Hunslet RLFC are delighted to announce the signing of 23-year-old Australian hooker Kobe Rugless from Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles.
Kobe came through the Roosters junior set up and started his pro career at North Sydney Bears in the New South Wales Cup before moving to Newcastle Knights where he made 14 appearances and was selected in the Knights NRL Squad to face Queensland Cowboys.
Kobe spent the 2024 season playing for the Sea Eagles, where he made 20 appearances in the NSW Cup and also played for Manly in a first grade pre-season game against the Brisbane Broncos.
Dean Muir will be excited to see what the talented youngster can bring to what is already shaping up to be a strong squad for 2025.
Dean said “Kobe is a quality player and will add to our talented squad. He has the ability to play a number of different positions and fits our recruitment mould perfectly.
“He is young and will get better every week. It’s really exciting to see what he achieve with us this year. He is a real statement signing for the Club.”
Kobe, who is the son of former London Broncos player Troy, was a junior boxing standout, winning national titles as a teenager and touring the globe with the Australian team, before making the decision to stick with the Rugby League.
Kobe commented “Firstly, I just want to say how grateful I am for the club to give me an opportunity to come over to England and represent the fans and the community of Hunslet.
“I can’t wait to meet all the staff and especially can’t wait to meet all the players and get stuck into training together so we can make a mark on the Championship competition for the season coming.”
With our second Australian player signed up for 2025, next season’s Championship campaign looks set to be one of the most exciting in the Club’s proud history.
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