Signings/Contract Extensions

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Following on from Kenny's excellent idea to help tidy this section up, and stop lots of different threads about the same things, i have decided to set up this topic.
So any CONFIRMED signings or Extensions you hear about just add them here. For Rumours just put them on Kenny's RL news thread.

BRADFORD

Elliot Whitehead, who was in the final year of his contract, has penned a new deal with Bradford to remain at the club till 2016.

George Hotel1895 wrote:

tigerrobins wrote:

The Beast wrote:Hull KR

Sign Chris Clarkson from Leeds, seemingly a replacement for Tyrone McCarthy.  Thoughts Tiger, solid signing albeit I can't with respect to him imagine you doing cartwheels over this?

Salford sign;

Phil Joseph (Widnes)
Craig Kopczak (Hudds)
Gareth O'Brien (Wire)
Mark Flanagan (Saints)
Robert Lui (North Queensland)
Ben Murdock-Masila (Penrith)

and perhaps most significantly Tim Sheens are Director of Rugby for 3 years.  Interesting mix, moving away from "big" names towards solid pro's who I think will do better next year(admittedly I do not know much about the Aussies).

With regards to Clarkson, you're right about him being a replacement for McCarthy. You're also right about me not being overly impressed with him. A) I would rather a ball playing LF, than another solid but not special forward who fits in anywhere in the back 3. B) I would like our SR to be Larroyer & Donaldson with Lawler, Ollett, Horne as back ups with the above I feel that that is a more than capable back 3. Nothing against Clarkson, but to me he's just another solid forward, which we already have our fair share off. Though I hope he proves me wrong of course.

Not so many years ago Chris Clarkson was going to be the next big thing.
What went wrong?

I think it's a problem with regards clubs methods. We don't train players in a specialized position anymore, but to play in all forward roles if required, and train them as such. With little bits of knowledge of each position.

Warrington;

pay a £150k transfer fee to sign Joe Westerman from Hull FC who has signed a three year contract.

Wakefield;

Sign Liam Finn from Castleford, 2 year deal

Leeds;

sign Beau Falloon a hooker formerly of Gold Coast Titans, one year contract.

The Beast wrote:Wakefield;

Sign Liam Finn from Castleford, 2 year deal

Leeds;

sign Beau Falloon a hooker formerly of Gold Coast Titans, one year contract.

WAKEFIELD

Have also signed, Scott Moore, Ashley Gibson, Sean Morris as well.

Salford;

sign Justin Carney from Cas on a one year loan.

St. Helens

Sign Jack Owens from Widnes (2 years)

Wakefield

Sign Bill Tupou (Cronulla, 1 year), Ben Jones-Bishop (Salford, 1 year) and Tinirau Arona (Cronulla, 1 year)

Castleford;

Sign Ryan Hampshire on loan from Wigan where he has signed a new deal
Denny Solomona signs a new 2 year contract extension
Matt Cook signs a 1 year contract extension
Jy Hitchcox signs from Featherstone Rovers on a 1 year contract.

Warrington;

Sign Jordan Cox who was released by Hull KR, 1 year contract.

Leeds;

Mitch Garbutt signs a three year extension.

Warrington;

sign Ryan Bailey on a one year contract for 2016

Salford;

Sign Logan Tomkins (Wigan) permamently on a one year deal

Leigh;

sign Rangi Chase (Salford), two years with an option for another year.

Hull KR;

sign Robbie Mulhern from Leeds on a two year contract.

Castleford;

Michael Shenton signs a three year extension to the end of 2019.

Widnes;

Aaron Heremia signs a one year extension to the end of 2017.

Leigh;

Sign Willie Tonga from Catalans and are looking red hot favourites to finish top of the Championship again. To be honest if they click there are likely to be some cricket scores next year.

The Beast wrote:Wakefield;

Brian Smith signs a new 1 year contract as coach.

Anthony England, released by Warrnington signs a two year deal.

2 bits of good news for the Wildcats

Leeds;

Sign Brett Ferres from Huddersfield following his alleged off-field misconduct.

The Beast wrote:Leeds;

Sign Brett Ferres from Huddersfield following his alleged off-field misconduct.

The Leeds v Giants derby's might be interesting affairs.

Catalan Dragons;

Sign Willie Mason, on the subject of interesting affairs I am sure he will be receive a warm reception from Hull KR fans when he plays at Craven Park.

