Kane Linnett's message to out of contract Hull KR players as he signs new deal

Hull KR have confirmed that second-rower Kane Linnett has had his extension clause triggered by the club, which will see the 2021 Dream Team member go into his fifth season with the Robins in 2023. The 2015 NRL Grand Final winner joined the Robins from North Queensland Cowboys ahead of the 2019 campaign and has become one of the club's most significant overseas signings of the Super League era.

Linnett penned a one-year extension back in June 2021 with the option for the club and player to trigger an extension until the end of 2023, with Hull KR activating the clause with immediate effect.

With the retention of Linnett, Hull KR currently acquire five free quota spots for 2023 if the club decides to part ways with Albert Vete, Korbin Sims and Brad Takairangi. Shaun Kenny-Dowall's future is still up in the air, but the skipper may be tempted to go around once more with his left-hand side partners tied down till 2023. Matt Parcell is looking likely to head back to the NRL in 2023, meaning the Robins are on the hunt for a replacement hooker for next year.

“I've really enjoyed my time here and my family have enjoyed their time here too," said Linnett. "It’s really good to be a part of a club that’s moving in the right direction and to be a part of that next year, hopefully with me signing on for another year, a few of the other boys who are off-contract will follow.”

There's no doubt Linnett is one of Rovers' top players, but at 33 years of age, the retention could be seen as a gamble with his recent run-in with injuries. Linnett was initially ruled out for up to three months after sustaining a bicep tear in the victory over Wakefield a fortnight ago. Still, the veteran forward looks to be ready and raring to go this