Giants capture Leeds fullback

Huddersfield have confirmed the signing of Leeds Rhinos fullback Ashton Golding on a three-year deal from 2020.

The 23-year-old made his debut for his hometown club in 2013 and has gone on to make over 60 appearances for the Rhinos.

In the past couple of years, however, Golding has struggled for game time due to the form of Jack Walker, finding himself out on dual-registration with Featherstone,.

He was part of the Rovers’ side who reached the Million Pound Game in Toronto this season, playing 21 games for them this year.

A Jamaica international, he becomes Huddersfield’s second signing for 2020, following Kenny Edwards to the John Smith’s Stadium.

“The main thing for me was an opportunity to play in Super League and be able to compete at the highest level for this historic club,” he said. “I’m just trying to be the best person that I can be – I’m here to learn and I’ve spoken to the coaching staff and I believe that they’re the right people to bring out the best in me.

“I like to defend, I like the defensive side of the game and under Ryan Carr at Featherstone I feel like I’ve developed my offensive side and I’d like to be able to test myself at Super League level.

“I can’t wait to get going, get training and meet all the lads and understand the differences in the clubs.”

Huddersfield head coach Simon Woolford added: “I’ve watched him quite a bit this year and he’s been a stand out at Featherstone and was key to their success this year. He does a really good job defensively which is really important in a full-back.”

“He’s very good with the defensive side of things, he puts his body on the line and his effort is first class.”

“From an attacking point of view, he’s very fast, his passing game is something that has improved from the first time I’ve watched him and that’ll be something we’ll look to keep improving.”

“He’s got a level head, he’s professional and he works hard and these are all things that we’re looking for in recruits to Huddersfield Giants in 2020”