Batley sign winger Brown

James Gordon

Batley have re-signed winger Alex Brown, hero of their Northern Rail Cup triumph in 2010, following a spell in rugby union.

Brown, 20, was previously at Huddersfield and made his debut for the Giants against St Helens in 2009.

The following season he joined the Bulldogs on a dual-registration deal, and he scored two tries, including the last minute winner, in the cup final win over Widnes at Blackpool in July.

He converted to the 15-man code in the autumn, signing for Sale Sharks, but they have since released him, and he has opted to make a return to Mount Pleasant.