Warrington staff handed new deals

James Gordon

Three members of the backroom staff at Warrington have agreed one-year contract extensions at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

First team coaches Willie Poching and Richard Marshall, and head of strength and conditioning Chris Baron are all now committed to the club until November 2014.

Marshall stepped up into the first-team set-up ahead of the 2010 season while maintaining his input into the academy system, and Poching joined the coaching staff the following year ahead of 2011.

Baron has been at the club since joining from Leicester Tigers Rugby Union side prior to the 2010 season and is also the strength and conditioning coach for England, accompanying the team throughout the recent World Cup

Wolves head coach Tony Smith said: “I am delighted that we have retained the services of Willie, Richard and Chris. As a club we look to maintain stability both within the playing and coaching staff. 

“The last few years have seen the club grow year-on-year, continuing to compete at the top level and as such I am pleased that these coaches are staying on to help continue to build this great club. 

“I look forward to working with them all during the forthcoming season as we look to bring more of our young players through and build on the experience of the more senior members of the squad.”