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Former Leeds Rhinos and York Knights forward signs multi-year Championship deal

Former Leeds Rhinos and more recently York Knights forward King Vuniyayawa has secured a multi-year Championship deal for 2027. The 31-year-old forward who has represented Fiji on nine occasions spent much of the 2026 season with Newcastle Thunder, though Super…

By Sam Cook · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 7:00 AM

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King Vuniyayawa has signed a two-year contract with Oldham with an option for an additional year.
The 31-year-old prop forward previously played for Leeds Rhinos, Salford, Featherstone Rovers, York Knights, and Newcastle Thunder.
Oldham head coach Alan Kilshaw highlighted Vuniyayawa's top-level experience, size, and physicality as key additions to the squad.

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Former Leeds Rhinos and York Knights prop King Vuniyayawa has signed a multi-year deal with Championship club Oldham ahead of the 2027 season. The 31-year-old Fiji international agreed to a two-year contract that includes an option for a third season, potentially keeping him with the Roughyeds through 2029.

Vuniyayawa split the 2026 season between Newcastle Thunder and Super League side York Knights, making 26 appearances and scoring ten tries. Oldham head coach Alan Kilshaw praised the signing, stating that Vuniyayawa will bring valuable top-level experience, size, and physicality to the team's forward pack.

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