YORK Knights have secured experienced forward Brad Fash on a two-year deal, while York Valkyrie have re-signed rising star Amelie Lenham for the 2027 season.
Fash, 30, joins the Knights after more than 200 Super League appearances for Hull FC, where he spent 11 seasons and earned a testimonial year in 2025.
He said: "I'm excited to be a part of the club and the culture that's being created.
"I know the club and team are capable of achieving great things and I want to be a part of that."
Fash made his senior debut in 2015 and went on to make more than 200 appearances in Super League, whilst also having loan spells at Doncaster three times, Leigh Leopards and Toronto Wolfpack.
During that time, he also represented England Knights in 2018 against Papua New Guinea.
Mark Applegarth, Knights head coach, said: "We’ve been looking for another middle.
"Brad has played 200 games in Super League so he knows what it’s about and he adds more depth to our pack.
"I’m really excited to see him in a York shirt.
"I think he’ll bring a lot of passion and he’ll do a lot of the dirty work for us.
"I think he’ll be great for us moving forward."
Meanwhile, York Valkyrie have extended the contract of 17-year-old centre Amelie Lenham, who was named Player of the Match in the 2026 Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final.
Her new deal will run through until 2027.
Lenham broke into the senior side in 2026 and made nine appearances, including the decisive 8-6 win at Wigan that secured the club’s third Super League title.
Leon Pryce, head coach of the Valkyrie, said: "Amelie was incredible in her first season with us at just 17 years old.
"A brilliant attitude, unbelievably tough and always willing to listen and learn.
"She’s a coach’s dream to work with and has a massive future ahead of her, both with us and in the game."
Lenham, who came through the Valkyrie Under-19s, made her senior debut in June 2026 in a home win against Leigh Leopards.
She is also part of the England DiSE (Diploma in Sporting Excellence) programme and the England Under-18 rugby union training squad.
He added: "Bringing young, exciting players through our pathways and giving them opportunities to develop is something we’re really passionate about and want to continue doing as a club."
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