Featherstone Rovers sign Super League hooker

Featherstone Rovers have added explosive young hooker Harry Bowes to their squad ahead of the 2024 season from Wakefield Trinity.

Born and raised in the Wakefield district, Bowes played his junior rugby at Shaw Cross before joining the Wakefield Trinity system at fifteen, where he has remained ever since.

Now 22, Harry is excited about embarking on a new project and linking up with James Ford once more:
“I’m pleased to be joining Featherstone and can’t wait to get out in front of the Blue Wall. The club is embarking on an exciting project, and I’m looking forward to playing my part in its success and linking up with Fordy once again.”

Head Coach James Ford himself added: “Harry will bring lots of energy, drive and competitiveness to our club. He fits in with what we’re trying to build, and I’m excited to get the opportunity to work closer with him and to help him fulfil his potential.”

This comes after the club announced that they have retained Jack Bussey’s services ahead of the 2024 campaign. The talismanic forward has signed a new contract at his local club and will enter his 10th season with the club.

James Ford said on this: “We were all impressed with how Jack responded to his injury and approached rehab. He had a positive impact on his return. I look forward to working with him and seeing what he can deliver in the coming season.”

Jack Bussey added: “I’m delighted to be staying with the club. It’ll be my 10th season at Featherstone, and I can’t wait to get stuck in.”

The club are certainly finding a way forward after missing out on promotion agreeing a ground breaking partnership with Bartercard.

Chris Kirby, Managing Director said of the partnership: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Featherstone Rovers. We were keen to approach Rovers to be the catalyst in driving our brand forward in the north. We are keen to speak with any businesses in the area who may be interested in hearing more about how we can help improve their cash flow by bartering with 55,000 members of our Trade Exchange. ”

Martin Vickers, Rovers CEO added: “I’m delighted to announce this partnership with Bartercard. We’re looking forward to helping them grow the brand and engage with the business community within the region and beyond. It’s an exciting time at this club and within the sport and it’s great to have global brands such as Bartercard onboard to support this”.

“I personally am looking forward to seeing the Bartercard network going from strength to strength, which will in turn provide significant operational opportunities for the club”.