Chris Annakin signs two-year deal with Championship club
Former Wakefield prop Chris Annakin has signed a new two-year deal with Championship club Dewsbury.
The 30-year-old forward joined the Rams on a permanent basis from Super League side Wakefield in 2020 having previously spent time on loan at the Tetley’s Stadium.
Dewsbury coach Lee Greenwood said: “We are really pleased that Chris will be staying with us for the next two seasons.
“He loves the club and we love having him here, he is a real asset to the squad. He struggled with some work issues this year which led to a disrupted training schedule which has been unfortunate.
“Whilst it is fair to say we did not see the best of him in last season, he is determined to put this year behind him and do what he does best in leading our team from the front on the field next year.”
Chris Annakin made 77 appearances for Wakefield prior to his move to Dewsbury.
Elsewhere in the Championship
Ireland boss Stuart Littler is back in club coaching after being appointed head coach of relegated Championship club Oldham.
The 42-year-old has been out of clubland since parting ways with relegated Championship side Swinton in July.
Littler, who has penned a two-year deal at Oldham, succeeds Matt Diskin, who was sacked in June. Littler will be assisted by Brendan Sheridan.
Bradford have signed prop Samy Kibula from Warrington on a one-year deal for the 2022 Championship season.
The 22-year-old front-rower came through the ranks at Wigan, where he made one first team appearance. He joined Warrington ahead of the 2020 campaign.
Kibula played two first team games for the Wolves. He spent time on loan at Championship side Newcastle Thunder earlier this year before injury cut his season short.
Jamaica international Joel Farrell has signed a new two-year deal with Championship club Sheffield.
The 27-year-old forward has been a fan favourite since arriving at the Eagles from fellow Championship side Batley in 2019. He has won six caps for Jamaica since making his international debut in 2019.