Get the latest Hull KR stories straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter Subscribe Thank you for subscribing See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Hull KR have signed former Leeds Rhinos prop Nathaniel Peteru on a deal until the end of the season, subject to visa approval.

The 28-year-old left the Rhinos by mutual consent in October after a frustrating spell at Headingley.

Peteru suffered two separate biceps injuries during his first season and then sustained a fractured cheekbone last year, limiting him to 32 appearances during his time with Leeds.

Rovers have been in the market for a prop since Mose Masoe suffered a career-ending injury in mid-January and Peteru – who stands at 6ft 5in and weighs almost 18st – fits the bill.

The former Gold Coast Titans forward takes Masoe’s non-federation spot on the club’s overseas quota.

“I’m very excited,” said Peteru. “I’m grateful to Tony Smith and the club for this opportunity.

“I’m looking forward to getting into training and getting up to speed with everything.

“Tony approached me a while ago but I had a few other things going on in my life. Then I talked to Tony again and I couldn’t really say no this time.

“I’m really, really thankful for this opportunity to come to a club like Hull KR and hopefully I can bring a positive influence to the place.

“Tony touched on the game time with me and I got myself up to speed with what has been happening at Rovers. I want to bring my bit of experience to the team.”

It is highly unlikely Peteru will receive clearance in time for Sunday’s Challenge Cup tie against Leigh Centurions, when Rovers will be short on bodies in the front row.

(Image: SW pix)

Will Maher and Robbie Mulhern both suffered injuries in last week’s defeat to Wigan Warriors, joining Mitch Garbutt on the casualty list.

Smith has been left with only two fit senior props in Dan Murray and Kyle Trout, with youngsters Owen Harrison and Anesu Mudoti among his other options.

Matty Storton is also sidelined after leaving the DW Stadium with an ankle issue but the Robins will welcome back captain Weller Hauraki, full-back Adam Quinlan and back-rower Dean Hadley this weekend.