Championship club ‘smash’ target as ex-Castleford Tigers youngster signs

Championship club Hunslet have signed a former Super League academy player as they celebrate ‘smashing’ their initial season ticket target.

The Leeds club finished fourth in Betfred League One, but won that division’s play-off series and beat second-tier Swinton Lions in a sudden-death shootout to secure a place in the Championship for the first time in 10 years.

Former Cornwall winger Mackenzie Scurr, 21, who played seven games on loan from Bradford Bulls last season, has now signed on for 2025 and could feature in a pre-season game at home to York Knights on Sunday, January 12. Scurr spent time at Castleford Tigers as a youngster before joining the Bulls.

Hunslet say interest in the club is booming as they prepare for a return to the second tier. “What a fantastic start to the 2025 season with season ticket sales already above target despite only going on sale four weeks ago,” chief executive Neil Hampshire said.

“Our early bird offers of just £150 for adults and just £100 for over-65s, students and NHS Blue Light cardholders offer exceptional value and I’d urge anyone who hasn’t yet got their season tickets to buy before December 31 when the early bird offer ends.”

Hampshire added: “Interest in the club since we were promoted has been phenomenal and I’d encourage everyone to make it their New Year’s resolution to get down to South Leeds Stadium in 2025 to watch top class sporting entertainment in a friendly, modern environment.”