Full back Quinlan signs new Rovers deal

Hull Kingston Rovers full back Adam Quinlan has signed a new extended contract to keep him at KCOM Craven Park until at least the end of the 2020 season.

The ex-St Helens and St George Illawarra players has been one of Rovers’ most consistent players in the Betfred Super League this season and has been rewarded with a new two-year contract, with the option of a third season.

A key attacking threat for his team, Quinlan has racked up 16 tries in 32 appearances for the Robins since joining at the start of last season and he says he’s enjoying his time with the club.

Speaking to www.hullkr.co.uk, Quinlan said: ““I’m happy to have signed on for a few more years. It’s a great club with great people on and off the field and that makes it an enjoyable place to be around.

“We haven’t had as much success as we’d like so far this season but there’s enough quality here for us to build on and I know we can finish off the year really well. I’m confident in doing that with the group we’ve got and I think the other lads who have signed new contracts feel the same.

“In the next couple of years, we’ll be looking to definitely get up into the top half of the ladder. The consistency hasn’t been there this year but I think we’ve showed that we’re not far off. In some of the games against the top sides, if we’d done a few little things differently we’d be in a lot different position now. We’ve learned from that and are still learning, but it gives us something to build on.”

Having struggled for consistency in his debut season with the club due to regular injuries, Quinlan has been one of the mainstays of the team on the club’s return to Super League and scored two tries as well as making an assist in last Friday’s victory over Huddersfield Giants.

He also sits eight in the competition for tackle busts and has made the fourth highest number of clean breaks, with his form leading head coach Tim Sheens to recognise the full back as one of his most consistent performers in 2018.

Quinlan added: “Last year was a bit of a frustrating one for me with injury but being able to play consistent rugby week in week out this season has really helped me and my confidence has gotten higher from that.

“I’ve been happy with how it’s been going so far and I really like Tim’s style of play. It’s an attacking brand of football and he lets me play my natural game, which I’m really happy with.

“It’s good to know that the coach is fully behind you and happy with the way you’re playing. That gives me confidence each week and I’ve got keep repaying the faith he’s shown in me.”