Josh Hodgson set to sign new Hull KR deal
HULL KR are close to securing the long-term future of one of their brightest stars, with hooker Josh Hodgson agreeing a new deal.
The Mail understands the Robins have agreed terms with the 22-year-old England Knight over an extended and improved contract.
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Josh Hodgson
The deal could even be signed and confirmed later this week if final details are concluded.
The news will be a massive boost to Rovers, and should help soften the blow of losing another rising star, prop Scott Taylor, to Wigan.
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Hodgson, who signed from city neighbours Hull FC in 2009, still had another two seasons to run on his current deal at MS3 Craven Park.
However, with him quickly establishing himself as one of England's brightest talents for the future, KR have been keen to tie him to the club longer-term.
Negotiations have been ongoing for some time, and sources have told the Mail Hodgson is now prepared to commit his future to the club and agree to a deal keeping him at KR until the end of 2016.
It comes on the back of the player's best season in red and white, in which he swept the board at Rovers end of season awards night, claiming the player of the year, players' player of the year and tackle of the season prizes.
Those awards followed a campaign in which not only was he twice selected to represent the England Knights development side, but also received a call-up to the senior international squad ahead of the second summer clash with the Exiles, having impressed coach Steve McNamara.
When contacted by the Mail, Rovers chairman Neil Hudgell would not discuss the finer details of the deal.
However, he did say 'positive talks' had been held, and that he was hopeful they would be concluded 'very soon'.
The news comes as the long-running saga over the future of fellow England Knight Taylor looks set to be finally resolved this week.
The Robins have agreed a deal with Wigan Warriors for the 21-year-old to move to the DW Stadium, following former Rovers teammate Blake Green.
The Aussie left KR in a deal which netted the club £100,000, and whilst Hudgell has not revealed the value of Taylor's deal, he has already said KR are keen on a 'cash and players' exchange.
Those talks are now believed to be in advanced stages, with the deal set to be confirmed before the end of the week.
It comes as KR continue to push a policy of focusing on developing young talent, rather than continuing to rely on overseas stars, as has been the case since winning promotion to Super League in 2006.
The Mail also understands Rovers have recently made a cash offer for an as yet unnamed British youngster from a rival Super League club.
Comments
by rovers21
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 1:27PM
“I told you about dobson 2 weeks before it came out in papers birdbox...who's the fool now ? and where's ranji... end of the day I know my stuff he still wants to leave but been offered a car...captaincy and a new bonus end of the day he wont leave now as rovers have give him 20 grand a year more.”
by shunterone
Tuesday, October 16 2012, 8:56AM
“off not of.”
by shunterone
Tuesday, October 16 2012, 8:55AM
“Krsell. A typical comment from a typical thick duller.! Rovers sign briscoe,hall,hodgson of the dullers and we are signing your cast offs,yet you sign galea and watts off us and they are not cast offs.Double standards or what.! You are a fine example of a thick duller with double standards,by the way their is a rumour that your signing of paul johnson (4th choice at wakey) has sent shock waves and fear through s/l.Hows the best halfback pairing in s/l coming along.?? lol.!!”
by kr-sell-sell
Tuesday, October 16 2012, 7:32AM
“shunterone, imbecile haha!!!
with sheriff, green, taylor, watts, galea, you finished below us and below bradford who had 6 points deducted!!!
have a look at your new signings !! yes spot on to finish bottom next season hahaha”
by 2biscuits
Monday, October 15 2012, 8:17PM
“Apparently he was promised a free family pass for the new stand.
Its an offer Josh couldnt refuse as he thinks he will get a premium on Ebay as the Directors told him demand has exceeded all expectations.”
by shunterone
Monday, October 15 2012, 8:16PM
“Chris,our friendly neighbourhood thicko.What dont you understand about players being released,watts was released because he became too big for his boots,so he should fit in well with you and ben galea who has been great for us,but time catches everybody up and in our opinion he didnt command a big wage at nearly 35,but of course you have a good record with old pro's dont you,long,gleeson,dykes etc,need I say more.!!
Briscoe was great for us,while you kept motu tony,brilliant and when we released him he went to widnes and spent nearly all season injured,hall and hodgson cracking signings.Hope your happy with your signings losing manu and gaining ellis,no gain there but of course you have signed paul johnson,breathtaking! and re-signed o'meley and aspinwall andcrookes and arundle have come from season long injuries,I bet wigan,warry saints,leeds etc are worried sick.Has bateman,amor signed yet,no they stuck 2 fingers up to you shower and stayed at their hard up clubs.Says it all. Sweet dreams.!!”
by easthullfc11
Monday, October 15 2012, 7:24PM
“by the way , there's article on kr site about one of their players who nearly died. and seems bums,10-5.ranji etc can't even be bothered to post good luck. says it all really. pretty shameful if you ask me.”
by easthullfc11
Monday, October 15 2012, 7:10PM
“why did hkr drop "pride of east hull" ??? waiting lol”
by ChrisNHull
Monday, October 15 2012, 6:51PM
“Shunterwoman Now why do you think our first team could be beaten by our feeder team Hull KR 11 8 yet historically they still finish below us, it is simply because our feeder team up their game when they are playing Hull in order to get a contract with the biggest club in the City. 2 at very least this season, Rovers top players who rovers wanted to keep have been lucky with maybe 2 more to come. Yet Hull release players who end up at KR because they are not wanted by Hull. Hodgeson, Briscoe, Hall, Horne but a few.”
by talisman
Monday, October 15 2012, 6:50PM
“shuntertone ah so because you have won more derbies in sl it make you the most suscesful overall ? have Rovers won more trophies than Fc ? have rovers won more derbies over the years?”