Nicholson-Watton joined York on a season-long loan from Betfred Super League giants Leeds Rhinos ahead of the 2024 Betfred Chamapionship season.

The front-rower arrives at York after earning a Rhinos debut in last season's 46-0 victory over Castleford Tigers, his sole outing to date for Leeds.

Nicholson-Watton also spent time on loan at Betfred Championship side Keighley Cougars in 2023, making six appearances for the Cougar Park club.

The 21-year-old is a former Leeds Rhinos Scholarship captain and has represented England Under-16s and the Yorkshire Academy.