Brooks joins Widnes

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Widnes Vikings had signed front-rower Sam Brooks for the next two years.

Brooks is a Scotland international who has played for Rochdale and Whitehaven.

Brooks made his debut for Scotland against France in the European Championships in November 2015 having moved from Rochdale Hornets to Whitehaven the same year.

Widnes coach Debis Betts’ said Brooks’ signing strengthens his squad.

“Sam has a great desire to be a full-time rugby player, this shone through in training sessions that he took part in,” Betts said.

“We were willing to offer an opportunity and further our relationship with Whitehaven. From the information we acquired on Sam we believe there is potential for Sam to become a Super League front rower. 

“We’d like to thank Whitehaven for developing Sam’s talent over the last season.”