Castleford Tigers have signed centre Josh Hodson from Championship facet Batley Bulldogs on a two-year deal.
The 26-year-old has scored 28 tries in 74 video games throughout his profession for each London Broncos and the Bulldogs, with 19 in 29 this 12 months.
Hodson is reunited at Cas with assistant boss Craig Lingard, who he performed beneath within the 2022 Championship Grand Remaining and 2023’s 1895 Cup ultimate.
“I wish to problem myself and are available up from the Championship,” Hodson mentioned.
“[Also, I want to] see how I deal with myself in Tremendous League.”
Midlands-born Hodson performed rugby union with Wasps earlier than switching to rugby league on a part-time foundation with the transfer to the Broncos.
“I am glad to be again in a full time atmosphere and giving myself the time to develop,” he continued.
“I will be giving it my all. I like to hold the ball. I am not going to be holding again and I will give it every part I’ve bought to take the chance with each arms.”