Titterrell signs up at Leeds Carnegie

Ex-Sale Sharks and Gloucester forward Titterrell, 29, initially moved to Leeds on a short-term deal in December, which was then extended until the end of this season.

"The way I left Gloucester last summer left me questioning whether I wanted to continue as a professional player," said Titterrell, who toured New Zealand with the 2005 British and Irish Lions.

"But Leeds Carnegie have given me back that excitement and buzz, and it is great to get a two-year deal.

"I have rediscovered my love of the game but I used my time away to set up a business because you never know when it can all come to an end.

"Leeds have been great for me allowing me to accommodate running my business with training and playing. I think having ten games back to back has helped me also.

"I have always asked coaches for that continuity and in return I will always strive to improve as a player.

"Neil Back has put a good set of forwards together here and that is one of the main reasons I have decided to stay. When you play alongside people who complement me and my style it makes life so much easier.

"Guys like Marco Wentzel and Hendre Fourie are players you want to play with, they have the desire to play for Leeds and the determination to get the job done and that is crucial if you are going to fulfil your own potential."

Leeds head coach Back added: "Andy has been a true professional since the moment he stepped through the door at our training ground.

"He is someone who takes a great deal of pride in his own fitness and work ethic, and he has fitted in well to our squad."