Castleford sign Papua New Guinea hooker Rimbu

BBC

Fri, 1 Nov 2024, 2:31 pm·1-min read

Judah Rimbu celebrates a try with a team-mate — Judah Rimbu had been playing for Papua New Guinea Hunters in his native country [Getty Images]

Castleford Tigers have signed Papua New Guinea international hooker Judah Rimbu on a two-year deal.

The 23-year-old joins the club from Papua New Guinea Hunters, for whom he made 23 appearances in this year's Queensland Cup, scoring 16 tries and earning the competition's player of the year award.

Rimbu - who captained his country in the recent Rugby League Pacific Championships - can also play as a half-back.

He joins fellow PNG internationals Liam Horne and Sylvester Namo at Cas.

The club's director of rugby Danny Wilson said: “Judah has had an exceptional year and has generated a lot of interest in his services, so to win the race for his signature is very pleasing.

"He is an exciting player and will bring a lot of spark to the team."