Robins secure May on two-year deal from 2024

Hull KR are delighted to confirm the capture of NRL Grand Final winner, Tyrone May on a two-year deal from Catalans Dragons for the 2024 season.

Since making his NRL debut in July 2017 with Penrith Panthers, the 27-year-old has gone to make 92 top-flight appearances, firstly with the Panthers before joining current Super League leaders, Catalans Dragons in 2022.

Able to play in the halves, at centre and within the back row, May was part of the Panthers’ NRL Grand Final winning side in 2021 with the former Minchinbury Jets player coming off the bench to help Penrith secure their first NRL premiership since 2003.

A dangerous ball runner with a devastating short pass and kicking game, the 6’2 halfback will add further strike to the Robins’ spine for 2024 as he’s joined by former teammate, Peta Hiku, AJ Wallace and Super League Grand Final winner, Oliver Gildart as part of the club’s new arrivals for next season.

Hull KR Head Coach, Willie Peters was pleased to secure May's services from 2024: ‘Tyrone (May) has been a player on our radar for a while. He’s been really dominant in Super League over the last two seasons. We were looking to bolster our spine with some more experience and Tyrone will definitely bring that.

‘Tyrone's played in the big games and finals. He's been part of such a successful club like Penrith and he’s doing wonderful things in Catalans, I’m looking forward to having his experience and knowledge with us next year to help us mentor our younger guys.'

‘He can play standoff, half back, centre and loose forward, Tyrone's versatility is going to be great for us but we’re looking for him to cement a spot in our halves.'

Speaking on his move to East Hull, May had his eyes set on joining the rising Robins: ‘I’m excited about signing with the Robins for next year. After chatting with Willie, it happened pretty quickly.

‘I’m focused on finishing the season strong with Catalans but seeing Hull KR improve this year under Willie (Peters) and the direction they’re going in, it’s exciting to be a part of that next year.

‘I was with Peta (Hiku) at Panthers. I got along with him really well, he’s a good fella. It’s good to have a familiar face there too. The boys that are at Hull KR already are doing a good job this year, I’m looking forward to linking up with them next season - it’s exciting times.’

Player Biography

Name: Tyrone May

Date of Birth: 21 June 1996

Place of Birth: Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia

Position: Stand-off, Centre and Loose Forward

Junior Club: Minchinbury Jets

Height: 189cm

Weight: 98kg

Previous Clubs: Penrith Panthers, Catalans Dragons

NRL Games: 56

NRL Debut: Penrith Panthers vs. New Zealand Warriors, Friday 14th July, 2017, Mt. Smart Stadium