Wakefield Trinity have confirmed the signing of Huddersfield Giants playmaker Olly Russell with the Championship leaders preparing for life in Super League.
Trinity suffered relegation in 2023 after starting the season with 14 consecutive losses but it was their two defeats to local rivals Castleford Tigers that ultimately sunk them as they finished at the foot of Super League.
Since relegation to the Championship, the club has gone from strength to strength with their new owner Matt Ellis promising big and delivering big.
The latest evidence of that has been tonight’s confirmation from the club that they have signed half-back Olly Russell from Huddersfield Giants for the 2025 campaign, with Russell becoming the fourth Super League star to sign for Daryl Powell’s side.
Earlier this year, Wakefield Trinity made the double swoop for England internationals Tom Johnstone and Mike McMeeken from Catalans Dragons on four-year deals. Just this week, they confirmed the signing of Hull FC man Cam Scott.
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Wakefield Trinity make another Super League signing
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It’s yet another statement of intent from Wakefield Trinity who are clearly very confident that they will be returning to Super League via IMG grading points. The club have developed their stadium and drawn in huge attendances to help boost their score as well as winning the 1895 Cup.
They currently sit atop the Championship table and are yet to lose a match in the league and they’re now even stronger for 2025 with the arrival of Russell, a move confirmed via a statement on the club’s website.
It read: “Wakefield Trinity are proud to announce the signing of Olly Russell from Huddersfield Giants on a four year deal until the end of 2028!
“The England Knights halfback becomes the fourth signing for 2025 joining Tom Johnstone, Mike McMeeken and Cameron Scott in committing to join Wakefield.”
Russell, who has been down the pecking order at Huddersfield behind Adam Clune and Tui Lolohea until the recent dropping of Jake Connor, also spoke on the move to Wakefield Trinity.
He said: “I’m really excited about joining Wakefield Trinity for at least the next four years and hopefully beyond. I feel certain it’s the best place for me to keep improving my game and developing my knowledge to another level under Daryl and the rest of the coaching staff.
“The club has signed some brilliant players to go along with the quality they’ve already got and is going in the right direction on and off the field. That’s why I can’t wait for the challenge of bringing more silverware back to Belle Vue. See you in 2025 Wakey Fans.”
Trinity Head Coach, Daryl Powell said: “Olly is a quality halfback who has got so much potential to grow into a top line player.
“I believe he is at the stage of his career where he needs to become the primary organising halfback in a team, and we are delighted to give him the opportunity to do just that.
“He is a fierce competitor and quality communicator who I feel will get the best out of the people around him on a consistent basis. I look forward to working with him in the coming years as we drive towards achieving our goals at Wakefield.”
William friar
June 29, 2024 at 11:44 am
So now it seems Wakefield have been promised super league next year. Not looking good for Leigh who are not wanted by the League and more importantly by Sky going off the presenters. anyway superleagues loss of thousands of home supporters revinue and other teams thousands of away supporters revinue .