Huddersfield sign Ryan Brierley from Leigh Centurions

Huddersfield have signed Leigh half-back Ryan Brierley, the Championship club announced on Sunday.

Brierley is out of contract at the Centurions at the end of the season and has now agreed a deal to move to the John Smith's Stadium.

The 24 year-old was the first player in Leigh's history to be top try-scorer in four successive seasons and his tally of 43 in the 2014 season was the third highest ever for the club.

Leigh head coach Neil Jukes wished Brierley well for the future and thanked him for his services to in a statement released on Sunday.

"Ryan has undoubted ability and is now at a club where he has the opportunity to play Super League," he said.

"I genuinely hope that everything works out for him and I'll be keeping an eye on his performances, having spent a lot of time on his progression.

"I appreciate his efforts during his time at the Club for me as assistant and then head coach and likewise I'd hope Ryan in return will be grateful for what Leigh Centurions have done for him.

"I sincerely hope he advances himself at the highest level of the club game, Super League."

Brierley is set to join up with his new teammates ahead of Friday's Super League fixture away at Wakefield. Huddersfield are currently second bottom of Super League, having picked up just one win so far this season.