Whitehaven have announced the re-signing of Perry Singleton after the utility forward agreed a new 12-month deal for the 2024 season.
The south Cumbrian first joined Haven on loan in May 2022 making his debut away to Widnes Vikings and in that first season he made 17 appearances, scoring two tries, The move was made permanent before the end of the season.
In his first full season in 2023 Singleton, now 29, made 24 appearances scoring his only try of the season in the home victory over Newcastle Thunder.
After signing for a third season with the club Singleton said: “I don’t mind where I play, I just want to go out there and give it my all. I love playing for Jonty and I love playing for this team and I just want to enjoy my rugby.”
Giving his thoughts head coach Jonty Gorley said: “Pez is an experienced player and knows what his job is regardless of where I play him. He often says “where at this week Jont?”, my answer is always “could be anywhere Pez”.
“He’s really a middle now he’s older but has played backrow and centre for me.
“Wherever Pez does play he always does a good job, he’s tough and uncompromising and I like the way he goes about his game. So to have Pez for another year will only add to my squad.”
An amateur with Barrow Island, Singleton first signed for Workington Town in 2017 and spent three seasons at Derwent Park. He won the club’s Coaches’ Player of the Year award in his maiden campaign with Town.
He did have a spell at Barrow after work commitments interfered with his travelling to Town training, before eventually returning permanently to Derwent Park.
