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Former Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers man secures new Championship deal for 2027

Ex-Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers winger Derrell Olpherts has secured a new deal with Championship club Batley Bulldogs following on from his impressive debut season. Olpherts linked up with the Bulldogs before the start of the 2026 season, arriving after…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:12 PM
Former Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers man secures new Championship deal for 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Derrell Olpherts has signed a contract extension with Championship club Batley Bulldogs for the 2027 season.
  • Olpherts joined Batley ahead of 2026 and scored 11 tries in 19 appearances during his debut campaign.
  • The 34-year-old winger previously represented Super League clubs Castleford Tigers, Leeds Rhinos, and Wakefield Trinity.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers winger Derrell Olpherts has signed a contract extension with Championship side Batley Bulldogs for the 2027 season. The 34-year-old joined the Bulldogs ahead of the 2026 campaign after a spell with Featherstone Rovers and made an immediate impact, crossing for 11 tries in 19 appearances.

The new agreement marks the first time since leaving Castleford Tigers that Olpherts will spend more than one season at a club. The winger has accumulated 56 tries in 71 career Championship matches alongside 49 tries in 108 Super League appearances.

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