Hull KR confirm loan signing of Antoni Maria from Catalans Dragons

Hull Kingston Rovers are delighted to confirm the loan signing of forward Antoni Maria from Catalans Dragons.

The 32-year-old joins the Robins with immediate effect, and boosts the pack at KCOM Craven Park.

Making 60 appearances for the current Challenge Cup holders across two stints for the club, Maria has featured in Super League during the past seven campaigns, which included a year spent with Leigh Centurions in 2017.

Maria made his name with Toulouse over ten years ago and will help plug the gap left by injuries to front-rowers Mose Masoe and Mitch Garbutt, who remain sidelined following the Easter period. The French international can also slot into the back-row, another position where Rovers remain depleted.

Arriving in east Hull on an initial one-month loan, Maria is scheduled to arrive in the country ahead of Sunday’s Betfred Super League trip to Leeds Rhinos, where he will be eligible for selection. Head coach Tim Sheens names his 19-man squad at midday on Friday.

The club would like to place their thanks on record to Alex Chan and Steve McNamara at the Dragons for their assistance.

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