Debut: Vs Hull KR (A) 31/03/2023

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Leeds Rhinos signed Batley Bulldogs full-back Luke Hooley on a two year contract ahead of the 2023 season.

The full back impressed with Batley during the 2022 season as Craig Lingard’s side progressed to the Million Pound Game.

Originally a Dewsbury Moor youngster, Hooley will be coached by Rohan Smith for the second time in his career when he joins the Rhinos. He was at Bradford Bulls as a junior during Smith’s time at the club but when the Bulls entered administration, he moved on to Wakefield Trinity in 2017. After impressing in the Trinity Academy, he earned a move to Oldham initially and then Dewsbury on loan. However, the chance to play in Super League with Wakefield proved elusive and he went on to build a fine reputation with Batley in 2020.

He has scored 30 tries in 55 appearances for Batley, including a try in the dramatic win at Featherstone that booked the Bulldogs spot in the Million Pound Game. He also kicked 34 goals for the club.