SWINTON LIONS have signed forward Charlie McCurrie, son of former Super League player Steve.

McCurrie, 23, has made a single appearance in each of the last two seasons for Salford, where he predominantly featured last season for the club’s reserves side.

Formerly with the Latchford Giants community club, McCurrie spent the beginning of 2024 on trial with Widnes.

He said: “I’m really happy to have the opportunity to join Swinton.

“It’s been a goal of mine for a while to take a step up, and after meeting with Paul (Wood, Swinton coach) and hearing about the club’s direction and ambitions, it was a no-brainer for me to be part of it.

“I’m thankful to Paul and the club for the opportunity, and I’m really looking forward to getting going.”

McCurrie’s dad Steve, who won a cap for Great Britain, was a team-mate of Wood’s during the latter’s early years at Warrington.

Wood said: “It’s great to have Charlie on board with us for the 2026 season.

“After a couple of really good conversations and meeting him face-to-face, as well as reviewing his highlights and experience, I knew he’d be a fantastic addition to the Swinton Lions.

“He’s shown real ambition to push forward after his time with the English Community Lions and Salford Reserves, where he also gained first-team experience.

“What stood out most was his desire to be challenged and pushed harder in 2026 so he can truly maximise his potential.

“That’s exactly the type of attitude we want at Swinton Lions as we continue to build for the future.

“We’re all looking forward to seeing Charlie develop both as a player and as a person throughout the season.”