Rumours and definite signings 2019 onwards.

Any definite signings, re signings and rumours for this season.

HULL FC

Have signed Adam Swift from Saints on a 2 year deal. And Josh Jones from Salford.


Wigan are believed to be close to signing Jake Bibby, Mitch Clark (why did we let him go), and are also linked with Chris Atkin and Jackson Hastings.

WIGAN

Have signed Mitch Clark from Cas on a 3 year deal from next season.

Ethan Ryan (Bradford) signs a two year deal at Hull KR from 2020.

LEEDS

Alex Mellor signed from Huddersfield on a 3 year deal.

Luke wrote:LEEDS

Alex Mellor signed from Huddersfield on a 3 year deal.

Not sure about this signing, but i hope he proves me wrong

Ryhse Martin looks to be on his way over from Canterbury Bulldogs to Leeds.

The Beast wrote:Ryhse Martin looks to be on his way over from Canterbury Bulldogs to Leeds.

Confirmed on a 2 1/2 year contract.
Hope he enjoys the championship

HULL FC

Have confirmed that Manu Fonhu will be rejoining them from next year.

Luke wrote:

The Beast wrote:Ryhse Martin looks to be on his way over from Canterbury Bulldogs to Leeds.

Confirmed on a 2 1/2 year contract.
Hope he enjoys the championship

Risky words!! Hope they don't come back to bite!!!!!!!!!!

George Williams signs for Canberra for the 2020 season
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/48919755

HULL FC

Have signed Manu Ma'u from Parramatta on a 2 year deal.

WIGAN

Have signed Jackson Hastings from Salford.

Bryson Goodwin returning to South Sydney
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/48866910

George Hotel1895 wrote:George Williams signs for Canberra for the 2020 season
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/48919755

This years' worst kept secret! Always seems to be at least one.

LEIGH

Have signed Junior Sau from Salford for next season.

LONDON

Have signed Cory Aston from Castleford on a 5 year deal from next year.

LONDON

Have also re signed hooker Eloi Pelissier to a 2 year deal.

LEEDS & SALFORD

The Robert Lui and Tui Lolohea swap is for a further 2 years after this one.

WAKEFIELD

Have signed back Ryan Atkins from Warrington.

SALFORD

Have also signed half Chris Atkin from Hull KR. And back Dan Sarginson from Wigan.

Luke wrote:LEIGH

Have signed Junior Sau from Salford for next season.

LONDON

Have signed Cory Aston from Castleford on a 5 year deal from next year.

Stating the obvious but Aston will improve with game time.
I think somebody needs to show a bit of confidence in him and i hope Danny Ward is that man

CATALAN

Have signed half James Maloney from Penrith on a 3 year deal.

George Burgess to Wigan?
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/wigan-weigh-in-with-big-offer-that-could-end-burgess-nrl-career-20190724-p52agd.html

WIGAN

Have completed the signing of forward George Burgess on a 3 year deal,and back Bevan French.

Luke wrote:WIGAN

Have completed the signing of forward George Burgess on a 3 year deal,and back Bevan French.

For me he has never reached his full potential. I hope he can at Wigan

George Hotel1895 wrote:

Luke wrote:WIGAN

Have completed the signing of forward George Burgess on a 3 year deal,and back Bevan French.

For me he has never reached his full potential. I hope he can at Wigan

Agreed.

Ryan Atkins signs from Warrington, not just for 2020 as expected but with immediate effect.

Jordan Johnstone (Hooker) (Widnes) will spend the next 3 years at Hull FC.

The Beast wrote:Ryan Atkins signs from Warrington, not just for 2020 as expected but with immediate effect.

Jordan Johnstone (Hooker) (Widnes) will spend the next 3 years at Hull FC.

A fit Ryan Atkins will be an asset to Wakefield

SALFORD

Have signed back Dan Sarginson from Wigan for next year.

Luke wrote:SALFORD

Have signed back Dan Sarginson from Wigan for next year.

If he rediscovers his form that he had before he went to Australia he will be a major asset to the Red Devils

HUDDERSFIELD

Have signed forward Kenny Edwards from Catalan on a 3 year deal.

HULL KR

Have signed back Shaun Kenny-dowell from Newcastle on a 2 year deal.

SALFORD

Have signed half back Kevin Brown from Warrington (3 good Hb signed for next year).
And forward James Greenwood from Hull KR on a 2 year deal.

SALFORD

Have signed forward Pauli Pauli from Wakefield.

Luke wrote:HUDDERSFIELD

Have signed forward Kenny Edwards from Catalan on a 3 year deal.

HULL KR

Have signed back Shaun Kenny-dowell from Newcastle on a 2 year deal.

SALFORD

Have signed half back Kevin Brown from Warrington (3 good Hb signed for next year).
And forward James Greenwood from Hull KR on a 2 year deal.

