Eckersley signs new four-year deal

• Zach Eckersley has signed a new four-year deal with the Club.
• The utility-back has had a breakthrough year in 2024, scoring in the Betfred Challenge Cup Final.
• Peet: “Zach has already shown how talented he is and we look forward to supporting him through the next four years.”

Zach Eckersley has signed a new four-year deal with Wigan Warriors who have secured his services until the end of the 2028 season.

2024 has been a breakthrough year for the former Waterhead ARLFC amateur, who has featured 16 times in accomplished performances at centre, on the wing and at full-back – scoring seven tries, including the opening try in the Betfred Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. 

Eckersley, who turns 21 in November, made his debut for Wigan at Craven Park against Hull KR in 2022, earning the heritage number 1125. He didn’t play a first team game in 2023, but spent time on loan at Widnes where he was highly rated by the Vikings then boss John Kear after scoring eight tries in five games. Eckersley later returned to captain the Warriors to a Reserves Grand Final win over St Helens.

On the deal, Eckersley said: “I’m really proud to be able to sign with the Club for a further four years, I’m really happy at Wigan and I get to work every day with an amazing group of lads.

“I’ve been given some fantastic opportunities already since moving up to the First Team squad, opportunities that have come about from working as hard as I can and that’s what I need to continue to do.”

Head Coach Matt Peet said: “This is great news for the Club. Zach has worked hard to develop through the pathway, and he is a fine young man with great ability on the field. 

“He has already shown how talented he is and we look forward to supporting him through the next four years. I know Zach’s family are really proud of him and so are we.”

Zach Eckersley is sponsored by John Pye Auctions