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Veteran prop Brad Singleton joins Barrow Raiders until end of season
Veteran rugby league prop Brad Singleton has signed with Barrow Raiders on a deal until the end of the season after leaving Castleford Tigers. The 33-year-old Grand Final winner returns to his hometown club and steps away from Super League.
Quick Facts
Who
Brad Singleton
What
Signed veteran prop to end-of-season deal
When
2026-06-18
Where
Barrow
- Signed veteran prop to end-of-season deal
- Left Castleford Tigers
- Returned to hometown club
- Won Grand Final
- Made rugby league debut
Barrow Raiders have signed veteran prop Brad Singleton on a deal lasting until the end of the current season. The 33-year-old joins as a free agent following his departure from Castleford Tigers last month and will return to play for his hometown club.
Singleton brings considerable experience to the Championship club, having won the Grand Final with Leeds Rhinos in 2015. Since making his debut in 2011, he has accumulated more than 300 games, the vast majority played in Super League. His decision to join Barrow comes as he steps away from top-flight rugby.
The move reunites Singleton with head coach Paul Crarey, with whom he has maintained a strong working relationship. Singleton expressed his commitment to the club, stating that returning home with his family felt like the natural choice. "Barrow means a lot to me. I love the community, I love what the club stands for, and I know what rugby means to this town," he said.
Barrow Raiders currently sit third in the Championship standings with 12 wins from 15 matches. The club will next face Dewsbury Rams at home on Saturday at 18:00 BST.
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Why This Matters
This signing demonstrates how established Super League players are increasingly willing to step down to the Championship for personal or professional reasons—in Singleton's case, returning to his hometown community. For Barrow Raiders, acquiring a 300+ game veteran with Grand Final experience strengthens their title push while third-place standing shows they are serious contenders. The move also reflects the growing fluidity of player movement between England's rugby league tiers.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2011
WireBrad Singleton makes rugby league debut
Jan 1, 2015
WireSingleton wins Grand Final with Leeds Rhinos
Jun 18, 2026
WireSingleton signs with Barrow Raiders until end of season
Jun 20, 2026
WireBarrow play Dewsbury Rams at home (scheduled)