Hooker, George Roberts re-signs for next season

30th April 2025

Doncaster Knights are pleased to share that hooker George Roberts has re-signed for the 2025/26 season.

Born in Wrexham, North Wales, George Roberts is one of the longest standing squad members in the Doncaster Knights first team, as the 2025/26 season will be his sixth at Castle Park. he currently sits on 90 caps. 

Roberts started his career for his birthplace rugby club, Wrexham RFC, where he played at junior level. He also made multiple appearances for the senior squad, before joining RGC 1404’s academy in 2016. He then signed his first club contract with the Colwyn Bay side and spent a successful season with them in 2019/20 in the Super Rygbi Cyrmu league.

After the COVID break, George was snapped up by Doncaster Knights in 2021 and made his debut for the club in March 2021 against Ampthill, since then he has become a constant within the squad. This season alone, Roberts has made 112 tackles and 73 carries. 

 

Forwards Coach Darren Fearn said:

“Geo committing to the club for another season is brilliant for our group, he is one of our most experienced players. On the field, his set piece and work ethic is a major part of our game and off the field, he is a leader. Geo has the characteristics that will help take this group forward, hard working, striving to improve daily and the want to achieve. We are delighted to have Geo with us next season.” 

Head of Recruitment Matt Harland said: 

“Geo is one of the longest serving players at the club now, the experience he brings to the squad is a real quality. He is always up for the battle, fearless when looking for a chop tackle or diving on a loose ball. The big games seem to bring the best out in Geo, raising his game to another level while taking the team with him. To have him at the club for another year is a real asset for us moving forward.”