Rugby league: Konrad Hurrell confirms move to Leeds Rhinos

  • 18/10/2018
Hurrell has inked a three-year deal.
Hurrell has inked a three-year deal. Photo credit: Photosport

Konrad Hurrell has confirmed his move north to join England's Leeds Rhinos on a three-year deal.

Hurrell was contracted to the NRL's Gold Coast Titans until the end of the 2019 season but the club agreed to grant him an early release.

He has made 113 NRL appearances during his career with the NZ Warriors and Titans.

The Rhinos are one of England's most successful franchises, winning 11 championships - most recently in 2017 - and 13 Challenge Cups - rugby league's version of football’s FA Cup.

Hurrell will link up with former Warriors teammate and Tongan international Tui Lolohea, who signed a three-year deal with the club earlier this year.

He'll also link with former Tonga assistant coach, David Furner, who Hurrell says was a big motivating factor in making the move.

"I’m looking forward to getting to Leeds and especially having the chance to work with Dave Furner again," said Hurrell.

"I have done a lot with Dave in the Tongan camp over the last few years and he has helped me a lot. I am excited about the move and the next three years.

"I have heard that the fans are really loud and they love the game. I can’t wait for the big games at Emerald Headingley and playing in front of those guys."

The 27-year-old was a key part in Tonga's fairytale run to the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup in October 2017.

But Hurrell has been left out of the squad for Saturday's historic test against Australia in Auckland.

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