Griffin to join York for 2026!

sharonshortle
Aug 12, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Aug 15, 2025

York Knights can confirm the signing of Super League forward, Josh Griffin for 2026, thanks to support from Squad Builder!

He will join after spending two seasons at Wakefield Trinity, where he’s been in superb form in the back row this year in the top flight.

The 35 year old brings plenty of experience with him, having also played at Castleford Tigers, Salford Red Devils, where he played alongside his brothers Darrel and George and Hull FC, where he spent seven years.

In his time with the Black and Whites, he became a Challenge Cup winner, being part of the team that beat Wigan in 2017.

He’s made more than 300 career appearances since making his debut in 2008.

The move reunites Griffin with Knights’ head coach, Mark Applegarth, who originally signed Griffin for Wakefield in 2023 from Hull FC.

On the signing, Applegarth said: “I’m really happy. He brings with him a wealth of experience. He’s an absolutely great professional.

“I remember when we were bringing him in at Wakefield, we knew he was going to help raise the standard and I think he’ll do exactly the same at York.

“He’s obviously at the back end of his career and wanting to move forward with a fledgling S&C career as well, so hopefully we’ll give him some opportunities there.

“But if we just focus on the rugby league, we’re getting pound for pound an excellent super league quality player. I’m looking forward to linking up with Josh again. I’m sure he’ll raise the standards of the playing group.”

Griffin added: "I'm very excited about joining the Knights.

"It's a club that I hold in high regard with an ambitious owner, great facilities, loyal fans and in a great city.

"It's an exciting time to be joining the club as they’re currently top of the Championship table, winners of the 1895 cup and one of the front runners to be promoted to Super League.

"I’m looking forward to being reunited with Mash (Mark Applegarth) as I have previously worked with him and have known him a long time, even playing together many years ago.

"I'm hoping to add to the current squad both on and off the field with my experience and knowledge and really playing my part on this next chapter in both my career and the Knights' journey."

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