HUDDERSFIELD

Have signed Ryan Brierley from Leigh on a 4 1/2 year contract with immediate effect.

Halves of Brough and Brierley, that's quite frightening when you think about it. Not sure were Ellis and Wood fit in though given Hinchcliffe has been playing hooker.

Wigan;

Josh Charnley confirmed as signing for Sale Sharks RU at the end of the season.

Dan Sarginson is heading for Australia, Gold Coast Titans I believe.

I suspect Wigan will roll out the next crop of juniors to replace them without too much fuss.

The Beast wrote:Wigan;

Josh Charnley confirmed as signing for Sale Sharks RU at the end of the season.

Dan Sarginson is heading for Australia, Gold Coast Titans I believe.

I suspect Wigan will roll out the next crop of juniors to replace them without too much fuss.

Dan Sarginson returning to the country of his birth.

Huddersfield;

Sign Sebastine Ikahihifo from St George Illawarra 2.5 years, could make his debut at the magic weekend.

I would not be surprised to see other sides at the bottom of the table look to strengthen to ensure their SL status is kept through the middle 8's.

Hull FC;

sign Josh Griffin from Salford, 3 years starting from 2017.

Leigh;

Sign Ben Evans on loan for 1 month from Warrington to cover for possible impending suspensions.

Also Travis Burns (Saints) for the rest of the season, I think Martin Ridyard might be injured, when fit they have an embarassment of quality compared with the rest of the championship (Bradford, currently no fit recognised stand off, no scrum half at all).

Castleford;

Luke Gale signs a 5 year extension at Castleford. Can't remember anyone having such a long contract, Gale imo certainly deserves the faith shown in his abilities.

Bradford;

Sign Kieran Moss (Full Back) from Paramatta Eels (to the best of my knowledge he has yet to play 1st grade) until the end of 2017.

The Beast wrote:Hull FC;

sign Josh Griffin from Salford, 3 years starting from 2017.

Leigh;

Sign Ben Evans on loan for 1 month from Warrington to cover for possible impending suspensions.

Also Travis Burns (Saints) for the rest of the season, I think Martin Ridyard might be injured, when fit they have an embarassment of quality compared with the rest of the championship (Bradford, currently no fit recognised stand off, no scrum half at all).

Really don't get the Burns deal, As you say they already have excellent players for the positions he plays, plus an ideal back up in Whiting who has also signed a full time deal with them.
I know I'm being petty, but it almost makes me hope that they don't get promoted (generally as long as Rovers stay up I'm not to bothered), as they're making a mockery of the championship in my opinion.

Wakefield;

sign David Fifita (Prop) from Cronolla Sharks, contract to the end of season with the option of extending to 2017.

Warrington;

re-sign Mike Cooper (St. George) on a 3 year deal from 2017.

CASTLEFORD

Have signed back Greg Eden from Brisbane on a 2 year deal.

Wigan,

Joe Burgess returns (for 3 years from 2017) following a largely unsuccessful season in the NRL. Good player but I am not surprised by this.

Hull FC;

Sign Jake Connor from Huddersfield, 2 years from 2017.

Wigan;

Frank-Paul Nuuausala from Canberra for 3.5 years effectively immediately although a visa application is required.

Catalans

Re-sign Benjamin Garcia from Penrith 2.5 years.

Leeds;

Zak Hardaker has moved to Penrith in a swap deal for James Segeyaro, effective immediatley.

Bradford;

Joe Philbin (Wire) and Stuart Howarth (Wakefield) join a one months' loans to cover injuries.

Castleford;

sign Rangi Chase for the rest of 2016 with the option of an extension. Not surprised he is back I am hopeful that it is not too soon.

The Beast wrote:Castleford;

sign Rangi Chase for the rest of 2016 with the option of an extension.  Not surprised he is back I am hopeful that it is not too soon.

Got to be honest. I'm am suprised he's back at Cas, given the players that they've got in his position. And I think they are a better team without him, but time will tell.

WIGAN

Have resigned Thomas Leuluai from New Zealand Warriors from next year.

WIDNES

Have signed Wigan forward Greg Burke on a 2 1/2 year deal. Effect immediately.

Jordan Turner (Saints) becomes the latest to try their luck in the NRL, moving to Canberra Raiders for two years.

Huddersfield

Sign Gene Ormsby on a permanent deal having agreed to go on loan from Huddersfield

Widnes;

Tom Armstrong (Leigh) joins on a 2 year contract.

Leigh;

Danny Tickle signs to the end of 2016.

