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# Midlands Hurricanes RLFC

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- [RODEN EXTENDS UNTIL 2028](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/roden-extends-until-2028) - We are delighted to announce that hooker Aiden Roden has signed an extension to his contract until the end of the 2028 season. Aiden, 26, joined the Canes ahead of the 2025 season after three seasons at then fellow League One side Rochdale Hornets. The former Widnes Vikings man has played 41 times for the
- [MATCH REPORT: GOOLE VIKINGS (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-goole-vikings-h) - Midlands Hurricanes 38-22 Goole Vikings Betfred Championship Round Sixteen (Rearranged) By Tom Kiernan-Wilson Three days after our 6-24 home loss to Swinton Lions, Mark Dunning's men found themselves hosting Goole Vikings who were also playing their second game in 72 hours after a convincing 50-16 win over Keighley Cougars. That quick turnaround - combined with
- [MATCH REPORT: SWINTON LIONS (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-swinton-lions-h) - Midlands Hurricanes 6-24 Swinton Lions Betfred Championship Round Seventeen By Tom Kiernan-Wilson After a disappointing 24-30 home loss to Whitehaven and an impressive albeit unsuccessful home clash with London Broncos in the 1895 Cup Semi-Final, Head Coach Mark Dunning's men had hoped to turn their fortunes around by besting a Swinton Lions side that secured
- [MATCH REPORT: LONDON BRONCOS (H) - 1895 CUP SEMI-FINAL](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-london-broncos-h-1895-cup-semi-final) - Midlands Hurricanes 24-62 London Broncos 1895 Cup Semi-Final By Tom Kiernan-Wilson After securing a 48-0 walkover against North Wales Crusaders in the First Round and a 34-40 emphatic win over Oldham in the Quarter-Final, the Canes found themselves just 80 minutes away from their first ever cup final as a club. However, to make it
- [MATCH REPORT: WHITEHAVEN (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-whitehaven-h) - Midlands Hurricanes 24-30 Whitehaven RLFC Betfred Championship Round Fifteen By Tom Kiernan-Wilson After three months and five days of on the road fixtures, the Canes were back at Avery Fields hosting Cumbrian side Whitehaven. After drawing with Haven 20-20 at the Ortus Rec at the start of our then 10-game away run, the Canes were
- [WOODY IS A CANE](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/woody-is-a-cane) - We are delighted to announce that we have signed veteran playmaker and Jamaican international James Woodburn-Hall from Sporting Olympique Avignon on a deal until the end of the 2026 Championship season (with an option for the 2027 season). Woody, 31, has just under 250 appearances to his name across Super League, Super XIII (the former
- [MATCH REPORT: OLDHAM (A) - CHAMPIONSHIP RD14](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-oldham-a-championship-rd14) - Oldham RLFC 30-10 Midlands Hurricanes Betfred Championship Round Fourteen By Tom Kiernan-Wilson Despite the five-day turnaround and a bruising encounter in the capital, Mark Dunning's men overcame the odds to record a notable 34-40 victory over Oldham in the Quarter Finals of the 1895 Cup last Friday. This game would therefore represent an element of
- [MATCH REPORT: OLDHAM (A) - 1895 CUP QUARTER FINAL](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-oldham-a-1895-cup-quarter-final) - Oldham RLFC 34-40 Midlands Hurricanes 1895 Cup - Quarter Final By Tom Kiernan-Wilson Mark Dunning's men came into Friday night's fixture knowing they would have to do it tough. Coming off the back of a five-day turnaround following a 64-0 away loss to full-time London Broncos, the Canes would also need to shift a few
- [MATCH REPORT: LONDON BRONCOS (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-london-broncos-a) - Betfred Championship Round Thirteen London Broncos 64-0 Midlands Hurricanes by Tom Kiernan-Wilson After a difficult afternoon in Sale last week, the Canes faced the daunting challenge of facing the league leaders London Broncos - one of only two full-time sides in the Championship and the club widely expected to win the competition - who were
- [MATCH REPORT: SWINTON LIONS (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-swinton-lions-a) - On paper, Mark Dunning's men came into Sunday's fixture with bags of momentum. A five-game unbeaten run - all on the road - and an opportunity to record a record five-game winning streak against a Swinton Lions side who had recorded just their first competition point the previous week against Keighley. In reality, things were
- [Blue Light Day at Avery Fields](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/blue-light-day-at-avery-fields) - Please see this offer below. If you don't qualify, we'd still love to see you, so buy your tickets here.
