Wigan star 'open' to potential NRL return

Joshua Mayne

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Adam Keighran has labelled a return to Australia as "ideal" but is also content with remaining in England.

The versatile 27-year-old currently plies his trade for Super League outfit Wigan Warriors, who claimed a historic quadruple last season.

However, with just one year remaining on his contract, his future is being discussed.

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Keighran was a key member of Wigan's successful 2024 campaign, playing primarily at centre while also providing injury cover in the halves. 

He also assumed goal-kicking duties in his debut season at the club. 

Speaking on the Keegan and Company podcast, Keighran declared he is focused on contributing to another trophy-filled season with Wigan but admitted a potential return home to Australia is appealing.

"I’m pretty open," he said.

"I’ve got another year with Wigan and I’m sure we’re going to be successful again.

"We’ve got quite the same team. I think we've lost two players and I’m not sure if there are any other signings at the moment, but we've got such a good thing, so hopefully, next year is (sic) as successful as this year.

"But, being back home would be such an ideal thing."

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Keighran made his NRL debut for the New Zealand Warriors in 2019, racking up nine appearances for the club over two seasons.

He then played 17 matches for the Sydney Roosters from 2021 to 2022.

A move to the Super League to play for Catalans Dragons in 2023 followed, before a switch to his current club Wigan.

"I’m happy [at Wigan], but as I say, I’m open to seeing what’s available," he added.

"If the opportunity comes back [in Australia] maybe, but if not, I'm happy at Wigan ... it’s such a good environment."

Joshua Mayne

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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News currently based in Manchester, England. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and journalist at Ministry of Sport. Joshua specialises in rugby league, motorsport and tennis. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.