SWINTON LIONS coach Anthony Murray wants to cause opposing teams double trouble – two times over.
He will have two pairs of brothers to call on – the Lynches, centre Aaron and prop Danny, signed from Salford, and the Kelly-Duffys, versatile forwards Trent and Dylan.
That’s after Dylan put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension, a fortnight after Trent did it.
The duo are 21-year-old twins who came through the Wigan Academy together after playing junior rugby at St Helens club Blackbrook Royals.
They were in the Warriors side that beat Saints 15-12 in the 2024 Academy Grand Final.
Both left Wigan at the end of the following season, Trent having played eight times on loan to Swinton, with whom he then signed a twelve-month deal, and Dylan having featured in three matches for Swinton and seven for Rochdale, where he penned a one-year contract.
After 15 more Hornets games, Dylan was released in July and joined Swinton for the remainder of the season, playing a further six times (Trent turned out in 27 Lions matches).
“I’m really pleased Dylan has decided to stay with us,” said Murray.
“After returning to the club following his spell at Rochdale, he showed a lot of promise and reminded everyone of the qualities he brings to us.
“Like Trent, Dylan still has plenty of development ahead. He’s another player with an outstanding work ethic, and his ability to play in the middle as well as the back row gives us valuable versatility.”
A year-long contract extension has been agreed with centre Adam Jones, another Wigan product.
The 29-year-old made 22 appearances this year, and Murray said: “He’s a tough competitor who always puts the team first.”
Swinton have signed Wigan forward Mike Porter and Warrington outside back Tom Marshall.
