Out of contract Hull KR forward Zach Fishwick has signed a deal to remain in Super League with North Yorkshire side York Knights.

Fishwick was one of several players who the Robins confirmed would depart at the end of the season but it’s not taken long for the Hull KR academy product to secure another opportunity in Super League.

The 21-year-old has signed a one-year deal with Mark Applegarth’s side, becoming their fifth new signing for 2027, with the Knights also making loan deals for Tom Inman, Cody Hunter, David Nofoaluma, and Matty English permanent.

Fishwick will join a pack that has added NRL duo Cam McInnes and Blake Lawrie, with the Knights looking to build on what as an impressive first season in Super League. Their impressive stint at the top level started with a win over Fishwick’s former side Hull KR, for whom the 21-year-old played two games in 2026.

Having burst onto the scene as a 17-year-old in 2022, Fishwick signed a four-year deal with the club but found appearances hard to come by under Willie Peters, even spending time out on loan.

However, he now gets a crack at Super League with the Knights after signing a one-year deal.

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York Knights sign ex-Hull KR man Zach Fishwick

Fishwick’s move to York was announced by the club via a press release and club statement, as they said: “York Knights have signed prop forward, Zach Fishwick on a one-year deal, thanks to support from Squad Builder!”

In total, the 21-year-old has played nine times at Super League level, including twice last year and he admitted that he’s keen to get started with the North Yorkshire club are what he dubbed a ‘few frustrating years’.

Fishwick said: “I’m extremely grateful for this fresh start and proud to be joining York Knights.

“After a few frustrating years, I’m excited for the opportunity to work with Mark.

“It’s a new chapter for me. I’m very much looking forward to working hard with everyone, kicking on from here, establishing myself as a Super League player and doing the club proud on the field.”

Head coach Mark Applegarth confirmed that Fishwick had been a player that he had tried to sign as a 14-year-old during his time in charge of the Wakefield academy, admitting that Fishwick is ‘someone I’ve kept an eye on’.

“He’s had a taste of Super League early, so he knows what he’s about,” Applegarth added.

“Until we get our youth system up and running and get our own talent on a yearly basis, we’ll be looking at other club’s prospects that don’t fit into their plans and nurturing them under our umbrella.

“I’m really excited to be working with Zach and excited to see what he can do.”

York RLFC are delighted to announce the signing of prop forward, Zach Fishwick, thanks to support from Squad Builder ✍️

The 21-year old has agreed a one year deal with the Knights for 2027.

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— York RLFC Knights (@YorkRLFC) October 14, 2026