BRAD HOLROYD and Oliver Whitford have signed new contracts with Keighley Cougars for 2026.

Winger Holroyd has had a nomadic career to date, playing at Leigh Centurions, Rochdale Hornets, Workington Town and Widnes Vikings as well as in Australia for Mackay Magpies.

But he is staying in Keighley for a second season after scoring six tries in 20 appearances during a disappointing campaign which saw the Cougars finish second from bottom in League One.

“I’m glad to sign another year with Keighley,” said Holroyd, 25.

“We weren’t where we needed to be this season, but at the back end of it we showed what we can do.

“With a full pre-season under Killer (head coach Alan Kilshaw) and Burtz (assistant Danny Burton), we can turn around last year’s form.”

Ireland international Whitford, who can play across the backline, made six appearances in his first season at Keighley, scoring once, and has now committed to a second year.