Featherstone Rovers can confirm that experienced forward King Vuniyayawa will join the Blue Wall ahead of the 2025 season on a one year deal.
The 29 year old middle makes the move to Post Office Road on a permanent contract from Super League side Salford to add more fire power to Featherstone pack.
Fijian born, Vuniyayawa came through the grades in New Zealand, eventually making his NRL debut for New Zealand Warriors in 2020.
A season in the NRL was followed by a move to the UK in 2021 with Leeds to make his name in Super League.
Now, after one year with the Rhinos and three years with the Red Devils, the powerhouse prop has over 70 top flight games in the Northern Hemisphere to his name and will bring bags of experience to James Ford’s squad ahead of an important season for the club.
The Fijian international stand at 6 ft 2 and over 100kg, adding impact to an exciting looking middle unit for Rovers next season.
Speaking about joining the club, Vuniyayawa said: “I’m really pleased to sign with Featherstone. It’s an ambitious club with an exciting squad building and one I want to be a part of.
“I had a bit of a disrupted season last year, so I’m determined to rip in to training and get back out on the field and have an impact week in, week out.
“Fev is a club that can definitely push for honours next year, I can’t wait for the season to start already.”
Featherstone Head Coach James Ford added: “King is a really talented middle and one that will bring so much to our organisation.
“He’s powerful, mobile and extremely hard working and will add some real quality to our forward pack, he’s an excellent addition.
“He’s proven himself at the highest level of the game over the last few years and we can’t wait to see him run out in a Featherstone jersey in 2025.”