Williams is looking forward to beginning the next chapter of his career at Leigh Sports Village, having watched the club’s progression in recent years.

He said: “I’m really excited to be joining Leigh. They have been on a huge journey over the last five years, and I’m grateful to be a part of the club going forward.

“The atmosphere at Leigh Sports Village is one of the best in Super League. The fans play a huge part in that, alongside all of the great work Derek has done bringing the club and game day to a new level.

“I respect and admire Adrian Lam as a coach and I am looking forward to working alongside him for the next chapter in my career.”

Head Coach Adrian Lam is looking forward to working with Williams and believes the forward has significant potential to develop further at Leigh.

Lam said “Jordan is a player I’ve had my eye on for a couple of years now, and someone I believe has plenty of potential. He has good size, is athletic and brings a strong carry and offload, which will add valuable qualities to our forward pack.

“He’s hard-working, committed and puts the team first, and those are important attributes in the environment we’re building here at Leigh. I’m looking forward to working with Jordan and feel strongly that he can continue to develop and mature as a player within our environment. We’re delighted to have him on board and I’m excited to see what he can bring to the team.”

Director of Rugby Andrew Henderson believes Williams will be an excellent addition to the Leopards’ squad, having tracked the forward for some time.

Henderson said “Jordan is exactly the type of player we want at Leigh. He’s honest, hard-working, team-first and understands what it takes to perform at Super League level. His attitude and professionalism stood out to us throughout our discussions, and we’re confident he will be a great fit for our culture both on and off the field.

“He is a player we’ve tracked for some time and someone we believe is an excellent fit for the direction we’re taking as a club. He will strengthen our middle unit, bring healthy competition within the squad and add valuable experience to the group.

“Throughout the process, his ambition, professionalism and desire to be part of what we’re building at Leigh really stood out. We believe he will thrive in our environment and become a valuable member of the group.

“We’re delighted to welcome Jordan and his family to Leigh and we look forward to seeing the impact he will make both on and off the field during his time with us.”

Everyone at Leigh Leopards would like to welcome Jordan to the club.

Director of Rugby Andrew Henderson said:

“We are happy to bring Jack Purtill to Leigh Leopards. He is a young player from the Leigh area who we have been tracking closely, and adds utility value covering the hooker, halfback and loose forward position. We are excited to add another talented, ambitious individual to our squad.

“At just 20 years of age, Jack has already benefited from being part of a Super League development system. He displays a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and the qualities we look for in young players who have the potential to develop into Super League performers.

“One of our key objectives as a club is to identify and recruit talented young players who are hungry to improve and eager to challenge themselves in a professional environment. Jack fits that profile perfectly. He has genuine potential, but just as importantly he has the attitude and character required to maximise that potential.

“We believe Leigh is a place where young players can thrive. We have experienced leaders within the squad, an excellent coaching team and a culture that encourages players to work hard, improve daily and earn their opportunities. We’re looking forward to helping Jack continue his development and supporting him on the next stage of his journey.

“This signing reflects our commitment to building not only for the present but also for the future. Jack is a player we’re excited about, and we look forward to seeing his progress in a Leigh Leopards shirt.”

When asked about what it means to him to sign for the Leopards, Jack said:

“I grew up in Leigh, supported them so when the opportunity came, I was buzzing and I couldn’t wait to take it… It means the world to me and I can’t wait to give it everything I’ve got”

Everyone at Leigh Leopards welcomes Jack to the club and looks forward to seeing him develop.

Jack is sponsored by ADW Electrical, a long-standing supporter of the Leopards and a company where he has gained valuable apprenticeship experience outside his Rugby League career.