Wakefield Trinity sign Ryan Hampshire on one-year deal
Monday 18 December 2017 17:11, UK
Wakefield Trinity have signed utility back Ryan Hampshire on a one-year deal.
The Wakefield-born 22-year-old, who has Super League experience with Wigan Warriors and Castleford Tigers, was on the books of Leigh last season.
Hampshire could make his debut on Boxing day when Trinity play Leeds Rhinos in a friendly at Belle Vue, which is expected to feature three new Rhinos signings - Richie Myler, Nathaniel Peteru and Brad Dwyer.
Hampshire told the club's official website: "I am really excited to be able to represent the club that I have followed since I was a young boy, and it has come a lot earlier than expected.
"It has been a long off season for me, waiting to get something sorted."
Trinity head coach Chris Chester added: "It has taken some work to get there finally got something over the line and I am delighted that Ryan chose to sign with us for a year.
"Ryan certainly gives us some genuine competition in the halves with Finny (Liam Finn), Milky (Jacob Miller) and also Kyle Wood. Really pleased, he is a fantastic young player and looking forward to working with him."
