BARROW Raiders have announced the signing of Salford Red Devils forwards Greg Burke and Jack Wells. 

Burke joins the club on a two-year deal, while Wells has signed a contract until the end of the 2023 Betfred Championship season. 

Burke, 29, has spent much of his career in Super League, making 42 appearances for Wigan Warriors, 21 for Hull KR and 84 for the Red Devils. 

He featured once for the Raiders on dual-registration last season, scoring on his debut against Cumbrian rivals Whitehaven at the Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium.

"When I came here on dual-registration, I really enjoyed playing with the team," he said.

"The way they set up to play really suits my game, with us being allowed to play a little bit with the ball. 

"I'm joining a club that is doing things really well. 

"I want to come in and add my Super League experience, bring a lot to this side, and hopefully the lads will enjoy playing alongside me."

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Wells, a product of the Wigan Warriors, has made 14 appearances in total for the Red Devils, scoring once. 

He also featured twice for the Raiders in 2022, coming off the bench in the club's 34-24 victory at Widnes Vikings in March and at home to York City Knights two months later.

"To move to a club like Barrow Raiders is very exciting," said Wells.

"I’m excited to get started and hit the ground running, and we know there's a lot of pressure to make the play-offs again. 

"Having watched lots of the club's highlights, they play a lot of expansive rugby and I can't wait to adapt to that system."

On the double signing, Barrow Raiders chairman Steve Neale said: "We are delighted to sign two Super League standard forwards as we endeavour to consolidate our position as a genuine Championship team. 

"We recognise that we were a little light in the middle throughout the season following the retirement of the Walne brothers, and we hope that these quality additions will help bridge the gap. 

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"The second season in the Championship always seems to be tougher, and it is important that we do not get ahead of ourselves.

"Hopefully the arrival of Greg and Jack will help us meet our ambitions."

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