To Hull and back (again) - now Rovers snap up Briscoe

Hull KR continued their rebuilding today with the capture of full-back Shaun Briscoe from neighbours Hull.

Rovers, who secured their Super League status with victory over their city

rivals on Sunday, are thought to have beaten off late competition from Briscoe's

former club Wigan to secure the services of the 24-year-old on a two-year

contract.

Briscoe, who was told last week that he would not be offered a new contract for

next season at the KC Stadium, will team up with former Hull stand-off Paul

Cooke at Craven Park.

Hull KR coach Justin Morgan said: "Shaun has a fantastic work ethic and will

add a whole new dimension to the backs.

"He has a lot of experience and has played internationally for England which

adds to his quality as a player.

"He continues to impress me with his ability to cover several positions and is

a player that will definitely compliment the squad."

Briscoe scored 57 tries in 101 appearances for Hull since joining them from

home-town club Wigan in 2003.

He recently lost his full-back spot to New Zealand utility player Motu Tony and

has played on the wing in the last three matches.

He is Rovers' third confirmed signing for 2008, following the captures of

Wakefield winger Peter Fox and Gold Coast Titans centre Jake Webster, while they

continue to be linked with Wests Tigers duo Daniel Fitzhenry and Ben Galea.