LONDON: Warrington have signed former Australian international Kurt Gidley for the 2016 season, the Super League club announced on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old Newcastle Knights skipper, capped 12 times by Australia, will join Warrington on a 12-month contract at the end of the year, with an option for a second season.
"Warrington Wolves have signed Australian utility player Kurt Gidley from NRL (National Rugby League) side Newcastle Knights for the 2016 season," Warrington announced on their website.
Gidley said: "I'm really excited. My brother (Matt) went to St Helens for four years and had a great time playing in the Super League, and Danny Buderus has been to Leeds and played for three years.
"They came back with glowing reports of playing in the Super League and of experiencing a different culture. That was certainly a big factor for me."
Gidley has made 12 State of Origin appearances for New South Wales and can play at full-back, centre, half-back and hooker.
He added: I've experienced a lot and am proud of my NRL career over in Australia, but to go over and start afresh and earn the respect of my team-mates, club and fans is something I am looking forward to.
"It's going to be a great new challenge and hopefully I'll be a successful player and part of a successful team."
Previously a one-club man, Gidley made his debut for the Knights in 2001 and has played a total of 236 NRL games for the club.
"Kurt's been an extremely committed player to one club over his career, and we like the fact that he has been loyal," said Warrington's head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith.
"He will bring some of the big-game experience that he has been involved in for a number of years and we are delighted to be bringing some more experience in, particularly into our back-line, to help guide us around."
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