- [JOHNNO EXTENDS UNTIL 2028](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/johnno-extends-until-2028) - We are delighted to confirm that centre Ryan Johnson has signed an extension to his contract that will see him remain a Cane until the end of the 2028 season. Johnno, 25, has been a regular feature of the Hurricanes' lineup since 2023 but had been featuring regularly for fellow Championship outfit Sheffield Eagles during
- [MATCH REPORT: WORKINGTON TOWN (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-workington-town-a) - Workington Town 20-24 Midlands Hurricanes Betfred Championship Round Ten By Tom Kiernan-Wilson The Midlands Hurricanes extended their unbeaten run to a record five games - all away from home - after a tightly contested affair at the Fibrus Community Stadium. Workington Head Coach Jonty Gorley said in his pre-match speech that his side needed to
- [MATCH REPORT: NORTH WALES CRUSADERS (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-north-wales-crusaders-a) - North Wales Crusaders 18-56 Midlands Hurricanes Betfred Championship Round Nine By Tom Kiernan-Wilson Storm Dave might have battered the Isle of Anglesey on Saturday night, but it was the Hurricanes who stormed through Colwyn Bay on Easter Sunday to win the newly named El Expansico derby. Midlands dominated the contest early on and in truth
- [CAPTAIN KIRBY ON BOARD UNTIL 2028](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/captain-kirby-on-board-until-2028) - We are pleased to confirm that Hurricanes Captain Jon-Luke Kirby has signed an extension to his contract that will keep him at Avery Fields until the end of the 2028 season. JLK, 27, was a product of the Huddersfield Giants academy system and had experience at Super League (Giants), Championship (loan spells at Halifax and
- [MATCH REPORT: KEIGHLEY COUGARS (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-keighley-cougars-a) - Keighley Cougars 12-20 Midlands Hurricanes Betfred Championship Round Eight By Tom Kiernan-Wilson The Canes secured back to back Betfred Championship wins last Sunday after another professional performance on the road saw them shut out a frustrated Keighley Cougars side. Midlands stated strongly from the get-go, with the Canes regularly testing the Cougars defence and forcing
- [WANTED: NEW KIT MANAGER](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/wanted-new-kit-manager) - Canes seeking interested applicants for supporting role The Canes are advertising an exciting opportunity for any interested applicants to join the club as our new Team/Kit & Equipment Manager for the remainder of the 2026 season and beyond as the club continues it's first ever Betfred Championship campaign. This role has become available due to
- [MATCH PREVIEW: KEIGHLEY COUGARS (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-preview-keighley-cougars-a) - BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP (ROUND EIGHT) Keighley Cougars v Midlands Hurricanes Sunday 29 March 2026 – 3pm KO The Canes go into their third of nine consecutive away fixture this Sunday as they travel to Cougar Park in search of revenge against a Keighley Cougars side who just pipped Midlands into the Fourth Round of the Challenge
- [MATCH REPORT: ROCHDALE HORNETS (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-rochdale-hornets-a) - Rochdale Hornets 22 - 28 Midlands Hurricanes Betfred Championship Round Seven By Tom Kiernan-Wilson The Canes secured a fourth Betfred Championship win on Sunday after a gritty and resilient performance against a determined Hornets outfit. Midlands stated strong in the opening minutes, which paid dividends as a Sully Medforth bomb on the last tackle of
- [MATCH PREVIEW: ROCHDALE HORNETS (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-preview-rochdale-hornets-a) - BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP (ROUND SEVEN) Rochdale Hornets v Midlands Hurricanes Sunday 22 March 2026 – 3pm KO Head Coach Mark Dunning was full of praise for his team two weeks ago as they earned their first ever point at The Ortus Rec in a difficult 20-20 draw. Whilst the Canes may rue not being able to
- [CLUB STATEMENT: SAM BOWRING](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/club-statement-sam-bowring) - We can confirm that the Midlands Hurricanes has agreed to release prop Sam Bowring from the remainder of his contract so he can pursue an opportunity with fellow Championship outfit Salford RLFC. Bowser, 34, first joined the club in 2021 during its last season as Coventry Bears (and at the Butts Park Arena). He had
