Dom Young confirms Newcastle Knights transfer after ‘weird’ NRL clash

England international Dom Young has confirmed his mid-season NRL move from Sydney Roosters to Newcastle Knights after a ‘weird’ final game for Trent Robinson’s side.

It’s been a badly-kept secret that Young was set to return to the Knights with the England star leaving the Roosters after 18 months. His former season was stellar but following the signing of rugby union convert Mark Nawaqanitawase, he’s found opportunities harder to come by.

Equally, the Knights have found points hard to come by which has even resulted in the recall of Jackson Hastings, though the signing of Young could have more impact.

During his time with Newcastle, Young scored almost a try per game as he established himself as one of the finest wingers in the NRL. Now, after playing against them on Saturday, he’s set to link up with them by Monday.

That’s something Young has confirmed to The Daily Telegraph with an official announcement from the clubs expected imminently.

Dom Young confirms NRL switch with Englishman set to bunk with international teammate

The Roosters won Saturday’s game 12-6 so whilst Young was on the winning side in the match, he now joins the losing side in review.

“I’ll be in (Newcastle’s) review on Monday,” Young confirmed to the Telegraph after revealing that he has already moved his stuff into Kai Pearce-Paul’s place.

“My mate KPP is putting me up for a little bit. I have to put up with him for a couple of weeks. I drove all my stuff up.”

Reflecting on the bizarre circumstances of entering with one side and leaving with another, Young thanked the Roosters but expressed excitement at his Knights’ return.

“I would be lying to say it wasn’t a weird one coming to the game with the circumstances,” Young explained.

“I appreciate the Roosters. They have been really good to me. I am grateful for the opportunity they have given me. I really enjoyed my last game.

“It was a little bit weird. I still had a job to do because I was a Rooster and I tried to do my best every time I put the jersey on. It was the same tonight regardless of the circumstances. I wanted to finish on a high and finish with a win.”

On his Newcastle return, he said: “I have a lot of good memories at Newcastle. It brings that excitement that I am going to Newcastle as well.

“It’ a good thing for me being back in Newcastle. We still have a big year ahead. I am really excited – I have a lot of good relationships in Newcastle.

“I know everyone. It’ll be awesome even though moving mid-season wasn’t ideal.”