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Former Huddersfield ace lauded as ‘ultimate professional’ with Championship deal secured for 2027

Former Huddersfield Giants ace Aidan McGowan has penned a new one-year deal with Championship outfit Birmingham Hurricanes for 2027.

By Ben Olawumi · Love Rugby League

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:09 AM

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Aidan McGowan signed a one-year contract extension with Birmingham Hurricanes for the 2027 Championship season.
The 24-year-old utility back scored 17 tries in 23 appearances across all competitions in 2026.
Head coach Mark Dunning praised McGowan as an ultimate professional who drives standards on and off the pitch.

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Former Huddersfield Giants utility back Aidan McGowan has signed a new one-year contract extension with Championship club Birmingham Hurricanes for the 2027 season. The 24-year-old Ireland international originally joined the team in early 2026 after brief stints with Newcastle Thunder and Huddersfield.

McGowan scored 17 tries in 23 appearances during the 2026 campaign, helping the Hurricanes finish eighth and reach the second week of the play-offs. Head coach Mark Dunning commended McGowan as an ultimate professional who drives standards across the squad.

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Former Huddersfield ace lauded as ‘ultimate professional’ with Championship deal secured for 2027

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