Featherstone Rovers are happy to announce that Bailey O’Connor will join the club for the 2025 season after signing a 2 year contract.
The 22 year old centre makes the move from Dewsbury following the Rams relegation to League 1 and will link up with James Ford’s side to add to their backline.
After originally signing for Dewsbury as a trialist in 2023, O’Connor has gone on to establish himself as a talented up and coming outside back over the last couple of seasons, scoring six tries in the Rams Championship campaign this year.
Blessed with pace, balance and a quality work ethic, the move to Post Office Road marks the next chapter in his young career as he looks to establish himself as a regular in Featherstone’s match day 17.
Only two years into his professional career, O’Connor will be sure to make his mark on the side while competing for a place in our back line against players like Tuimavave and others yet to be announced.
Speaking about joining the club, O’Connor said: “It’s been a great two years at Dewsbury, I’ll forever be grateful for them giving me my opportunity at this level, but I’m really excited to a new challenge at Featherstone.
“It’s a club with a rich history and bags of ambition to match mine, I’ve still so much to learn and I’m looking forward to ripping in and taking my game to the next level.
“For me, it’s about getting to the club, earning the trust of Fordy, the boys and the fans and cementing a spot in the side each week. I’ll back myself to make an impact on this side and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve in 2025.”
Featherstone Head Coach James Ford added: “Bailey had some very impressive moments in a struggling side. We’re confident he has plenty of improvement in him and he’s already showing he’s up for fight to establish himself as a top championship outside back.
“He’s still very early in his career but has all the assets of an outstanding centre, I have no doubt he’s going to excel in our environment, bring the best out of himself and those around him which is exactly what we’re looking for as we look to make big strides in 2025.”