IRELAND INTERNATIONAL JOINS ON TWO-YEAR DEAL

Experienced Super League forward joins the storm We are delighted to confirm that Ireland international Oliver Roberts has joined the club on a deal until the end of the 2027 season. Roberts, 30, began his rugby league career as part of then Super League club Bradford Bulls junior development system before he was offered a …

TYRER JOINS THE STORM

Canes 2025 loanee turns permanent for 2026 We are pleased to confirm that we have signed winger Cian Tyrer on a 12-month deal following his release from fellow Championship side Oldham. The 24-year old’s rugby career began via’ Wigan Warriors’ academy system before he signed his first professional contract with Newcastle Thunder for the 2021 …

Who Else? Lewis joins the Hurricanes

We are delighted to confirm we have signed former Rochdale Hornets’ half-back Lewis Else on a deal until the end of the 2027 season. Else, 25, has just under 100 career appearances to his name at Championship and League One level, and boasts an impressive try-to-game ratio of 52 tries in just 93 games. Lewis’s …

Vice-Captain’s contract extended

We are delighted to confirm that the Midlands Hurricanes have exercised the option in Vice-Captain Jon-Luke Kirby’s contract, meaning the former Huddersfield Giants and York Knights player will be a Cane in 2026. Jon-Luke, who shortly turns 27, first joined the Canes towards the end of the 2023 season as one of Head Coach Mark …

Aaron Willis Departs

Young forward departs after three seasons at The Alex As confirmed by Swinton Lions yesterday afternoon, young second-rower Aaron Willis will depart the club having signed for fellow 2026 Championship side Swinton Lions next season. Aaron, 21, first signed for the Canes on loan from Castleford Tigers where he went on to make fourteen appearances …

Supporters Club confirm four candidates for annual fans award

Following discussions and initial voting between members of the committee, the Midlands Hurricanes Supporters Club have confirmed the four players who have been nominated for the 2025 Supporters Club Player of the Year. Voting is now open and will close at midnight on Wednesday 3 September 2025, with the winner being announced at our End …