Terrible signings for the Robins and the Giants in my opinion

Joe Westerman confirmed to be joining Wakefield from Hull FC on a 2 year deal.

Ben Blackmore moves from Sheffield to Featherstone. His runs from dummy half tortured Bradford in the Sheffield away game early in the season.

Featherstone seem to be putting together a good side,

Luke Gale to Leeds, Danny Richardson Saints to Cas rumours not going away.

Ethan Ryan's move from Bradford to Hull KR confirmed. Lacks some size Ryan but a great finisher and good in defence.

WARRINGTON

Have signed backs Matty Ashton (Swinton), and Anthony Gelling and Kieran Brand both from Widnes.

CATALAN

Have signed forward Joel Tomkins from Hull KR.

WAKEFIELD

Have signed back Alex Walker from London.

James Gavat signs for the Giants
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/50080143

Couple to catch up on;

Warrrington sign Greg Inglis on a one year deal from 2020. Tough one this, Inglis for my money is a modern great and whilst I very much looking forward to seeing him play it is the type of signing I usually don't like. Thoughts?

Having been released by Gold Coast Titans Callum Watkins signs for Toronto Wolfpack. Whilst on a "reduced salary" I cannot help wondering about the cap? Having been following the Saracens RU saga (an absolute shambles IMO) I am hoping there are no skeletons hiding.

Salford; extend Lee Mossop's contract for 2 years - solid piece of business. Luke Yates has also signed an extension to the end of 2022.

The Inglis one make no sense to me. He retired injured last year. To bring him over for one year, with that on top is just a huge gamble to me.

Evalds has signed for Castleford from Salford next year on a 1 year deal.

Luke wrote:The Inglis one make no sense to me. He retired injured last year. To bring him over for one year, with that on top is just a huge gamble to me.

Evalds has signed for Castleford from Salford next year on a 1 year deal.

I agree in principal with your views on Inglis however I have to contradict myself.....I would like to see him play!

Meanwhile;

Salford sign Andy Ackers from Toronto up to the end of 2022. This now explains the cap situation regarding Kallum Watkins. Admittedly I am not up to speed on Salford's options at Hooker but on the face of it a good signing for them.

The Beast wrote:

Luke wrote:The Inglis one make no sense to me. He retired injured last year. To bring him over for one year, with that on top is just a huge gamble to me.

Evalds has signed for Castleford from Salford next year on a 1 year deal.

I agree in principal with your views on Inglis however I have to contradict myself.....I would like to see him play!

Meanwhile;

Salford sign Andy Ackers from Toronto up to the end of 2022.  This now explains the cap situation regarding Kallum Watkins.  Admittedly I am not up to speed on Salford's options at Hooker but on the face of it a good signing for them.

The modern sports world as regards professional teams, one in one out.

Luke Thompson who was due to leave Saints for Canterbury Bulldogs next year has gone with immediate effect.

Looks like James Graham will be back in the UK, I will be very surprised if this is not to Saints.

Bradford;

sign Danny Brough (Wakefield) on a 2 year deal from next season.

The Beast wrote:Bradford;

sign Danny Brough (Wakefield) on a 2 year deal from next season.

A great signing for the Bulls

Wigan.

Have resigned forward John Bateman from Canberra. to a 4 year deal from next year.

Luke wrote:Wigan.

Have resigned forward John Bateman from Canberra. to a 4 year deal from next year.

I suspect he's taken a big dip in money to come back here

Great news regarding Bateman

Rumours;

Jackson Hastings will go back to the NRL in 2021

Joe Burgess Wigan to Salford

Ben Flower Wigan to Toronto

The Beast wrote:Great news regarding Bateman

Rumours;

Jackson Hastings will go back to the NRL in 2021

Joe Burgess Wigan to Salford

Ben Flower Wigan to Toronto

I wouldn't be surprised if they was all right.
I would love Joe Burgess to be going back to the player he was before he went to Australia.

SALFORD

Have signed back Morgan Escare from Wigan on a 3 year deal.

Got to hand it to Salford. They've bought in some great signings the last few years.

Luke wrote:SALFORD

Have signed back Morgan Escare from Wigan on a 3 year deal.

Got to hand it to Salford. They've bought in some great signings the last few years.

Excellent signing in my opinion

Wakefield;

Sign with immediate effect Liam Kay (Toronto) initially on loan, 2 years permanent thereafter and Tony Gigot (Catalans) to the end of 2021.

Two very signings IMO.

The Beast wrote:Wakefield;

Sign with immediate effect Liam Kay (Toronto) initially on loan, 2 years permanent thereafter and Tony Gigot (Catalans) to the end of 2021.

Two very signings IMO.

Indeed. Lets hope Gigot turns up every week and for 80 minutes.

Salford

Sign Kallum Watkins from Toronto on a 3 year deal.

LEIGH

Have signed Jamie Ellis from Hull KR