Ottawa Aces make first signing

James Gordon

Louis Jouffret gets the ball away. Featherstone Rovers 18 v. Barrow Raiders 16 - Coral Challenge Cup 4th Round - 22nd February 2020

Ottawa Aces have made their first signing, in French half-back Louis Jouffret from Featherstone.

Jouffret, 24, has had spells with Whitehaven, Toulouse and Batley, and played for France in the World Cup 9s last year.

He said: “I am over the moon to be joining the Ottawa Aces for next season.

“As a French player, it means a lot to me to the club’s first signing. I can’t wait to meet everyone at the club and all the fans in Ottawa.”

The Aces are due to join League One ahead of the 2021 season.