Whitehaven have signed the former Wath Brow Hornets full-back Cole Walker-Taylor.
After his first season in the pro game with Workington Town he has opted to move to their west Cumbrian neighbours.
Walker-Taylor has signed a two year deal which will see him stay at The Ortus Rec until the end of the 2027 season.
Walker-Taylor stepped up to the professional game ahead of the 2025 campaign having being one of the stand out players in the Wath Brow Hornets side who challenged at the top of NCL’s Premier Division.
He had been an international, representing his country as vice captain for the 2018 England Lions side that competed in the Commonwealth 9s in Queensland.
In his debut season for Town he made 11 appearances, scoring one , and he showed his utility value playing at full back, wing and hooker for the League One runners-up.
Whitehaven coach Anthony Murray said: “ I’m delighted to welcome Cole to the club. He’s only in his second season as a professional but is already showing the dedication, fitness and hunger needed to push on.
“He’s determined to cement his place and show what he’s capable of, and I’m really excited to see his development with us this coming season.”
