Tigers Land Watts

Posted: Wednesday 14th March 2018 - 12:03 PM

Castleford Tigers can confirm the signing of Liam Watts from Hull FC with immediate effect.



The prop forward will join the Tigers on a three-year deal until the end of the 2020 season.

Over the last couple of years, Watts has become one of the most devastating front rowers in Super League and he will now link up with the likes of Grant Millington and Junior Moors to add more size to Castleford’s forward pack.

The 27-year old started his career with Hull KR before moving across to the Black and Whites in 2012, where has gone on to win back to back Ladbrokes Challenge Cup trophies.

Watts is delighted to be joining the club he supported as a youngster: “I’m really excited to be joining Castleford. It’s a move that has come around quickly but one that I couldn’t let pass me by. I’m looking forward to getting started and pulling on the famous jersey.”

“I’m really looking forward to linking up with the rest of the forwards here at Cas. If there was one team in the league that was going to suit my style of play then it’s definitely Castleford. They are a big set of lads here but they are a good set of lads also.”



In his first bit of business since joining the club as Director of Rugby, Jon Wells is over the moon to secure such a talented player: “Liam is an experienced, top line, hard-nosed forward who we feel will be an outstanding addition to an exceptional and motivated group of players. At 27, Liam is entering the prime years of his career and we are delighted that he will be spending those years at Castleford. He will be joining us immediately and will begin training as a Tiger tomorrow.”

“We would like to thank Hull FC - and in particular Chairman Adam Pearson - as well as Liam’s agent David Howes for their professionalism in the smooth and expedient handling of this transfer.”

Watts will join up with his new team mates immediately but he will have to wait until the Tigers round 8 clash with Wakefield Trinity to pull on the famous Black and Amber due to a suspension he previously picked up while at Hull FC.



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