York Knights Sign Young Forward Jacob Gannon on Permanent Deal for 2025 After Leigh Leopards Exit
York, UK – In a significant move, Championship club York Knights have secured the services of young forward Jacob Gannon on a permanent deal for the 2025 season. The 22-year-old joins the Knights following his departure from Super League side Leigh Leopards.
Gannon, who came through the youth ranks at Warrington Wolves, has been with Leigh for the last two seasons but failed to make a first-team appearance under head coach Adrian Lam. The talented back-rower now makes the move to the LNER Community Stadium on a permanent basis, becoming York’s sixth confirmed new addition for the upcoming campaign.
“I’m really happy that Jacob has agreed a deal to stay, coming in from Leigh,” said York head coach James Applegarth. “Jacob’s another player I coached on the England Pathways, and I think he’s got a really bright future ahead of him. He did a fantastic job covering the back-row for us last year when we had a few injuries, and I know he sees himself as a middle, so I think he’s really going to make a mark this year and make the shirt his own.”
Gannon, the son of former Halifax Panthers, Huddersfield Giants, Hull Kingston Rovers and Widnes Vikings prop Jim Gannon and the brother of current Leeds Rhinos forward Morgan Gannon, has yet to make his Super League debut but has gained valuable experience on loan at various Championship and League 1 clubs, including Rochdale Hornets, Bradford Bulls, London Broncos, Halifax Panthers, Swinton Lions and York Knights.
The signing of Jacob Gannon is a significant boost for the York Knights as they look to build a competitive squad for the 2025 rugby league season, with the young forward’s versatility and potential set to be a valuable asset for the club.
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