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Jordan Rankin joins Huddersfield for rest of Super League season

Jordan Rankin kicks a conversion for the Tigers
Image: Jordan Rankin kicks a conversion for the Tigers

Jordan Rankin has left the NRL and returned to Super League to play for Huddersfield.

The 25-year-old utility-back, formerly of Hull, has decided to quit Wests Tigers to join the Giants until the end of the season.

Huddersfield head coach Rick Stone said: "The main attraction in Jordan is his ability to play in nearly every position in the back line.

"He's played in the outside-backs, he's played in the halves and he's played a whole NRL season on the wing.

"He's got tremendous utility value, he's obviously been over in the Super League before and he made his NRL debut in 2008 at only 16 years old. So he's got a lot of experience.

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"It's a good opportunity for him to come over here and play and it's a great place for him to further his career.

"We're delighted because he adds skill, he adds speed, he adds experience and some real flexibility to our team.

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"To bring such a quality player in at this time of year is a massive bonus and we're excited to have him join us."

Rankin, who will fly to the UK once he receives a work permit, added: "I'm really excited to join the Giants.

"It's a club I've heard a lot about and know are finding some form in the Super League.

To bring such a quality player in at this time of year is a massive bonus.
Huddersfield head coach Rick Stone

"There's a strong Australian contingent here with Jake Mamo who was coming through at the same time as me, Ryan Hinchcliffe who has won big trophies at Melbourne, Tommy Symonds, Shannon Wakeman and there are also British players like Leroy Cudjoe and Jermaine McGillvary who are quality players that I'm looking forward to playing alongside.

"I spoke with Rick Stone and knew that joining was a great opportunity for me and I'm looking forward to getting started."

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