League trophy at Old Trafford. And having reportedly attracted interest from the NRL following his stellar season, the academy product has confirmed his future at the DW Stadium.

Smith made his 100th appearance for the club in Round 27 against local rivals Leigh Leopards, with a win claiming top spot, and also surpassed 500 Super League points earlier in October.

On the extended contract, he said: “I’m really pleased to get the new deal sorted.

“Last year’s achievements have given me a real appetite for more.

“We are building something really special on and off the field. The new signings are a clear indication of that and I want to be a part of it.”

Warriors head coach Peet added: “We are delighted that Harry will be at the club for at least four more years.

"His development on and off the field has been outstanding and is a credit to his hard work and dedication.

“Harry is a player and a person we feel we can build around and the length of the contract shows his commitment to succeed at Wigan.”

The half-back inspired England to a 3-0 end-of-season series win over Kristian Woolf’s Tonga, crowned the player of the tournament following the third victory in Leeds.

But he missed out on the IRL Golden Boot award earlier this week to New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris, with an event held in Sydney.

Smith was nominated alongside Joseph Tapine and Payne Haas of New Zealand and Australia respectively, but Penrith Panthers forward Fisher-Harris became the first prop to win the prestigious award since its inception in 1984.

Having led the Kiwis to an historic 30-0 victory over the Kangaroos in the Pacific Cup final, Fisher-Harris was chosen by a panel comprising of Golden Cap recipients Adam Blair, James Graham, Darren Lockyer, Adrian Morley and Ruben Wiki, who are among just nine players to have played more than 50 internationals for their country.

He was presented the Golden Boot by 2000 winner Brad Fitler.