Castleford Tigers prospect joins Featherstone Rovers

Featherstone Rovers have signed teenage winger Jacob Doyle from neighbours Castleford Tigers.
Jacob Doyle in pre-season action for Castleford against Featherstone. Picture by Steve Riding.Jacob Doyle in pre-season action for Castleford against Featherstone. Picture by Steve Riding.
Jacob Doyle in pre-season action for Castleford against Featherstone. Picture by Steve Riding.

Featherstone Rovers have signed teenage winger Jacob Doyle from neighbours Castleford Tigers.

The 19-year-old Tigers academy product received Castleford's Colin Butterfield rookie of the year trophy in 2019.

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Doyle said: “This is an exciting new chapter in my career, I’m looking forward to getting into a new environment and challenging myself.

“I want to be the best player I can be, but most of all I want to be able to contribute to the team and showcase my abilities in a first team situation.”

Rovers’ Football Manager, Steve Gill said: “We’re really pleased we have been able to bring Jacob into the fold; he is a hard-working uncompromising winger who will give us great cover on the wing but will certainly push for a first team place."

Gill added: “He loves to do the hard work coming out of back field and also has a great defensive skillset as well as an excellent try scoring record with the Castleford’s under-19s

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"He is another player whose career is growing promisingly and is a welcomed addition to the squad.”

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