St Helens half back Travis Burns leaving club to return to Australia
Tuesday 30 August 2016 11:15, UK
St Helens half back Travis Burns will join the Wynnum Manly Seagulls next season.
Queensland-born Burns, who is currently on loan at Kingstone Press Championship side Leigh Centurions, joined Saints on a three-year deal from Hull KR in 2014.
But the 32-year-old, who has scored 72 points in 34 games during his time at Langtree Park, has decided the time is right to return to Australia and will represent the Seagulls, who compete in the Intrust Super Cup, a top level competition across Queensland.
"It is the right time to move back home and take up a new challenge," he said.
"My wife and kids have followed me around Australia and the UK for several years and now it's time to put them first.
Live Super 8s Qualifiers
"I'd like to thank the Saints fans for their fantastic support - alongside Mike Rush and Eamonn McManus who have supported me and my family.
"Nothing was too much trouble for them and for that I am most appreciative.
Live Super League Super 8s
"Naturally, it is a shame it didn't work out at Saints but that is how rugby league goes sometimes and I am grateful for the opportunity.
"I'd like to wish the club all the best for the rest of this season and the future."
Watch St Helens face Hull FC in the Super 8s on Friday - coverage begins on Sky Sports 1 at 7:30pm.
Leigh then take on Hull in the Super League Qualifiers on Saturday, with coverage starting at 3pm on Sky Sports 2.