- [MATCH PREVIEW: WHITEHAVEN (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-whitehaven-a) - BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP (ROUND SIX) Whitehaven RLFC v Midlands Hurricanes Sunday 8 March 2026 – 3pm KO Head Coach Mark Dunning's Canes outfit faced their toughest test of the Championship to date last week, as they welcomed a strong and determined Oldham outfit in what was our last home game for three months - where we
- [MATCH REPORT: OLDHAM RLFC (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-oldham-rlfc-h) - BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP: ROUND FIVE Midlands Hurricanes 20-40 Oldham RLFC By Ian Golden Oldham put on a masterclass in the first 26 minutes of the match, but Midlands made them fight for their win for the majority of the rest. They say you don't change a winning side. Well that was nearly the case for Midlands,
- [MATCH PREVIEW: OLDHAM RLFC (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-preview-oldham-rlfc-h) - BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP (ROUND FIVE) Midlands Hurricanes v Oldham RLFC Sunday 1 March 2026 – 2:30pm KO £15 Adults (£17 on the day) | £12 Young Adult/Concession (£14 on the day) | £7 Student (£9 on the day) | £1 U16s (£2 on the day) Tickets: BUY HERE The Canes go into tomorrow's clash with Oldham in
- [MATCH REPORT: BATLEY BULLDOGS (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-batley-bulldogs-h) - Betfred Championship Round Four Midlands Hurricanes 30 - 12 Batley Bulldogs By Ian Golden Midlands Hurricanes dominated the second half at Avery Fields on Sunday to earn themselves a well-deserved win. The home side dominated due to their imagination in attack, style of play and excellent defence. Whilst the first half was fairly even, the
- [MORGAN ON BOARD FOR 2026](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/morgan-on-board-for-2026) - We are pleased to confirm the signing of half-back Morgan Punchard on a deal until the end of the 2026 following his mutual release from fellow Championship side Rochdale Hornets. Eagle eyed fans of the club may remember his brief stint on loan from Dewsbury Rams in 2020 prior to the season being cancelled due
- [MCGOWAN JOINS THE STORM](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/mcgowan-joins-the-storm) - We are delighted to confirm we have signed Irish international Aidan McGowan following the expiry of his contract with fellow Championship side Newcastle Thunder. McGowan, 23, is a product of the Huddersfield Giants academy system and has already accrued nearly 80 appearances at Super League and Championship level. Whilst he would make his debut for
- [MATCH PREVIEW: BATLEY BULLDOGS (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-preview-batley-bulldogs-h) - BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP (ROUND FOUR) Midlands Hurricanes v Batley Bulldogs Sunday 22 February 2026 – 2:30pm KO £15 Adults (£17 on the day) | £12 Young Adult/Concession (£14 on the day) | £7 Student (£9 on the day) | £1 U16s (£2 on the day) Tickets: BUY HERE After conceding a heart-breaking last minute minute try to
- [MATCH REPORT: DONCASTER RLFC (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-doncaster-rlfc-h) - Betfred Championship Round Two Midlands Hurricanes 26 - 24 Doncaster RLFC By Ian Golden Midlands edged out Doncaster in a classic game of rugby league, with Matty Chrimes’ winner with five minutes left on the clock being a contender for any league’s try of the season. The home side were coasting home after a near-perfect
- [MATCH REPORT: GOOLE VIKINGS (A)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-goole-vikings-a) - Betfred Championship Round Three Goole Vikings 14 - 28 Midlands Hurricanes By Tom Kiernan-Wilson The Canes travelled to the Victoria Pleasure Grounds for Goole’s opening home league game (and the Canes first away league game) of the season and left with two well-deserved competition points. "Mr Teflon" Lewis Else pulled the strings for the Canes
- [2026 1895 CUP FORMAT CONFIRMED](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/2026-1895-cup-format-confirmed) - On Friday, the RFL confirmed the format for the 2026 1895 Cup. With 19 clubs across England and Wales competing for the trophy and five of the six previous winners either competing in the Super League (in the case of Wakefield, Leigh and York) or out of the competition altogether (in the case of Featherstone
