Rushton signs long-term deal with Giants

Harry Rushton has penned a new long-term deal with Huddersfield Giants, which will see him remain in the Claret and Gold until at least the end of the 2027 season.

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— Huddersfield Giants ?? (@Giantsrl) April 3, 2024

The talented youngster joined the Giants during the off-season of 2022 from NRL side Canberra Raiders, and has had a bright start to his Super League career, shining in the defeat of Catalans Dragons at the John Smith's Stadium before unfortunately his 2023 season was cut short by injury.

The ACL injury sustained in training saw him miss the remainder of the season, but upon regaining fitness and returning to the line-up in recent weeks, Rushton has shown his ability as a ball-playing middle forward and a key member of Ian Watson's side.

Born in England but of Irish descent, Rushton started his career at Wigan Warriors before joining Canberra, then finding his home in Huddersfield at the Giants.

A talented loose forward, prop or back rower, his versatility within the squad is viewed of crucial value to Ian Watson's long-term vision at the Giants.

Rushton discussed penning his new deal at the Giants, and how he has found his home in Huddersfield:

"I've been here in Huddersfield for around 18 months now and I settled in right away, everyone from the coaching staff, players and everyone behind the scenes has always made me feel really welcome.

"I'm excited to spend my future here, I was really unlucky with the injury last year and that was a tough period for me, but to be rewarded for my hard work with a new deal means a lot.

"I enjoy working with Ian Watson, I've been putting in a lot of work behind the scenes over the past few months to get where I am now and I'm looking forward to the next few years, and hopefully building on what we've started.

"My dad is Rugby League through and through, so for him to watch me playing Super League, is an extremely proud moment for my family, and I hope to continue this into the future."

Head Coach Ian Watson commented on keeping another young talent at the Giants:

" We're absolutely over the moon with him signing, we have an ambition as a club to retain high quality young players and we rate Harry extremely highly.

" We hope that he can fulfil his potential with Huddersfield and his ability will lead him to be a leader and future international player.

" We've got high ambitions for Harry, he's focused and driven and hard-working, you can't ask for much more of a player and he's exactly the type of player we want at this club.

" The work that he's been putting in during his injury has showed his drive and determination to return stronger, and he has done that with his re-introduction into the first team."