LEAGUE 1 ROUND-UP
KEIGHLEY COUGARS have acted quickly to tie down prop Toby Everett on a permanent deal.
The 26-year-old joined the club on loan from Batley Bulldogs in May and quickly established himself in Rhys Lovegrove's first-team squad, with his barnstorming runs and hard-hitting style earning him a place in Rugby League World's latest team of the month.
The Kent-born forward has signed a two-year deal, with the first of that as least spent in the Championship after the Cougars earned promotion as League One table-toppers.
"Toby has progressed well in our environment since his arrival from Batley," said head of rugby Andrew Henderson.
"He has fitted in with the playing group and we have seen an improvement in his performances over the course of the season, which has earned him a new deal.
"Toby has made the most of the opportunity on loan in showcasing what he has to offer this team going forward.
"I feel Toby has yet to reach his peak as a player and can develop further under the guidance of Rhys and his coaching team over the next two years."