Barrow Raiders have completed the signing of experienced front-rower Brad Singleton, on a deal running until the end of the season.
The Barrow-born prop forward arrives in Cumbria having enjoyed a distinguished career at the very top of the British game, spanning more than 15 years.
During that time he has amassed more than 300 career appearances, the majority of which have come in the Betfred Super League.
Since making his debut for Leeds Rhinos in 2011, Singleton has gone on to represent the likes of Wakefield, Wigan, Salford and more recently Castleford, who he left last month.
He was part of Leeds’ treble-winning squad of 2015, spending a number of successful seasons at the Rhinos, and also represented the Ireland national team at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
More recently, Singleton was a regular for Castleford during his first season at the club in 2025.
He goes straight into contention to feature against Dewsbury Rams this week-end.
Singleton told the Barrow Raiders website: “Cresta [head coach Paul Crarey] and I have always had a great relationship, and moving back home with my family after I stepped away from Super League, it just felt right to finish here.
“Barrow means a lot to me. I love the community, I love what the club stands for, and I know what rugby means to this town.
“The lads are having a great season. There’s a great group here already, and if I can help in any way on the field, or off it, I absolutely will.
“I grew up watching the Raiders as a kid, so to now get the chance to pull that shirt on myself and represent the town means a lot. “Barrow is home for me and my family, and it’ll be a proud moment to play for the first time in the town I grew up in.”
Barrow Raiders director of rugby Andy Gaffney said: “Brad has always had a very positive relationship with people at this club, and when we heard that he and his family were relocating to Cumbria, we were keen to see whether he was interested in representing his hometown club.
“A proven winner throughout his career, bringing in a player of Brad’s pedigree is a real statement of intent from the club.
“He is excited to pull on the Raiders shirt, in what will be a proud moment personally and for his wider family.
“Brad brings a new dimension to our forward pack for the remainder of the season, and I’m sure the supporters will give him a very warm welcome.”
