Wigan Warriors have released forward Eddy Pettybourne for personal reasons. The Warriors have announced the 26-year-old will leave the club with immediate effect, halfway through a two-year contract. Pettybourne, a New Zealand-born United States international, made 18 appearances in an injury-hit 2014 season after arriving from Wests Tigers. Wigan Warriors have released forward Eddy Pettybourne for personal reasons Pettybourne said: 'I have enjoyed my time here but sometimes things happen outside your control and this means I have to head back home.' Pettybourne's Wigan career got off to an inglorious start as he incurred a one-match ban for a high tackle in February's World Club Challenge.
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Wigan Warriors have released forward Eddy Pettybourne
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The 26-year-old will leave the club with immediate effect
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Pettybourne made 18 appearances in an injury-hit 2014 season
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