Whitehaven have spread their net even further as they continue to build a squad for the start of League One in 2025.
Luke Collins, a hooker with Cornwall, has agreed a deal with the Cumbrians after establishing himself as a big fans favourite with the Choughs through his all action style.
Collins, 25, has made 42 appearances for the Duchy based outfit since making his debut in May 2022 so has been virtually an ever present since joining them.
Although born in England Collins moved to Australia during his formative years and gained experience playing both codes of rugby in Sydney before first joining Cornwall in 2022.
He cut his 13-man code teeth at two of the most famous names in the sport Down Under at age-grade level – North Sydney Bears and Balmain Tigers.
In more recent years, Collins moved back to Europe to play union in Holland for Ereklasse outfit RC Hilversum.
Collins inked terms for Cornwall’s maiden professional campaign in February 2022 and joined up with his Memorial Ground teammates in May once his rugby union commitments were over.
He made his bow in black and gold at eventual play-off winners Swinton, but missed the final weeks of the season and in 2023, very much made up for lost time.
Speaking about the signing head coach Anthony Murray said: “Luke will be a great signing for the club.
“He has been a stand-out performer for the last two seasons at Cornwall and been one off the stand-out hookers in the competition.
“He will bring a wealth of experience along with his aggressive approach to how he plays along with being very smart around the ruck area.”
