Hull Kingston Rovers sign Australian full back Adam Quinlan on two-year deal
Wednesday 21 December 2016 19:29, UK
Hull Kingston Rovers have made a big statement for the 2017 campaign by signing Australian Adam Quinlan on a two-year contract.
The versatile full-back boasts NRL experience with St George and was part of the Illawarra Cutters side who won last season's Super Championship.
The 24-year-old has been a stand-out performer in reserve grade Down Under and ran in six tries during 11 Super League appearances for St Helens during a short spell at the club in 2015.
Quinlan told the club: "I feel very privileged to be offered the opportunity to come and play for Hull KR.
"When I played in Super League a couple of seasons ago, Rovers were a big team and they still are so it's a great opportunity for me to come over and represent a good club.
"It came as a bit of a shock to me to hear they had been relegated but from what I've heard I think we've got what it takes to bounce back and get the club back into Super League where they belong. I'm truly excited to help do that."
Head coach Tim Sheens added: "Adam's speed will be really important for us as well as his experience out the back.
"He's a good talker who organises the line and he's played in the halves too. He's been in good form and he'll be a great fit for us with the style we want to play.
"With the recent injury to young Matty Marsh, we wanted to bring in a specialist full-back. Adam is a really good signing for the club who has experience of playing in England previously for St Helens and whilst it's unlucky for Marshy, he'll learn a lot from him."
