Hampshire close to new deal to stay with Wakefield

RYAN HAMPSHIRE looks set to remain at Wakefield Trinity despite the club previously announcing he would leave Belle Vue in November.

The 24-year-old from Wakefield played every Super League game for Chris Chester’s side last term but was previously unable to agree a renewed contract at his hometown club.

His current deal expires next month but the utility back is now expected to remain a Wakefield player next season.

Following his two-try heroics against London Broncos last month, Hampshire said: “Tonight, I showed how much this club means to me.

“I just feel coming into this game, the last few weeks – I don’t like to blow myself up – but I have been the top try-scorer, got top assists, most carries and played three positions when needed.

“So I just feel I am worth a little bit more than what the offer is.”

Hampshire was one of seven players confirmed to be leaving Wakefield when the club announced their end-of-season departures last month. However, the parties are now believed to have come to an agreement as Hampshire will extend his spell with Trinity into a third season.

Elsewhere, Leeds Rhinos have off-loaded Ashton Golding and Matt Parcell to Huddersfield Giants and Hull KR respectively.

Golding played the majority of his rugby at Post Office Road last term, making over 20 appearances for Featherstone Rovers. The Jamaican international made his Rhinos debut in 2013 but has now signed a three-year deal at West Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield.

Meanwhile, Parcell has joined the Robins on a one-year deal after spending the end of the 2019 season on loan in East Yorkshire.

Featherstone Rovers have confirmed James Webster as their new head coach.