Following a successful trial period, we are delighted to confirm the signing of Hamza Butt. The 19 year old centre comes from the Burnley area, but his potential was recognised by Wigan Warriors who took him into their academy system.
Lions’ Head Coach, Paul Wood, said, “We are delighted to welcome Hamza into the squad. He is a young prospect who has come through the Wigan system, and I have followed his progress closely during his time in their academy. He has a strong work ethic and comes highly rated by Wigan.
“Hamza initially joined us on a month-long trial and impressed, so we’ve offered him a deal which takes him through to the end of the 2026 season, and he will be given opportunities to feature in the coming weeks.
“Hamza has impressed us not only with his commitment on the training field at Swinton Lions, but also with the extra work he is putting in away from sessions, including additional gym and wrestling training. This shows his determination to ensure that, when given the opportunity, he is ready to perform and make a real impact.
“So far, we have been very pleased with what we have seen. He is another young player eager to develop his career and continue progressing in the game, and we are happy to support him in his development and help him work towards his goals.”
