Rugby League Club Featherstone Rovers Sign Winger Derrell Olpherts on One-Year Contract for 2025
Featherstone Rovers, a Championship club, have secured the signing of winger Derrell Olpherts on a one-year contract for the 2025 season. Olpherts’ arrival comes after his departure from the promoted Super League outfit, Wakefield Trinity.
The 32-year-old joined Wakefield from Super League giants Leeds Rhinos at the start of the 2024 campaign and went on to score an impressive 27 tries in 28 appearances. His contributions played a key role in Daryl Powell’s side’s clean sweep of the Championship Grand Final, League Leaders’ Shield, and 1895 Cup.
Over the course of his career, Olpherts has amassed an impressive tally of 121 tries in 216 appearances, having represented Dewsbury Rams, Hemel Stags, Newcastle Thunder, Salford Red Devils, Castleford Tigers, Leeds Rhinos, and Wakefield Trinity since his professional debut in 2012.
“I’m really excited to make the switch to Featherstone. I can’t wait to get in on day one and rip into pre-season. The opportunity to help mentor some of the younger members of the squad was one thing that really appealed to me. This year was one of the best and most consistent of my career, so I’m looking to build on that momentum and make a positive impact on a really ambitious club.”
Featherstone coach James Ford believes that Olpherts’ extensive experience at the top level will greatly benefit the team next season.
“We’re really happy to add Derrell to our squad for next season. He’s one of the most durable and experienced players in the Championship and will add so much to our club: both on and off the field. He’s durable, powerful and, as we’ve seen from his rugby at Championship and Super League level, is a prolific try scorer. I’m sure he’ll be a fan favourite in no time.”
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