- [MATCH PREVIEW: BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP - DONCASTER RLFC (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-preview-betfred-championship-doncaster-rlfc-h) - BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP (ROUND TWO) Midlands Hurricanes v Doncaster RLFC Sunday 1 February 2026 - 2pm KO £15 Adults (£17 on the day) | £12 Young Adult/Concession (£14 on the day) | £7 Student (£9 on the day) | £1 U16s (£2 on the day) Tickets: BUY HERE Mark Dunning's men bounced back from a 10-28 defeat
- [MATCH REPORT: ABERAVON FIGHTING IRISH (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/709-2) - Betfred Challenge Cup: Second Round Midlands Hurricanes 110 - 0 Aberavon Fighting Irish By Ian Golden Midlands Hurricanes eased through to the Third Round of the Betfred Challenge Cup with a club record win to give them an away tie at Keighley Cougars. Aberavon must be given credit for reaching this stage of the competition,
- [MATCH PREVIEW: BETFRED CHALLENGE CUP SECOND ROUND - ABERAVON FIGHTING IRISH (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-preview-betfred-challenge-cup-second-round-aberavon-fighting-irish-h) - BETFRED CHALLENGE CUP Midlands Hurricanes v Aberavon Fighting Irish Sunday 25 January 2026 - 5pm KO £5 Adults (16+), £1 U16s Tickets: BUY HERE After a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful outing at Avery Fields against Newcastle Thunder last Sunday, Head Coach Mark Dunning and his men are back on home soil tomorrow (25 January) as they
- [MATCH REPORT: NEWCASTLE THUNDER (H)](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/match-report-newcastle-thunder-h) - Betfred Championship: Round One Midlands Hurricanes 10 - 28 Newcastle Thunder By Ian Golden Midlands Hurricanes' first game at their new ground ended in their first ever defeat to Newcastle Thunder, as the visitors had a good win with their new-look side. By coincidence, Newcastle were Midlands’ opponents from their final game at the Alexander
- [DUNNING AND BEATTIE COMMIT UNTIL 2029](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/dunning-and-beattie-commit-until-2029) - We are delighted to confirm that both Men's Head Coach Mark Dunning and Men's Assistant Coach/Head of Player Development Leigh Beattie have committed to the Canes until the end of the 2029 season! Before joining the Canes, Mark and Leigh were long-serving stalwarts of now-Super League outfit Bradford Bulls. Mark had undertaken virtually every role
- [CANES SECURE LONG-TERM FUTURE AT AVERY FIELDS](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/canes-secure-long-term-future-at-avery-fields) - Midlands Hurricanes are delighted to confirm that the club will relocate from the Alexander Stadium to Avery Fields ahead of the new season, after securing a 20-year lease that provides real stability and a strong platform for the future. Located in Bearwood and just a 15-minute drive (or 20-minute bus-ride) from the centre of Birmingham, Avery
- [SHAW JOINS THE STORM](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/shaw-joins-the-storm) - We are pleased to confirm the signing of former Wakefield and Salford prop Isaac Shaw on a deal until the end of the 2027 season. Shaw, 23, has made 34 professional career appearances to date and boasts experience at Super League, Elite One, Championship and League One level. Having made his professional debut off the
- [CHRIMES EXTENDS UNTIL 2028](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/chrimes-extends-until-2028) - We are delighted to confirm that fan-favourite and prolific try-scorer Matty Chrimes has joined Mikey Wood in agreeing an extension to his contract that will see him at The Alex until at least the end of the 2028 season. Chrimes, 28, made his debut for the Canes whilst on loan from Sheffield Eagles during our
- [WOOD COMMITS FOR TWO MORE YEARS](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/wood-commits-for-two-more-years) - We are delighted to confirm that Mikey Wood has signing a two-year extension to his Hurricanes contract. Already committed for the upcoming 2026 season, this deal sees our 2025 Coaches' Player and Players' Player of the Year until the end of the 2028 season. Mikey, 29, joined the Canes during the 2025 pre-season following the
- [WARREN JOINS THE STORM FOR 2026](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/warren-joins-the-storm-for-2026) - We are delighted to confirm we have signed young centre/second row Toby Warren until the end of the 2026 season. Toby - who only recently turned 22 - is a product of the York Knights' Excel player development programme after impressing at an amateur level for New Earswick All Blacks and Heworth. Having initially joined
