Wembley history-maker Joe Summers joins Hunslet on loan from Featherstone Rovers

New Hunslet loan signing
Joe Summers in action for Castleford Tigers against Featherstone Rovers. — New Hunslet loan signing Joe Summers in action for Castleford Tigers against Featherstone Rovers.

HISTORY-MAKER JOE Summers has become the latest player to join Hunslet RLFC on loan.

The forward, who can play in the back- or front-row, made his professional debut for Featherstone Rovers in their 1895 Cup final win over York City Knights at Wembley two weeks ago.

The 21-year-old joined Rovers in the off-season from Castleford Tigers’ academy, will fill in for second-row Brad Hey, who injured an ankle in last Sunday’s Betfred League One draw with Keighley Cougars.

Full-back Lewis Young’s loan from Newcastle Thunder has been extended until the end of this season.

Hunslet coach Alan Kilshaw said: “Even before last Sunday I thought we were a little light in the back-row and Brad’s injury only escalated our need to strengthen the squad.

“Joe comes with some big raps. He reminds me a lot of the young [Warrington Wolves player] Joe Philbin, with whom I’ve worked.

“He will add depth to that area and he is a great strike option on the edges.”

Of 26-year-old Young, Kilshaw added: “He is a player I’ve admired for a few seasons now. I tried to sign him several times when I was at Rochdale Hornets and he once told me he was going to Australia – only to stay with Newcastle.

“I will forgive him if he can perform to his potential with us to the end of the season.