HIRST, SMITH BOTH ON BOARD

The club have announced further squad retention for the 2013 campaign.

Front-row forwards Keegan Hirst and Byron Smith have both been confirmed to be staying at Mount Pleasant next term.  Former Dewsbury and Hunslet prop Hirst has been a revelation under John Kear, whilst Welsh international Smith continues his extended stay at the club, having formerly represented both Halifax and Rochdale.