Warrington Wolves have signed outside back Albert Hopoate on a two-year contract from NRL side Canberra Raiders from next season.
The 24-year-old, brother of former St Helens full-back Will Hopoate, has scored 13 tries in 42 NRL appearances as well as 14 tries in 31 in the NSW Cup.
Hopoate joins off the back of suffering a serious knee injury while playing for the Raiders’ NSW Cup team earlier this season, the third time he has suffered an anterior cruciate knee ligament (ACL) injury during his career.
“I feel blessed for the opportunity to join Warrington and it’s a move myself and my family are really excited about,” Hopoate told the club’s official website., external
“After a difficult season this year I’m looking forward now to getting back playing and enjoying my footy. I believe my best years are coming up in front of me now.
“I’m excited to get over, meet my new team-mates and the fans, and experience what Super League is all about.”
Hopoate is Warrington’s fourth new singing for 2026, joining Liam Byrne, Toafofoa Sipley and Tevita Pangai Jr.
He joins having completed an “independent and rigorous medical assessment”, the club added.
“Albert is a great signing for us here at Warrington,” head coach Sam Burgess added.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming him into our group and for him to develop his game over here in Super League.”
