Ryan Hampshire joins Leigh Centurions on two-year deal from Wigan Warriors
Thursday 3 November 2016 17:24, UK
Leigh Centurions have signed Wigan Warriors utility back Ryan Hampshire on a two-year deal.
The 21-year-old, who can play full-back or half-back, was under contract with Warriors for next year and had been expected to return to them after spending the entire 2016 season on loan at Castleford.
Hampshire, who made 30 appearances for Wigan after making his Super League debut in 2015, scored eight tries in 22 appearances while with the Tigers.
Centurions coach Neil Jukes said: "Ryan wants to challenge for a first-team spot and can play half-back, full-back or wing and do a good job in all departments. First and foremost his aim is to claim a place in the starting 17 in one of those spots.
"He has energy, sharpness and an eye for an opportunity and he will bring freshness to our squad. We have added some youth lately and Ryan's signing enhances that energy in the squad.
"We know that next season will be a tough one and we need strength in depth in every position. From a coach's perspective the fact that he offers such versatility is an added bonus."
