Championship

Ex-Wakefield Trinity and Cronulla Sharks man leaves Featherstone Rovers

by
Sam Cook
May 22, 2025

Featherstone Rovers have confirmed the immediate exit of one of their overseas forwards who counts Cronulla Sharks and Wakefield Trinity as former clubs.

The Flat Cappers have released a statement confirming that forward Toby Boothroyd has left the club and will make an immediate return Down Under.

Boothroyd has made just four appearances for Featherstone Rovers having suffered injuries this season but he played and scored in their recent win over Widnes Vikings, having also started the season with a try against Waterhead in the Challenge Cup.

The Australian was signed by Wakefield Trinity ahead of their 2024 campaign in the Championship but he was plagued throughout with injuries, only making 11 appearances in their treble-winning season.

Injuries meant he missed both the 1895 Cup Final and the Grand Final but Featherstone moved quickly to snap him up, however, he now departs Rovers with the player and head coach Paul Cooke commenting on his exit.

Featherstone Rovers confirm exit of overseas forward

In a statement released by the club, Boothroyd said: “I have made a very difficult but necessary decision to return to Australia immediately for personal reasons. I would like to thank Paddy and Martin for the opportunity to play for Featherstone.

“To the fans, your support and passion has meant the world to me. This team is in a great place with Paul, Ian and Ged in charge and I’m confident this season will be a very successful one.”

Head coach Paul Cooke added: “Toby made a very difficult decision to return home with his partner Sarah immediately after the Widnes game.

“Toby has been the consummate professional during his time at our club. Whilst not playing as many games as he nor we would have liked, when Toby was on the field he made a big difference with his ability in attack to find the right lines on the edges, his clever ball playing and his solid defence.

“We will all miss Toby, he knows how much he means to me personally, us all as staff and the teammates he leaves within our group.

“Off the field, he’s made a massive contribution, buying into the coaching methods and he has shown through his professional approach to be a leader when it comes to working hard physically and mentally to be the best he can be. Other players have learned more than he will know.

“We wish Toby, his partner Sarah and all of his family a happy reunion back in Australia. Toby and his family will be welcomed back at the club anytime. Keep in touch my friend.

“Once a flat capper, always a flat capper.”