- [2026 SEASON TICKETS ARE HERE](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/2026-season-tickets-are-here) - THE BIG MOMENT IS FINALLY HERE! As has been teased earlier this week, 2026 season tickets are now available for fans to buy. Fans can either click HERE , the link on the front page of our website or the "TICKETS" section which can be found by clicking the menu section of our website (along
- [2026 SEASON TICKET PERKS: FREE PROGRAMMES](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/2026-season-ticket-perks-free-programmes) - We are delighted to confirm that 2026 season ticket holders will once again be able to collect a free match-day programme at every home game at The Alexander Stadium. Fans will know that since the 2024 season the club - in conjunction with its partners and sponsors Curtis Sport - have produced a 32-page match-day
- [HURRICANES PARTNER WITH HEREFORD HARRIERS IN WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LEAGUE REBRAND](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/hurricanes-partner-with-hereford-harriers-in-wheelchair-rugby-league-rebrand) - Wheelchair Rugby League is coming to Midlands Hurricanes in the 2026 season, thanks to a new partnership with existing side Hereford Harriers. Hereford Harriers were formed in the autumn of 2014 and first competed in the RFL Championship the year after. They have won the RFL Challenge Trophy twice, the first coming during the inaugural
- [PROVISIONAL 2026 BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS REVEALED](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/provisional-2026-betfred-championship-details-revealed) - As has been reported and revealed by various Championship clubs throughout the off-season, substantial progress has been made in finalising the fixture list for the 2026 Championship season. We therefore believe it is only fair to update fans as we will be looking to launch our 2026 season tickets shortly. 2026 Betfred Championship Format Following
- [2026 SEASON TICKET PERKS: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET TICKETS](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/canes-continue-to-partner-with-warwickshire-county-cricket) - We are delighted to confirm that the Midlands Hurricanes will continue to partner with Warwickshire County Cricket Club for the 2026 season, with fans able to enjoy more sport than ever in Birmingham at two fantastic stadiums in The Alexander and Edgbaston. The continued deal means that Canes fans will be able to use their
- [2026 CHALLENGE CUP FORMAT CONFIRMED](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/2026-challenge-cup-format-confirmed) - Details of the 2026 Challenge Cup - including the date and format of the First and Second Round draws - have been confirmed. The First Round (ties to be played weekend 10/11 January) will see 34 community clubs from across the UK compete in 17 fixtures for a place in the Second Round (ties to
- [CLUB STATEMENT: JOSH JORDAN-ROBERTS](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/club-statement-josh-jordan-roberts) - 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
- [JOSH JORDAN-ROBERTS EXTENDS](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/josh-jordan-roberts-extend) - 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
- [BEATTIE RE-SIGNS FOR THE CANES](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/beattie-re-signs-for-the-canes) - 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
- [NEW HOME SHIRT NOW AVAILABLE](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/new-home-shirt-now-available) - It's out. As first reported here, our new kit suppliers are Paladin and the new home shirts are now available for pre-order until midnight on Friday 28 November. Men's, women's and children's sizes all available. Order here.
- [WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/welcome-to-our-new-website) - It's a big welcome to our new look website as we start our campaign in the RFL Championship for the 2026 season. This site has been designed by Ian Golden at Sporting Records Online Ltd, who may be known to some as the League Express reporter at our home matches. In addition to designing this
- [FOULSTONE JOINS AS STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/foulstone-joins-as-strength-and-conditioning-coach) - Former Salford and Huddersfield coach joins Canes’ backroom staff We are delighted to announce the signing of Carl Foulstone as our new Head of Strength and Conditioning Coach. Carl will take over the role from Josh Griffin following the announcement that he has signed for Super League club York Knights ahead of the 2026 season.
