NRL: Warriors set to hook Berrigan

Former Australia representative Shaun Berrigan is reportedly on his way to the Warriors for the 2011 NRL season. Photo / Getty Images

Shaun Berrigan is reportedly set to join the Warriors after gaining an early release from English Super League club Hull.

Berrigan, a veteran of 14 tests for Australia, is seen by the Warriors as the replacement for hooker Ian Henderson who has signed with French club Catalans Dragons, reports the Daily Telegraph in Sydney.

Two key factors contributed to Berrigan's decision to leave Hull 12 months early after three seasons and 74 top-grade matches for the Yorkshire club.

After the death of his father, Barry, in 2009, Berrigan has wanted to be closer to his mother who lives in Brisbane.

Hull also have an excellent young hooker in Danny Houghton, a local junior who played Super League for much of 2010 when Berrigan was restricted by injury.

Berrigan has also been linked with the Gold Coast Titans, but Warriors sources confirmed that the 32-year-old would be based in Auckland next year.

Berrigan will be reunited with former Brisbane Broncos teammates Brett Seymour and Joel Moon.