Crusaders sign Hull FC's Raynor
Hull FC winger Gareth Raynor has signed for Crusaders under new coach Brian Noble
Thursday, 21, Jan 2010 04:38
By inthenews.co.uk staff.
Crusaders have added to their growing squad by signing experienced winger Gareth Raynor from Hull FC for the 2010 Super League season.
Raynor is the third player to make the move from the KC Stadium this winter, joining fellow Great Britain international Jamie Thackray and youngster Tommy Lee in Brian Noble's new-look squad.
First-team coach Jon Sharp said: "The squad is coming together nicely now.
"Gareth arrived today and he is fitting in very well already. We had Vince Mellars join us earlier in the week too.
"We've got a good squad here and we're preparing well for the Leeds Rhinos game next week."
Raynor, 31, started his career in rugby union as a centre and played for Leeds Tykes before switching codes to the Rhinos.
He failed to hold down a regular first-team place at Headingley, prompting a move to Hull FC. In his career, Raynor has scored 101 tries in 189 Super League appearances. He also has six Lions caps, scoring three tries.