Jasper McGuire re-signs with Doncaster Knights

13th May 2025

The club is very pleased to share that Jasper McGuire has re-signed for another season. 

In 2017, McGuire was first brought in to the Yorkshire Academy. After two successful seasons in their academy, McGuire moved on to university where he played for Northumbria University in the BUCS Super Rugby league for 4 years. He then moved across the city to Newcastle Uni and played a year with them as he completed his Masters in Urban Planning.

At the end of his Masters in 2023, Jasper was chosen for the England Students squad, managed by forwards coach Daz Fearn, and also signed his first pro contract for Premiership club, Saracens in April of that year. He then spent a period on loan at Saracen’s feeder team, Ampthill, playing 13 times in the Championship and Prem Cup.

Japser then made the move to Doncaster Kights at the start of this season, proving an important player in the team, playing both prop and number eight. 

Forwards Coach Darren Fearn said:

“It’s great Jasper has committed to the club. He is someone you want with you going into battle, we need blokes like that. Jasper’s versatility this season shows the talent of him as a rugby player, and how much we value him. Jasper is a proud Yorkshireman and I know what playing for Doncaster means to him & his Family.” 

Head of recruitment Matt Harland said:

“We are all really happy Jasper has decided to stay at the club for next season. Another Yorkshire lad and a player that we’ve seen develop through University to now. He is also a player Daz knows very well. The physicality and adaptability he brings to the team is exciting, I think we are just scratching the surface of what Jasper is capable of and we are looking forward to see him continue that at Castle Park next season.”