Catalans sign Mike McMeeken



Catalans Dragons are pleased to announce the signing of Mike McMeeken.

The England international, who was playing at Castleford, is the first Steve McNamara signing for the 2021 season.

McMeeken, 26, has signed a two year contract which will keep him at the Gilbert Brutus Stadium until the end of the 2022 season.

He started his professional career at the London Broncos, making his senior début in 2012 before joining Castleford in 2015 where he has developed into one of the best back rowers in the competition.

His individual performances were rewarded in 2017 with a nomination in the Super League Dream Team, also earning England honours for the first time on the same year. He represented England on two occasions and was a member of the England squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

This powerful back rower has scored 40 tries in 176 games in his career.

Mike McMeeken
I’m delighted to be joining this great club with such passionate fans. I have played at the Stade Gilbert Brutus a few times now, so I’ve seen what a great atmosphere the fans make. It’ll be great to run out in front of them as a home player. Steve explained to me that the club want to re create the 2018 challenge cup success with more silverware and it’s something I definitely want to be a part of. Considering the conditions this season, I thought the lads were unlucky not to get further then they did but hopefully we can get some silverware in the coming seasons. I’m looking forward to getting started in the coming weeks

Steve McNamara, Catalans Dragons Headcoach
Michael is a high quality signing for the club. His sheer size and athleticism combined with his ability to be an 80 minute player make him quite unique and he suits the modern game. At the age of 26 he is coming into his prime years, I am excited with the qualities that he will bring to the team.

 

Mike McMeeken profile

Date of Birth : 10 May, 1994
Height : 195 cm
Weight : 101 kg
Position : Back rower
Previous Clubs : London Broncos, Castleford Tigers
Debut : London v Warrington, 17/8/2012
Club stats : London Broncos (2012-14) : 37 appearances,  5 tries | Castleford Tigers (2015-20) : 139 appearances, 35 tries
Rep. Honours : England (2 games)
Individual Honours : Dream Team 2017