Summary
Christian Wade will leave the Wigan Warriors, a rugby league team, to rejoin rugby union with Newcastle Red Bulls this December. Wade, known for his try-scoring ability, played two matches for Wigan but will move back to the rugby union, where he previously played successfully. Newcastle's takeover by Red Bull is linked to Wade's recruitment as part of the team's new strategy.
Key Facts
- Christian Wade is leaving the Wigan Warriors, a rugby league team, at the end of the season.
- He will join the Newcastle Red Bulls, a rugby union team, in December.
- Wade played only two games for Wigan and scored tries in both.
- He had handling mistakes in a game against Hull FC.
- Wade is the second-highest try-scorer in Premiership rugby union history.
- Newcastle's recent takeover by Red Bull influenced his move to the team.
- Before Wigan, Wade played for Gloucester and had a brief stint in the NFL.
- Wade previously attempted American football with the Buffalo Bills.
