Huddersfield starlet makes Newcastle Knights move

Newcastle Knights have confirmed the signing of Huddersfield Giants youngster Dominic Young on a three-year deal from next season.

The 18-year-old has made just one appearance for the Giants, making his Super League debut in Round 18 against St Helens last season.

An England Academy international, Young is the second highly-rated British youngster to be poached by an NRL club in recent weeks, after Wigan’s Harry Rushton signed for Canberra Raiders.

Newcastle Knights’ recruitment manager Alex McKinnon said: “Dominic is an exceptional athlete. He moves extremely well for his size, and is known for his footwork, physical presence and wonderful attitude to honing his craft.

“He is arguably the top rated 18-year-old in the UK and could have excelled at several clubs, whether that be in the NRL, English Super League or English and French Rugby Union.

“Dom is making a huge sacrifice to chase his dream on the other side of the world and try to establish himself as a first-grade player at such a young age.

“We look forward to welcoming him into the squad come the pre-season.”