Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Carney takes up new Wolves role

Brian Carney
Carney won four rugby union caps for Ireland

Former Wigan and Great Britain winger Brian Carney is to take up a part-time back-room post with Warrington.

The 33-year-old dual-code international signed a short-term deal with the Wolves in June but made only four appearances before breaking his arm.

He will now become their first player welfare and services officer.

"I enjoyed my short playing time here and am looking forward to my new role which will involve implementing a welfare programme," said the Irishman.

"A role such as this is long overdue in rugby league clubs and I am excited about being involved with a club pioneering a designated welfare officer position."

Carney will not be part of the Wolves playing squad for 2010 but has not officially announced his retirement from the game.

The former Gaelic footballer was spotted by Gateshead Thunder in 1999 playing student rugby league in Dublin and won the last of his 14 Great Britain caps in the 2006 Tri-Nations series, after which he spent two seasons in rugby union with Munster.

Warrington head coach Tony Smith said: "Brian has a lot to give to the game. I'm pleased he will be staying with us in the future and adding his wealth of knowledge and experience to the club."

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