Dragons sign McMeeken

Catalans Dragons are pleased to announce the signing of Mike McMeeken.

The England international joins from Castleford Tigers and is Dragons' first signing ahead of the 2021 season.

McMeeken, 26, has signed a two-year contract which will keep him at the Stade Gilbert Brutus until the end of the 2022 season.

He started his professional career at the London Broncos, making his senior debut in 2012 before joining Tigers in 2015 where he has developed into one of the best back rowers in the competition.

His individual performances were rewarded in 2017 with a nomination for the Super League Dream Team, also earning England honours for the first time in the same year. He represented England on two occasions and was a member of the England squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

This powerful back rower has scored 40 tries in 176 games in his career.

On joining Dragons, McMeeken said: "I’m delighted to be joining this great club with such passionate fans. I have played at the Stade Gilbert Brutus a few times now, so I’ve seen what a great atmosphere the fans generate. It’ll be great to run out in front of them as a home player. 

"Steve [McNamara] explained to me that the club want to recreate the 2018 Challenge Cup success with more silverware and it’s something I definitely want to be a part of. 

"Considering the conditions this season, I thought the lads were unlucky not to get further than they did but hopefully we can get some silverware in the coming seasons. I’m looking forward to getting started in the coming weeks."