Hometown boy Battye returns

02/11/2023

Sheffield Eagles have signed former Academy star Eddie Battye from fellow Championship outfit Wakefield Trinity on a two-year deal.

Battye, since coming through the Eagles ranks in the early 2010s, has enjoyed spells with London Broncos and Wakefield but he’s decided now is the right time to return to South Yorkshire.

An enthusiastic character, nothing says commitment to the cause like going on a stag do as an Eagles cheerleader..

Director of Rugby Mark Aston commented: “Once we knew of Eddie’s availability, we did all we could to bring him back to Sheffield,”

“We’re exceptionally proud of all he has achieved in becoming a Super League regular so to get a man of his calibre says a lot about what we’re doing and where we’re going.

“He’ll bring a lot to the table, not just on the pitch but off the pitch too.”