Son of Super League icon departs Wigan Warriors for League 1 move

The 19-year-old signed his first contract with the Warriors in 2022, having previously represented Salford Red Devils and playing his junior amateur days at community club Leigh Miners Rangers.

Higham scored three tries in as many appearances for the Warriors Academy in 2023, but did not make his first-team debut for the Cherry and Whites.

He is the son of former England and Great Britain hooker Micky, who made more than 500 professional appearances across a decorated career with Leigh, St Helens, Wigan, Warrington.

With 97 appearances for the Warriors between 2006 to 2008, including 17 tries, Micky won the Super League title with Saints, and three Challenge Cups with Warrington.

Harry heads to Swinton Lions, who will feature in League 1 next year after a defeat to Hunslet in the Championship relegation play-off.

Former Warrington Wolves and England prop Paul Wood was confirmed as the club’s new head coach in October for the 2025 season, following the departure of Alan Kilshaw.

Higham joins fellow Wigan youngster Finley Beardsworth in making the move to Heywood Road. The back-rower, who came through the junior system at Bank Quay Bulls, started for Wigan’s Reserves outfit in their 2023 Grand Final victory over St Helens at Robin Park Arena.

The pair join Reece Briers at Swinton, son of former Super League and Wales legendary half-back, and ex-Wigan assistant coach, Lee.