Hemel sign Sheriff

Drew Darbyshire

Hemel Stags have secured the services of former Hull KR and Doncaster full-back Louis Sheriff for next season.

The 25-year-old played nine games in Super League for the Robins, scoring four tries, before joining Gateshead Thunder.

Sheriff scored 13 times in 25 games for Doncaster in 2016 and made a further 17 appearances for the Dons last season.

On signing Sherrif, Director of Rugby Dean Thomas said: “Louis knows his way around the pitch and is a good communicator.”

The Stags have also re-signed England Student international Marcus Stock was at the club in 2016. James Thornton, Santino Decaro and Munashe Fumhande have also penned new deals with Hemel for next year.

Thomas added: “We are happy to have these players on board.

“They have a lot of potential and they know the club, so hopefully they can push on.”