Friday 1 September 2017 12:56, UK
Widnes Vikings have signed back-rower Sam Wilde from neighbours Warrington on a two-year contract from 2018.
Wilde, 21, enjoyed a successful month-long loan at his new club Widnes earlier this season and will now join the club permanently in 2018.
Having made his debut for Warrington in 2015, Wilde appeared a further 22 times for his side including in last season's Grand Final defeat to Wigan Warriors. He is currently on loan at London Broncos.
"I'm thrilled to have joined Widnes Vikings," said Wilde.
"I really enjoyed my month-long loan earlier this season, so I am excited to now make this permanent move. It's a great set-up and I felt like I improved during my time at the club so signing was an easy decision to make."
Widnes coach Denis Betts said: "I am very pleased with this signing. Sam really impressed when he came here on loan.
"He's young but he also has good experience too, including playing in a Grand Final. He can add a lot of competition to our forward pack."
