Declan Murphy signs three-year deal with Hull KR

Hull KR are delighted to confirm the signing of young fullback, Declan Murphy on a three-year deal keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.

The promising youngster will link up ahead of the 2026 season after spending this year at Salford Red Devils.

The 20-year old also spent time in Rugby Union, playing in the Saracens’ Academy set up whilst also spending time playing Rugby Union in New Zealand before coming back to England.

On signing for the club Declan Murphy said: “I’m excited to have signed for a club with such high standards and and big ambitions.

“They have amazing staff, players and support. I’m buzzing to be a part of this exciting environment and play under Willie Peters and his coaching staff.

I'm looking forward to learning and developing new skills at Hull KR and can’t wait to get started.”

Head Coach, Willie Peters also added: “It all happened fairly quickly with the signing of Declan (Murphy). There were several clubs in for Declan and rightly so.

“Based on the potential that we see, and what the other clubs saw as well, we are very happy Declan chose Hull KR.

“We feel he’s the right fit for us and we’re the right fit for him in terms of his development.

And this is the most important area now for Declan towards having a long and successful Super League career.”

Player Biography

Name: Declan Murphy

Date of Birth: 15/10/2004

Place of Birth: Wigan, England

Position: Fullback

Junior Club: Pakuranga Rugby Club

Height: 178cm

Weight: 82kg

Previous Clubs: Salford Red Devils