Hull KR Captain Minchella signs new extension until the end of 2029

Hull KR are excited to announce Club Captain, Elliot Minchella has signed a new three-year extension with the club, keeping the England International at Sewell Group Craven Park until the end of the 2029 Betfred Super League Season.

Known for his fierce leadership and relentless work on and off the field, Minchella has become a key part of Willie Peters’ side at loose forwards helping the Robins’ to the 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Final and the club’s highest-ever Super League finish in 2024.

The West Bowling junior joined the club ahead of the 2020 Betfred Super League Season from Bradford Bulls and has gone on to make 100 appearances in Red and White, scoring 17 tries.

2024 was a standout year for the Hull KR Captain with Minchella representing England Rugby League in their mid-season win over France before being selected in the Super League Dream Team at Loose Forward.

Finally, Minchella played his 100th game for the Robins in the Betfred Super League Grand Final against Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

Speaking to hullkr.co.uk on his new extension until the end of 2029, Elliot Minchella said: ‘I’m very pleased to have signed an extension with Hull KR. I love the club, I love coming to work every day. That's the main thing, I come in with a smile on my face.

‘I work with some really good people. The players, are obviously outstanding people to work with, and then obviously the coaching staff, the board, from the club shop to the cleaning staff, everyone's just good people.

‘It’s an honour to play for our club every week and knowing I’ll be pulling the shirt on for another five years fills me with pride and excitement.’

Hull KR Head Coach, Willie Peters added: ‘We wanted to lock down Mini for a long period of time. He’s our Captain and he’s our Leader. He’s played a big part in the club’s journey and helping us to get where we are at the moment.

‘It’s not only what he does on the field, but what he does off the field. Mini has made strong connections throughout Hull KR and we’re delighted to keep Mini at the club long term.’

Player Biography

Name: Elliot Minchella

Date of Birth: 28 January 1996

Place of Birth: Bradford, England

Height and Weight: 178cm / 92kg

Position: Loose Forward

Junior Club: West Bowling ARLFC

Previous Clubs: Leeds Rhinos, London Broncos (Loan), Sheffield Eagles, Bradford Bulls

Super League Games: 95

Super League Tries: 15

Super League Debut: Salford Red Devils vs Leeds Rhinos, Salford Community Stadium, Friday, 9th August, 2013