Hull KR add utility back Ulugia

Hull KR have signed former North Queensland Cowboys utility back Wayne Ulugia until the end of the 2015 season.

Ulugia, 21, can play at centre, wing or full-back, and scored six tries in four appearances at the back end of last season for the Cowboys, before he was released before the start of the current campaign for disciplinary reasons.

He said: “I made a few rookie errors and that taught me a lot about life and football.

“I’ve come over to Hull KR as I was told by good friends that it’s a good family club with a close bunch of players. It’s a fresh start for me and I feel that I have a lot to give to the game. The plan is to do that at Hull KR and myself and my family are really looking forward to being happy over here.

“I’ve watched a few games and to tell you the truth, I don’t think there is a lot of difference between the NRL and Super League. People back in Australia say that the competition over here isn’t up to the standard of the NRL but I disagree. I think it’s pretty similar and I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to experience Super League footy.”

Ulugia was born in Auckland, and played for the Australian Schoolboys team. He played for the Junior Kiwis in 2011, and was named in the Samoa training squad for the recent World Cup, but missed the cup.

Hull KR coach Craig Sandercock added: “Wayne is a player who I’ve watched coming through the ranks at North Queensland Cowboys.

“He’s also played for the junior Kiwis and is a good, young talent with a lot of potential whom I’m looking forward to working with. We believe he’ll be an asset to our squad going forward and are delighted to have him on board.”