DUAL-REGISTRATION has become a controversial feature of rugby league since its introduction back in 2013.
It’s an arrangement between clubs whereby a rugby league player within the three pyramids of the sport continues to be registered to his current club but can also be registered to play for a club in a lower league.
The system is mostly aimed at young Super League players who are thought to be not quite ready to make the step up to but for whom first team match experience is likely to be beneficial for their development. This also has been extended to Championship teams dual registering with League One clubs.
Here is every Super League club’s dual-registration partners (that have them, of course) for 2025:
Castleford Tigers
Was dual-registered with Batley Bulldogs in 2024 due to former head coach Craig Lingard’s relationship with both clubs, but that agreement has now ended. The Tigers currently don’t have a dual-registration partner.
Catalans Dragons
Was dual-registered with Toulouse Olympique in 2024 and will likely partner up again for 2025, though nothing has been announced.
Huddersfield Giants
Partnered with newly-promoted Championship side Hunslet, with Huddersfield starlet George Flanagan Jnr enjoying a spell at the Parksiders towards the back end of 2024.
Hull FC
Hull FC have not had a dual-registration partner since 2023 when they were allied with former Championship club Newcastle Thunder, who are now in League One.
Hull KR
Partnered with Keighley Cougars and then Featherstone Rovers in 2024, but Hull KR have not announced any such dual-registration agreement as of yet.
Leeds Rhinos
Partnered with Halifax Panthers for the 2024 season but have not yet confirmed any such agreement for 2025.
Leigh Leopards
Partnered with Rochdale Hornets in 2023, but Leigh Leopards were keen to utilise their reserve grade in 2024. No partner for 2025.
Salford Red Devils
Partnered with Barrow Raiders for 2025.
St Helens
Partnered with Swinton Lions in 2024, but no agreement has yet been struck for 2025 with Swinton now playing in League One.
Wakefield Trinity
Partnered with Batley Bulldogs for 2025.
Warrington Wolves
Partnered with League One side Keighley Cougars as well as Championship club Widnes Vikings for 2025.
Wigan Warriors
Partnered with the likes of Wakefield Trinity, Barrow Raiders and Midlands Hurricanes in 2024, but no agreement has yet been reached for 2025.
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