Harry Inch will be a Warrior until at least the end of 2027 after the New Zealand NRL franchise confirmed they’d signed the 19-year-old rugby player today.
The Nelson College product had forged an impressive junior rugby career that saw him selected for New Zealand Secondary Schools in 2024 and the Crusaders U20 squad in 2025.
He’d also spent time with the full Crusaders squad earlier this year before linking up with Tasman’s NPC squad - where he was in the first year of a 3-year deal.
Harry Inch in action for Nelson College against Hamilton Boys High. Photo / Photosport
“We’ve been interested in Harry for some time and we’re delighted to sign him,” said One New Zealand Warriors general manager recruitment, pathways and development Andrew McFadden.
“He’s a terrific player and a great young person with all the attributes needed to go a long way in rugby league. As well as his set of skills, he has a real toughness about him.”
Inch will join the One NZ Warriors’ Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) squad when pre-season training starts next month.
Among the other new faces in the squad will be hooker Braelan Marsh – son of former Warrior PJ Marsh – who was signed last month.
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch. He has been a broadcast journalist across television and radio for 20 years and joined the Herald in August 2024.
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