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One of our young props just signed for Leigh. With Eseh, Hill and Makin I feel we have plenty of cover for next season. Any comments from those who've seen him play?

Leigh Leopards can confirm the signing of Ryan Brown on a two-year contract from Wigan Warriors.

Brown, 19, is an England Academy international prop forward who has come up through the scholarship and academy ranks with Wigan, He gained valuable first team experience playing in the Championship and League One in 2024.

Leopards’ head of rugby Chris Chester said: “Ryan really impressed playing for the academy and reserves at Wigan. He’s a no-nonsense front rower who plays big minutes.

“With Ryan’s chances at Wigan limited I’m delighted to hand him an opportunity with Leigh Leopards in 2025.”

Warrington born Brown signed scholarship forms with Wigan in 2019 and featured for England Academy against France in 2023. At the start of this season, he scored two tries for Wigan in a warmup game at Midlands Hurricanes.

Brown played for Wigan Reserves in their 50-36 win over Leopards Reserves at Sutton Park in April and went on to make three appearances for the ‘Canes on dual registration in 2024.

He also enjoyed an extended loan spell at Barrow Raiders, playing eleven Championship games for Paul Crarey’s side.

Ryan Brown is available to sponsor by contacting commercial@leighrl.co.uk

https://leighleopards.co.uk/leopards-sign-ryan-brown/

Good luck to him.

southportcdm wrote: ↑Mon Oct 14, 2024 3:31 pm One of our young props just signed for Leigh. With Eseh, Hill and Makin I feel we have plenty of cover for next season. Any comments from those who've seen him play?

A good prospect, runs hard and straight but his path into our first team is blocked.

Well Leigh don't produce their own so have to go after ours

Shame for him as when I've seen him playing reserve grade, he looks good, but when you have players like Harvie Hill not getting game time when we have fit props, he wasn't ever going to get a look in