CASTLEFORD TIGERS have announced the signing of Wakefield Trinity hooker Liam Hood on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.
Hood, 33, brings a wealth of experience, having featured at the World Cup for Scotland, as well as playing for various clubs across Super League and the Championship, including Widnes, Leeds, Salford, Leigh and Wakefield.
The hooker joins Wakefield team-mate Renouf Atoni, Hull FC pair Jordan Lane and Jack Ashworth plus NRL recruits Mikaele Ravalawa, Semi Valemei, Brock Greacen and Blake Taaffe in making the move to the Tigers.
Hood said: “My agent rang me and said Chris (Chester, director of rugby) had been in contact about an opportunity to join Castleford.
“After speaking to Chris myself, and him telling me about all the positive things going on at the club, I thought it would be a great move for me.
“I’m very excited to be playing in front of the Castleford fans. I know how passionate they are and how much they get behind the team.
“I know it’s not been a great season this year, but I’m hoping we as a group can change that next year, and I’ll be doing everything I can to play my part in that.”
Chester said: “I know Liam Hood really well, having signed him at Wakefield.
“He’s an experienced, calm head who knows how to control a game through the middle.
“He brings with him a winning mentality and plenty of experience playing at the top level.
“Liam is very excited about the changes being made at the club, and he is looking forward to making a big impact both on and off the field.”
Hood scored 25 tries in 98 appearances for Trinity after joining ahead of the 2022 season.