Matty Dawson joins from Saints on a 2.5 year deal which included a transfer fee.

Salford;

Sign Luke Burgess and Feleti Mateo from Manley to the end of 2016.

TORONTO

Have signed Rhys Jack (Sheffield), Blake Wallace (Illawarra Cutters), Craig Hall (Wakefield), Liam Kay (Leigh), James Laithwaite & Gary Wheeler (Warrington).

Be intresting to see how they fit them into the salary cap....,

oh wait,
that's right to give them an unfair advantage and to make sure they're not in league 1 for long, the rfl have raised it.
Who cares about fairness in the league's, not the rfl.

Toronto

add 2 more with Reece Dean (Hull FC), and Dan Fleming (Bradford), joining them.

WAKEFIELD

Have signed forward Keegan Hirst on a 1 year deal from Batley.

tigerrobins wrote:TORONTO

Have signed Rhys Jack (Sheffield), Blake Wallace (Illawarra Cutters), Craig Hall (Wakefield), Liam Kay (Leigh), James Laithwaite & Gary Wheeler (Warrington).

Be intresting to see how they fit them into the salary cap....,

oh wait,
that's right to give them an unfair advantage and to make sure they're not in league 1 for long, the rfl have raised it.
Who cares about fairness in the league's, not the rfl.

I would not be surprised to see the P&R format changed particularly if no-one is promoted this year but also when big spending Toulouse and Toronto (training and possibly playing games at Odsal) inevitably arrive in the Championship. Good luck to Champ 1 sides v Toronto, ouch.

Warrington;

sign Matty Blythe from Bradford, one year deal from 2017.

No surprise that he is leaving the Bulls, slightly surprised he is going back to Wire. Best wishes to him.

The Beast wrote:Warrington;

sign Matty Blythe from Bradford, one year deal from 2017.

No surprise that he is leaving the Bulls, slightly surprised he is going back to Wire.  Best wishes to him.

was also surprised by this. There was a reason he left in the first place. And I'm not sure that he's improved enough to warrant a return.

your comment about p&r. As you know I'm a fan of the current system, but you know that red hall are praying Leigh get up, so that they can say it's working, if they don't. You can bet that there will be some tinkering with the format.

London Broncos

Have signed Adrian Purtell from Bradford on a 2 year deal.

tigerrobins wrote:CASTLEFORD

Have signed back Greg Eden from Brisbane on a 2 year deal.

I happen to think Eden has tons of ability, but can't produce it on match days

George Hotel1895 wrote:

tigerrobins wrote:CASTLEFORD

Have signed back Greg Eden from Brisbane on a 2 year deal.

I happen to think Eden has tons of ability, but can't produce it on match days

Good to see you posting GH, from your comments on another thread hope you are well.

Agree with your comments on Eden, great talent but like a few others looks like someone who likes the big spectacular play but does not work as hard on the basics thus an error or two seems waiting to happen. That said if anyone can get the best from him its Daryl Powell.

Bradford;

sign, Illess Macani (wing), Jon Magrin (prop) and Alex Foster (Centre/SR) from London, all 2 year deals.

Rhys Lovegrove retires from playing due to concussions and will join the Bulls coaching staff working on strength and conditioning particularly with the U16's & U19's. Very solid player, if he is half as successful in the new role the Bulls academy will continue to prosper.

Rohan Smith apparently looking for 5 - 6 new recruits, mostly forwards.

London

Follow up the Purtell signing with Jay Pitts from Bradford, 2 years. Around 20 players leaving the Bulls, Pitts is one of a handful I am sorry to see leave. Technically sound, works very hard every week, good acquisition for the Broncos.

The Beast wrote:

George Hotel1895 wrote:

tigerrobins wrote:CASTLEFORD

Have signed back Greg Eden from Brisbane on a 2 year deal.

I happen to think Eden has tons of ability, but can't produce it on match days

Good to see you posting GH, from your comments on another thread hope you are well.

Agree with your comments on Eden, great talent but like a few others looks like someone who likes the big spectacular play but does not work as hard on the basics thus an error or two seems waiting to happen.  That said if anyone can get the best from him its Daryl Powell.

Bradford;

sign, Illess Macani (wing), Jon Magrin (prop) and Alex Foster (Centre/SR) from London, all 2 year deals.

Rhys Lovegrove retires from playing due to concussions and will join the Bulls coaching staff working on strength and conditioning particularly with the U16's & U19's.  Very solid player, if he is half as successful in the new role the Bulls academy will continue to prosper.

