Ambitious York City Knights sign Kieran Dixon

Super League hopefuls York City Knights have continued their ambitious recruitment for 2021 with the signing of former Hull KR and London Broncos winger Kieran Dixon.
Kieran Dixon has joined York City Knights for next seasonKieran Dixon has joined York City Knights for next season
Kieran Dixon has joined York City Knights for next season

The 28-year-old Londoner has scored 123 tries and also kicked 190 goals so far in a career that has seen him win three caps for England Knights.

York coach James Ford said: “We’ve patiently been looking for an additional outside back for a while and we believe Kieran is exactly what we’re after.

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“He has ample Super League experience, an outstanding try-to-game ratio, electric pace and he is a handful on early plays.

“I’m confident Kieran will fit in with our culture and add to it in places.”

Dixon becomes York’s fifth major recruit for next season following the addition of Adam Cuthbertson (Leeds), Danny Kirmond, Ryan Atkins (both Wakefield) and Morgan Smith (London).

He said: “I’m pleased to have signed on for 2021 with the Knights. They’re a team with big ambitions and a drive to get to the top.

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“With the new stadium and a great set of fans, I’m really looking forward to getting started and working hard with the rest of the team.”

Hull KR have announced a season-long loan deal with Leeds for forward Muizz Mustapha, 20, who has also signed a new two-year deal with the Rhinos.

Catalans Dragons hooker Michael McIlorum has been banned for six matches after being found guilty of foul play in his side’s 26-14 Super League elimination play-off win over Leeds Rhinos.

The suspension rules the former Wigan player out of the Dragons’ semi-final against St Helens on Friday and the Grand Final if they get there. He will also miss the start of the 2021 season.

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McIlorum admitted making a high tackle on Leeds hooker Brad Dwyer which earned him a one-match ban.

He challenged the severity of the grading but an operational rules tribunal upheld the Grade B charge and increased the ban to two matches and imposed a £500 fine. The Ireland international was also charged with a Grade F charge of “other contrary behaviour” after lifting an injured Dwyer up off the ground and was facing a separate ban of eight matches or more.

McIlorum pleaded guilty to the charge but succeeded in having it reduced to D and the tribunal imposed a four-match suspension, with no fine.

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