Super League Clubs

Former Hull FC centre Ben Crooks has signed a three-year deal with Castleford Tigers

 

Ben left Hull FC at the end of last season and joined NRL side Parramatta but failed to break into the team and Ben will join the Castleford Tigers in November.

 

Ben Crooks said “Joining Parramatta Eels was designed to improve my skills and mature me both as a player and a person in the highest quality environment in world rugby league, while experiencing a new, independent and memorable lifestyle”

 

"Even though I have not yet managed to break through and play in the NRL, I believe I have achieved my goals in my career development and will return to Super League a better player for the experience.

 

"I have loved my time at Parramatta and thank everyone for their guidance and support.

 

"We have had talks with a handful of Super League clubs, including a return to Hull FC.

 

"Castleford Tigers are my hometown club who made a determined effort to sign me both now and when I first turned professional, and I am anticipating an exciting new chapter in my career.

 

"The Tigers have made massive strides on and off the field in the past two years and I am looking forward to working with Daryl Powell, who has a proven track record of bringing out the best in players and thus fulfilling their potential."

 

Castleford Tigers coach Daryl Powell said “I am really pleased we have been able to secure the signature of Ben Crooks at the Tigers. He has shown huge potential as a player and we are confident that our environment will bring the best out of him in every facet of the game.

 

"Ben is quick and athletic with a great try-scoring ability who we feel will fit neatly into the way we like to play the game."