Exciting Teenage Duo Join The Robins

Promising youngsters Rio Kassim and Elliot Middlemas have joined Hull KR ahead of the 2027 season.

Teaming up with Nathan Cayless’ squad for pre-season, the teenage pair arrive from Hull FC.

Hull-born Kassim (pictured right) can operate as a centre or in the back-row and has agreed a three-year deal with the Robins.

A versatile and physical player, the 18 year-old played his community rugby for Skirlaugh Bulls and featured for Yorkshire in 2025.

19 year-old Middlemas (pictured left) is a tall winger with great speed and finishing ability, joining the club on a one-year deal. His younger brother, Theo, is also part of the Hull KR Pathway.

The West Hull community player made his senior debut for Hull FC earlier this year during a pre-season game against Wigan Warriors.

Both players will add options and depth for the Robins going into next year, providing competition for places in the Senior and Reserve sides.