Hingano commits to Knights!

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York Knights have signed influential half-back, Ata Hingano on a new deal for Super League thanks to support of Squad Builder!

The Tongan International is going into his fourth year at the club, after initially joining on loan in 2022. He quickly impressed and a three year deal followed.

Before joining the Knights, the 28 year-old represented New Zealand Warriors and Canberra Raiders in the NRL. He first moved to the UK in 2021 after signing for Salford Red Devils before moving to Leigh Centurions.

He has also starred for the Tongan national team, making eight appearances including a 2017 Rugby League World Cup semi-final outing against England.

Over the past three seasons he’s become a key part of the Knights’ squad and been instrumental in the team’s form. He was named the Graham Steadman Player of the Year, Knights’ Back of the Year, and Knights’ Players’ Player of the Year in 2024.

On retaining Hingano, head coach, Mark Applegarth said: "Liam Harris and Ata are an unbelievable partnership, and Ata is a mercurial talent.

"He can turn a game on its head by himself. He has such a positive impact on the group and it's been so pleasing to see him grow in to the role he's got now, developing on and off the field.

"I'm absolutely delighted he's still with us."

Ata Hingano added: “This club has been overlooked in the past, but everyone here has believed in what we could achieve. Now we’re making history by reaching Super League.

“It feels special to be part of something that’s growing and finding its place, just like my own journey in the game.”

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