York seal double signing

Promotion hunting York have announced two new signings for next season.

Wakefield stand off Aidie Hampshire, 21, and Featherstone forward Mark Falkingham, 22, will move to Huntington Stadium to seek first team opportunities after seeing progress limited at their former clubs.

Knights head coach James Ratcliffe said: “I am pleased to have Aidie and Mark on board for 2010. Both players come with good reputations and I know that they are keen to show what they can do in the first team.”

York also recently announced the re-signing of young back rower Dan Walton for 2010.

Ratcliffe added: “We are very pleased that Dan has re signed for 2010. He has been very consistent for the Reserves all season and he works extremely hard both on and off the field. Another full pre season will do him good and i’m sure that he will get some opportunities to stake his claim for a first team place next season.”