HULL KR'S WING PUZZLE STARTS TO TAKE SHAPE WITH JOE BURGESS SIGNED TO NEW CONTRACT

Hull KR have tied down winger Joe Burgess to a new contract after an impressive start to life at the club. 'Budgie' has signed a two-year contract to extend his stay at Craven Park having initially joined from Salford in the pre-season.

That arrangement saw him join the club until the end of the season but having scored seven tries in six games, Burgess has now signed a long-term contract with the Robins which ensures Rovers retain one of their regular wingers following the news that Ryan Hall is leaving the club at the end of the season for Leeds Rhinos.

Burgess made his debut against his former club Salford in round three and has since produced some important performances, none more so than than his two-try display in the Challenge Cup against Leigh Leopards, which secured Rovers a spot in the semi-finals.

"I’m buzzing to be staying for two more years," he said. "I’ve been trying my hardest since I’ve started to get that. I’m really happy living over here and playing for this club, it was a no-brainer once the offer was made, I wanted to get it signed, sealed and delivered.

"Hull KR's pushing for success, and it’s a real drive for the club and for me. It’s definitely a club on the up and that’s on the back of the great work being done on the field by the players and coaching staff and off it too with the board and back office.

"We are have a good culture here, from the boys to our kit man, Bonesy (Alan Fellows). Everyone’s working towards the same goal and that’s the attraction of the club."

After signing a new deal, coach Willie Peters is confident that Burgess will be a key player moving forward. With Hall leaving and Louis Senior currently not offered a deal for next season, he looks set to be Rovers' first-choice winger next season.

"Joe (Burgess) is going to be a key player for us over the next couple of seasons. We were fortunate Joe became available in January and he’s worked extremely hard to earn this new extension with the club.

"An area we wanted to bring in to the club was more speed and Joe certainly brings that, our fans saw a glimpse of that against Leigh a couple of weeks back. Joe’s a really well-liked character within the group and I look forward to working with him over the next couple of seasons."

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