Several clubs in Super League have already announced their dual-registration partners for next season.
The dual-registration rule, introduced in 2013, offers a way for top-tier clubs to give players more experience or playing time at a higher level, especially when first-team players are returning from injury.
When a player is dual-registered, they can play and train with both clubs. However, they are limited to one fixture per scheduled round each week and cannot play in two matches over the same weekend.
Love Rugby League has created a club-by-club guide to each Super League team’s approach to dual-registration for 2025. This article will be updated as new agreements are made.
Castleford Tigers
In 2024, Castleford Tigers partnered with Batley Bulldogs, a connection influenced by former Castleford coach Craig Lingard’s ties to Batley. However, this partnership has now ended. Last season, Castleford also worked with Newcastle Thunder. As of now, the Tigers do not have a confirmed dual-registration partner for 2025.
Catalans Dragons
For several years, Catalans Dragons have had a dual-registration agreement with Toulouse Olympique, a strong team in the Championship. While nothing has been officially announced regarding 2025, it’s expected that the partnership will continue, as both clubs are the only full-time professional teams in France.
Huddersfield Giants
Luke Robinson’s Giants have linked up with Hunslet, who will compete in the Championship next season after winning promotion from League 1. Huddersfield youngster George Flanagan enjoyed a loan spell with the Parksiders last term.
Hull FC
The Black and Whites have not had a dual-registration partner since 2023 when they were linked with Newcastle Thunder, who were in the Championship at the time. Nothing has been announced yet in regards to 2025.
Hull KR
The Robins have yet to confirm any dual-reg partnerships for 2025 – but they had links with League 1 side Keighley Cougars and Championship outfit Featherstone Rovers in 2024.
Leeds Rhinos
The Rhinos partnered up with Championship neighbours Halifax Panthers last season: but nothing has yet been announced for next season.
Leigh Leopards
Leigh have not had a dual-reg partnership since 2023 when they were linked with League 1 side Rochdale Hornets, with the Leopards opting to get the most out of their reserve-grade side in 2024. The club have have yet to announced anything regarding dual-reg for 2025.
Salford Red Devils
The Saints have yet to confirm their dual-reg partners for 2025 but they have had a link with Swinton Lions over the last couple of seasons – with the likes of George Delaney, Noah Stephens and Jonny Vaughan having featured for the Lions.
Wakefield Trinity
Super League’s newly-promoted side Wakefield have entered a dual-reg agreement with Championship outfit Batley Bulldogs, who were partnered with Castleford in 2024.
Warrington Wolves
The Wire have already announced their two dual-registration partners for 2025 in the shape of Championship neighbours Widnes Vikings and League 1 side Keighley Cougars.
Warrington youngsters Max Wood, Zac Bardsley-Rowe and Lucas Green featured in the Championship for the Vikings last term.
Wigan Warriors
The Grand Slam winners haven’t announced any dual-reg agreements for 2025 just yet: but they were partnered with Wakefield, Barrow and Midlands Hurricanes last season.
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