Former Hull KR star Jordan Abdull has secured a permanent move away from Widnes Vikings in a cross-Championship switch that has seen him sign a long-term deal.
Abdull played his best rugby at Hull KR but made the loan switch to Catalans Dragons ahead of the 2024 season but he’d only play a year in Perpignan before joining Rovers’ rivals Hull FC.
There, he wouldn’t play a single game and was eventually released before signing with Widnes Vikings in the Championship, however, he was recently loaned out to Sheffield Eagles.
To date, Abdull has played just one game for Craig Lingard’s side but he made it a try-scoring debut and Sheffield will be hoping there are plenty more tries to come as the 30-year-old has now signed a permanent deal with the Yorkshire club.
A statement from Widnes confirmed that Abdull’s loan move had become a permanent one with the Vikings releasing the former Hull KR man so that he could secure more playing time.
Head coach Allan Coleman said: We would like to thank Jordan for his services to the club and wish him the best of luck for the future.
“It’s great to see him back playing: we couldn’t guarantee him regular game time, and hopefully he’s got a club now where he can focus on that and play on a regular basis.”
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Jordan Abdull signs for Sheffield Eagles
Sheffield Eagles also released a statement to confirm Abdull’s signing with the 30-year-old penning a two-and-a-half year deal, meaning he’s contracted until the end of the 2028 season.
A statement from the Eagles confirmed: “Sheffield Eagles are pleased to confirm the permanent signing of half-back Jordan Abdull from Widnes Vikings on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
“The 30-year-old initially joined the Eagles on a one-month loan just two weeks ago and made an immediate impact, scoring a try and earning Player of the Match on his debut against Salford R.L.F.C.”
Abdull missed Sheffield’s most recent game on account of the fact the Eagles were playing Widnes, however, with the deal now permanent both club and player are excited to see how far the former Super League man can go.
“I’m happy to get it sorted. Widnes have allowed me to take this opportunity, so I’d like to thank them first and foremost,” Abdull said.
“Coming back this year was all about playing as much as I can, and Sheffield have given me that opportunity, something I’m grateful for.
“For the next couple of years, I’ll be trying my best to guide the team around the field, but in the short term, I’m really looking forward to building some connections with the team, and the fans too.”
✍️ Sheffield Eagles are pleased to confirm the permanent signing of half-back Jordan Abdull from Widnes Vikings on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
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