New Zealand Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah today confirmed Andrew McFadden has been signed as the club’s head coach to the end of 2017 NRL season.

The permanent appointment comes a month after the 36-year-old ex-Canberra, Parramatta and Melbourne playmaker was brought in as acting head coach.

In his first four games in charge the Vodafone Warriors have had two hard-fought losses followed by impressive wins against Melbourne and Canberra to sit just outside the NRL’s top eight.

On Saturday Mc Fadden guided the side to a nine-try 54-12 rout of the Raiders, a club record winning margin against Canberra.

This followed the 16-10 Anzac Day victory over the Melbourne Storm, one of the most complete displays in the club’s history.

McFadden welcomed the long-term responsibility.

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