- [CANES SEEK NEW TEAM/KIT MANAGER](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/canes-seek-new-team-kit-manager) - Canes seeking interested applicants for supporting role Following the conclusion of the 2025 Betfred League One season and discussions with Head Coach Mark Dunning, we can announce the departure of current Team/Kit Manager Adam Moffat due to his other work and family commitments. Whilst disappointed to be losing a valued member of the team, everyone
- [NEWBOULT SIGNS EXTENSION](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/newboult-signs-extension) - 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
- [CLUB STATEMENT: 2025 IMG RANKINGS UPDATE](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/club-statement-2025-img-rankings-update) - Managing Director Eorl Crabtree reflects on IMG grading Speaking with CanesTV after Thursday and Friday’s announcement in respect of the 2025 IMG rankings, Managing Director Eorl Crabtree had this to say: “Midlands Hurricanes acknowledge the latest IMG grading announcement, which confirms the club as a Grade C organisation. This provides a clear benchmark as we
- [BOWSER BACK FOR 2026](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/bowser-back-for-2026) - 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
- [YOU WANT MORE? WE GOT MOORE!](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/you-want-more-we-got-moore) - 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
- [2025 DEPARTURE LIST](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/2025-departure-list) - 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
- [DICKINSON JOINS THE STORM](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/dickinson-joins-the-storm) - 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
- [RESTALL SWAPS YORKSHIRE FOR MIDLANDS](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/restall-swaps-yorkshire-for-midlands) - 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
- [JEBSON JOINS THE STORM](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/jebson-joins-the-storm) - 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
- [IRELAND INTERNATIONAL JOINS ON TWO-YEAR DEAL](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/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](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/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
- [Craven is a Cane until 2027](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/craven-is-a-cane-until-2027) - Veteran half-back joins on two year deal We are delighted to confirm that seasoned half-back Danny Craven will join the club until the end of the 2027 season following the expiry of his contract at Sheffield Eagles. Danny, 33, has almost 270 professional appearances to his name with the vast majority occurring during his lengthy
- [Moran on board for 2026](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/moran-on-board-for-2026) - Scottish international signs 12-month extension We are pleased to confirm that we have agreed an extension to prop Kieran Moran’s contract that will see his stay at the club extended until at least the end of the 2026 season. Kieran, 28, who has just over 100 appearances under his belt domestically and internationally, first joined
- [Who Else? Lewis joins the Hurricanes](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/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](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/vice-captains-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
- [Horner remains a Cane a fourth season](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/horner-remains-a-cane-a-fourth-season) - We are delighted to confirm that Todd Horner will be a Cane until at least the end of the 2026 season after the club decided to exercise its option to extend his contract by a further 12 months. Todd, 21, joined the Canes in June 2023 as one of Head Coach Mark Dunning’s first signings
- [Aaron Willis Departs](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/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](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/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
- [Details revealed for end of season awards](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/details-revealed-for-end-of-season-awards) - Join us as we celebrate a record-breaking season at The Alex We are pleased to be able to confirm details of the Midlands Hurricanes’ End of Season following the conclusion of the 2025 Betfred League One campaign. To give as many fans as possible a chance to attend, we can confirm the awards presentation will
- [Governing body confirms merger of second and third tiers for 2026 onwards](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/governing-body-confirms-merger-of-second-and-third-tiers-for-2026-onwards) - Following discussions between the clubs at Super League, Championship and League One level, we can confirm that a decision has been made to merge the Betfred Championship and Betfred League One into a single division (currently envisaged to be 21 clubs) for the 2026 season and beyond. This means that regardless of how the Midlands
- [Wilko commits future to Canes](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/wilko-commits-future-to-canes) - Young powerhouse puts pen to paper until 2027 We are thrilled to announce that young second-rower Tom Wilkinson has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract that will keep him at the Hurricanes until the end of the 2027 season. Tom will be no stranger to Canes fans, having made his
- [Sully signs two year extension](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/sully-signs-two-year-extension) - Young halfback commits future to Midlands until end of 2027 We are delighted to announce that half-back Sully Medforth has signed a new contract that will see him remain with the club until the end of the 2027 season. The 20-year-old joined the Hurricanes initially on loan from Hull FC towards the end of last
- [Morris extended until 2027](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/morris-extended-until-2027) - Seasoned forward signs two-year extension We are delighted to confirm that Elliot Morris has signed an extension to his contract that will see remain part of the Hurricanes until the end of the 2027 season. Morris, 29, joined the Canes during pre-season following his release after two seasons with then-Championship side Dewsbury Rams. The experienced
- [Roberts remains a Cane for 2026](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/roberts-remains-a-cane-for-2026) - Former Super League winger signs on for a second year at The Alex We are delighted to confirm that Luis Roberts has signed a contract extension with the Canes that will see him remain at the club until the end of the 2026 season. Roberts, 23, joined the Canes just before the beginning of the
- [Canes seek new head of strength and conditioning](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/canes-seek-new-head-of-strength-and-conditioning) - The Midland Hurricanes can announce the intended recruitment of a new Head of Strength and Conditioning for the upcoming 2025/26 season. As the club transitions to its new Canes Gym Training Facility this role will be instrumental in harnessing the advantages it brings to athletic performance. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop and refine the
- [Canes partner with Paladin as new kit supplier](https://midlandshurricanes.co.uk/canes-partner-with-paladin-as-new-kit-supplier) - Paladin Sports is a respected global brand with established operations in New Zealand and the US, and an ever-growing presence here in the UK. In Australia, Paladin has earned a reputation as the go-to name in Rugby League, driven by the expertise of former Man of Steel Jamie Lyon and ex-London Bronco Shane Rodney. The

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