DIGBY SIGNS FOR THE LIONS

31 October 2018

The club is pleased to announce the signing of centre Joe Digby, the club’s fourth new signing ahead of the 2019 season.

Swinton Lions are pleased to announce the signing of young centre Joe Digby, ahead of the 2019 Championship season.

Digby’s signature marks the second signing of the 2019 off-season from Leigh Miners, following the arrival of prop forward Frankie Halton last week. Both were part of the squad that earned the side promotion back to the National Conference Premier Division.

The 19-year-old has earned international honours and was recently named in England Community Lions squad for the Home Nation Series. He also featured for his country in the U19s European Championship Final against France earlier this year, where the young Lions were narrowly beaten 24-26 after missing out on a score in the last seconds of the game.

He has also represented at county level for Lancashire, named in the squad for the Autumn Tri-Counties Series in 2017.

Joe expressed his delight at signing for Swinton, stating: “I’m really grateful for the opportunity to join a Championship side and couldn’t be more excited for the year ahead of me working with the Lions.”

“REALLY EXCITED BY HOW MUCH I THINK JOE CAN DEVELOP WITH US”

Lions Head Coach Stuart Littler praised the players performances “Another young and hungry player who I know a lot about. Joe has been on a good few professional clubs radar due to consistent performances with his amateur club Leigh Miners Rangers.

“These performances have led to Joe gaining international recognition as well as representative level within college Rugby League. Again, we must thank both Leigh Miners and Wigan & Leigh College for all their support in Joe’s development.

Littler continued: “I am really excited by how much I think Joe can develop with us. He has a great attitude and is another player who maps into our vision of striving to be better. Welcome, Joe!”

You can watch Joe and the rest of the Lions with 2019 season tickets now ON SALE.

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DIGBY SIGNS FOR THE LIONS

“REALLY EXCITED BY HOW MUCH I THINK JOE CAN DEVELOP WITH US”

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