Rohan Smith apparently looking for 5 - 6 new recruits, mostly forwards.

London

Follow up the Purtell signing with Jay Pitts from Bradford, 2 years.  Around 20 players leaving the Bulls, Pitts is one of a handful I am sorry to see leave.  Technically sound, works very hard every week, good acquisition for the Broncos.

Thanks for that Beast.
Getting back to full health. Not there yet but I'm moving in the right direction.
Anyway enough of me. What a great Challenge cup final today

Thanks for that Beast.
Getting back to full health. Not there yet but I'm moving in the right direction.
Anyway enough of me. What a great Challenge cup final today

Yes, a great match I though Hull might win with a wider margin, it will be interesting to see how both sides react physically and mentally after such a hard physical battle.

Bradford;

amid continued rumors of financial disaster (winding up order will be heard and hopefully resolved on Monday) Bulls sign Leon Pryce (Hull FC, 1 year) and Jason Walton (Wakefield, 2 years).

Assuming all is well Pryce and Chisholm will make an interesting half back pairing with Joe Keyes who has made a good start to his Bulls career continuing to develop.

The Beast wrote:Bradford;

amid continued rumors of financial disaster (winding up order will be heard and hopefully resolved on Monday) Bulls sign Leon Pryce (Hull FC, 1 year) and Jason Walton (Wakefield, 2 years).

Assuming all is well Pryce and Chisholm will make an interesting half back pairing with Joe Keyes who has made a good start to his Bulls career continuing to develop.

Unless people know more than what i know and that wouldn't be hard, but i can't see the Bulls playing in the championship next season.
I've heard that to continue they will have to play in Championship 1 unless somebody come along and takes on all the debts.
I still think it was a mistake on the RF'Ls part not to let Marwen Koukash wife take them over

George Hotel1895 wrote:

The Beast wrote:Bradford;

amid continued rumors of financial disaster (winding up order will be heard and hopefully resolved on Monday) Bulls sign Leon Pryce (Hull FC, 1 year) and Jason Walton (Wakefield, 2 years).

Assuming all is well Pryce and Chisholm will make an interesting half back pairing with Joe Keyes who has made a good start to his Bulls career continuing to develop.

Unless people know more than what i know and that wouldn't be hard, but i can't see the Bulls playing in the championship next season.
I've heard that to continue they will have to play in Championship 1 unless somebody come along and takes on all the debts.
I still think it was a mistake on the RF'Ls part not to let Marwen Koukash wife take them over

That is the rumour however there have been some wild speculation including a new Bradford Northern being formed with new backers of which there is no sign. The message is however mixed, the club are cutting costs, currently no MD, CEO the performance analyst (Lance Du'Lac) post has been deleted, 20 players are leaving but.........if they are about to go into administration why sign 5 new players (including Leon Pryce) who could then walk away???? Granted stranger things have happened but something does not tie up.

Bradford;

No news on the winding up order however they have today announced the signing of Ross Peltier (Prop, Keighley, 2 years) who from his You Tube highlights looks a natural Mitch Clark replacement, his try at 1:44 v USA is exactly what they need. Granted these clips are with respect not against the top rated opposition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaMMdP2cpKI

Hull KR

Tim Sheens will be head signs as Head Coach from 2017, not sure on the length of the contract.

Wakefield

Have signed Mason Canton-Brown from Salford on a 2 year deal.

tigerrobins wrote:Wakefield

Have signed Mason Canton-Brown from Salford on a 2 year deal.

Ton's of ability which i hope he shows the Wakey fans.

Leigh;

sign Glenn Stewart (Catalans) 2 years.

Wakefield

Sam Williams (Canberra) joins for 1 year.

The Beast wrote:Leigh;

sign Glenn Stewart (Catalans) 2 years.

Wakefield

Sam Williams (Canberra) joins for 1 year.

2 good signings for the clubs, but Stewart won't be cheap.

Leigh;

Atelea Vea joins from Saints & Eloi Pellissier from Catalans both 2 years.

Wigan;

Romain Navarette (Catalans) joins for 2 years.

Bradford;

Phil Joseph (Salford) signs a 2 year contract. He was previously with the club in 2012.

Catalans

Sam Moa (Sydney Roosters) joins on another 2 year deal

Hull KR

Confirm Shaun Lunt will be staying in Hull for at least the next 12 months.