Burgess becomes a Robin

Joe Burgess has a new home for 2024, after it has been announced the winger has signed a one-year deal with Hull Kingston Rovers - ahead of 2024 season.

Prolific Burgess joins the Robins with immediate effect after spending the previous three seasons at Salford Red Devils, scoring 23 tries in 54 appearances.

Signed. Sealed. Delivered. ??

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— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) January 9, 2024

Burgess brings a wealth of experience to the KR squad having 199 top flight appearances under his belt, whilst scoring 138 tries in the process. He also featured in the 2015 Betfred Super League Dream Team and made his England debut that same year.

The winger has played three games for England, once against France, and two against New Zealand as the Lions secured a test series win over the Kiwis on home soil.

In reaction to Joe Burgess signing with the club, Hull KR Head Coach, Willie Peters has said:

"We are delighted that Joe Burgess is joining Hull KR. Joe (Burgess) is an out and out winger - he's a big body and known for his speed.

"It's great that we can bring Joe to the club and there's no doubt he's a great addition to our team.

"What I like about Joe is the feedback I've got of him as a person, it's all been very positive from the players he's played with, that's extremely important to us at Hull KR and him going to Tenerife will only build those connections with his teammates."

Speaking on joining the Robins for 2024, Joe Burgess said: 

"I'm really looking forward to playing for Hull KR, especially playing the home games. I know how tough it is playing there as an away player, I'm looking forward to being on the other side of it.

"Gilly (Oliver Gildart) is my best mate, so I'm looking forward to linking up with him again, I've played with the skipper, Mini (Elliot Minchella), Sam Luckley at Salford and they're all a great set of lads. That's what it's all about, working hard for a good group of lads."

Burgess will join the First Team squad on Hull KR's Warm Weather Training Camp starting tomorrow.