MX23RW : Friday, April 19 01:18:35| >> :600:9466786:9466786:

Catalans Dragons back-row Elliott Whitehead agrees NRL switch

Catalans Dragons announce that back-row Elliott Whitehead is to join NRL side Canberra Raiders in the summer.

Catalans Dragons back-row Elliott Whitehead has agreed to join NRL side Canberra Raiders at the end of the season.

The 25-year-old scored 18 tries in 27 games during the 2014 campaign before making his England debut in the Four Nations.

Whitehead joined the Dragons from Bradford Bulls in 2013.

"I would like to thank the club and the fans for everything they have done for me and I'm still fully committed to the Dragons this season," he is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News. "Whilst I will be sad to leave, I am also looking forward to the future."

Catalans Dragons are back in Super League action on Sunday when they make the trip to Wigan Warriors.

ID:215907: cacheID:215907:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1062:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Scott Dureau of Catalan Dragons warms up ahead of the Super League match between Hull FC and Catalans Dragons at KC Stadium on February 14, 2014
Read Next:
Trinity torn apart by Dragons
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!