Catalans Dragons have signed today Jodie Broughton on a two-year contract from the start of the 2016 season.

On signing with the Dragons, Jodie Broughton said: ‘I am really looking forward to joining the Catalans Dragons. It is a massive opportunity for me at this stage of my career and just the challenge I was looking for.”

A product of the Leeds Rhinos Academy, he made his Super League debut whilst on loan at Hull FC in 2008. He joined Salford in 2010, scoring 60 tries in 99 games during his time at the club. 

In 2014 he decided to sign for the 2013 League Leaders Shield winners, Huddersfield Giants where he scored 16 tries in 30 games whilst at the John Smiths Stadium.

The explosive winger, named the fastest man in Super League in 2011, has also represented the England Knights on 4 occasions, scoring 6 tries.

Catalans Dragons Headcoach Laurent Frayssinous said: “It is very pleasing to have reached agreement with Jodie to bring him to the Dragons for the next two seasons. He is one of the fastest players in the competition and has the qualities we were looking for. He is a great finisher and has valuable experience in the competition.”

Jodie Broughton

Date of Birth: 9 January, 1988
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 90 kg
Position: Winger
Rep. Honours: England Knights (2011-12) : 4 games, 6 tries
Previous Clubs: Hull FC, Salford, Huddersfield
Super League Debut: Hull FC vs Bradford, 22 June 2008
Club stats: Hull FC (2008-09) : 12 appearances, 6 tries | Salford Red Devils (2010-13) : 99 appearances, 60 tries | Huddersfield (2014-15) : 30 appearances, 16 tries