'It's a big club': Rowan Milnes joins Castleford Tigers after calling time on Hull KR stay

By James O'Brien
Published 8th Oct 2023, 19:00 BST
Castleford Tigers have continued their recruitment drive with the signing of Hull KR half-back Rowan Milnes on a two-year deal.

The 24-year-old was under contract until the end of 2025 but has left in pursuit of regular first-team rugby after struggling to establish himself at Craven Park.

Milnes played 48 games in his four seasons with the Robins, including an appearance in this year's Challenge Cup final.

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The Bradford Bulls academy product will join Rovers team-mate Sam Wood at Wheldon Road, as well as other new signings Nixon Putt, Elie El-Zakhem, Sylvester Namo, Josh Hodson, Josh Simm and Luke Hooley.

Rowan Milnes has become Castleford's latest signing. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)Rowan Milnes has become Castleford's latest signing. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)
Rowan Milnes has become Castleford's latest signing. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

“I’m delighted and can’t wait to get started," said Milnes.

"I’ve played there a few times and the fans are just so passionate so I’m looking forward to them cheering me on this time.

"It’s a big club and hopefully we can turn it around next year with a good crop of young players coming in.

“I bring a lot of organisational skills; I can help lead the boys around the park. I back my kicking game and am a playmaker so hopefully I can help the boys around into some good positions.

"There are some exciting players I’m looking forward to meeting and excited to work with.”

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