Featherstone halfback extends deal

Featherstone Rovers halfback Nu Brown has signed a new deal ahead of the 2021 season.

Brown initially signed for the Rovers in June until the end of the 2020 season, but the season was cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The signing of Brown will replace Louis Jouffret, who will play for Ottawa Aces in 2021.

Reacting to the news, he said: “I’m very excited, it’s been a long year for me not playing so I can’t wait to get to Featherstone to be honest.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting my new teammates and everyone at the club to help Rovers in going one step further than 2019.”

Football Manager Steve Gill added: “I’m pleased for the club that we have been able to secure Nu for the 2021 season, he is a player who will certainly excite and add real quality to the spine of our side.

“The team is really beginning to take shape and the club will look to make further strengthen the squad going into the 2021 season.”