We can confirm that following discussions with the Midlands Hurricanes coaching staff, second-rower Josh Jordan-Roberts has made the difficult decision to announce his retirement from professional rugby league with immediate effect. Josh, 27, made just under 150 professional career appearances over 10 seasons at Super League, Championship and League One level. His career started at …
We are pleased to confirm that youngster Louis Beattie has signed a 12-month extension to this contract. Louis, 19, joined the Canes on trial during the off-season in search of his first professional contract. After having an opportunity to make his mark off the bench during the Canes’ 34-38 pre-season victory over Batley Bulldogs, his …
Youngster signs 12 month extension following debut season We are pleased to confirm that young prospect Ethan Newboult has signed an extension to his contract that will see him remain at The Alex until the end of the 2026 season. Ethan first joined the Canes towards the end of the 2024 season on a short-term …
Veteran forward signs fifth consecutive contract extension We are pleased to confirm the extension of Welsh international Sam Bowring’s contract until the end of the 2026 season. Sam, 34, first joined the Canes in 2021 during the club’s last season as Coventry Bears. Up until last season the veteran prop combined his rugby league career …
Experienced hooker joins Canes from Batley We are delighted to announce the signing of seasoned hooker Brandon Moore from Batley Bulldogs for the 2026 season. As with Tyler Dickinson, Moore joins on an initial 12-month deal with a club option to extend this until the end of the 2027 season. Brandon, 29, has made exactly …
Canes say goodbye to eight players following conclusion of 2025 season In addition to all the new signings and retention announcements made by the club throughout the 2025 season, the Midlands Hurricanes have had a busy off-season with no fewer than 11 announcements and seven of these coming in the form of new signings. We …
Experienced Championship prop joins the Canes We are pleased to confirm the signing of Tyler Dickinson on a 12-month deal (with an option for a further 12-month extension) following his release from Sheffield Eagles. Dickinson, who only turned 29 a couple of months ago, has over 200 career appearances to his name with the bulk …
Experienced second-rower will be a Cane for a second season We are pleased to confirm that the club has instigated an option in Josh Jordan-Roberts’ contract that will see the former Leeds, York, Rochdale and Hunslet player stay at The Alex until the end of the 2026 season. Josh, 27, joined the Canes during the …
Welsh international signs from Halifax Panthers We are pleased to confirm we have signed utility back Owen Restall from Halifax Panthers on a deal until the end of the 2027 season. The 30-year old – who can play fullback, wing and centre – is a relative newcomer to professional rugby league having played the majority …
Young second rower/centre joins the Canes on two-year deal We are delighted to announce the signing of former Hull FC youngster Zach Jebson on a deal until the end of the 2027 season. At just the age of 21, it is fair to say Zach reflects a departure from some of the older heads that …
