Super League hopefuls York Knights have made another high profile signing from the top-flight.
French international Justin Sangare has joined the Betfred Championship league leaders and 1895 Cup holders for the 2026 campaign after spending this season with Salford Red Devils.
Sangare began his career at Toulouse Olympique – the club who beat York in this year’s second-tier Grand Final – before joining Leeds Rhinos ahead of the 2023 campaign.
After 42 appearances for Leeds he was released from the final season of his contract last October and signed a two-year deal with Salford the following month.
He featured for the Red Devils 25 times, but his spell there has been cut short by the club’s well-publicised financial crisis.
York Knights sign another Super League player
Knights coach Mark Applegarth said: “I’m delighted to have him. He offers a different sort of perspective for us in terms of a front-rower.
“He has got a lot of impact and a lovely offload game. He’ll create some dents in any defence. I’m looking forward to working with him.”
Sangare, who has played eight times for France, added: “I am excited and honoured to play for York. I am ready to battle for the club and be a part of the history of the York Knights.”
York will find out this week if they have secured a place in Super League for 2026. Other signings out of the top-flight include Paul Vaughan from Warrington Wolves, ex-Castleford Tigers captain Sam Wood and Wakefield Trinity’s Josh Griffin.
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