Rovers agree deal for Weyman

Hull KR have signed St George Illawarra prop forward Michael Weyman on a two-year contract.

The 28-year-old, who was in the Dragons team that beat Wigan in the 2011 World Club Challenge, will be a straight replacement for Mickey Paea, who is moving to city rivals Hull FC next year.

Weyman, who won his only cap in Australia's 12-8 win over New Zealand in the 2010 Anzac Test, will link up with the Robins for pre-season training ahead of the 2014 season.

"Michael is a big bloke and a class player who will bring a lot of quality and experience to our team," said Hull KR coach Craig Sandercock.

"He'll also provide terrific leadership to our younger players and for them it'll be a great opportunity to learn from someone who has played consistently at the top level in Australia."

Weyman began his professional career with Canberra Raiders in 2003 and joined the Dragons six years later.

He was in the side that beat Sydney Roosters 32-8 in the 2010 NRL Grand Final and played four times for New South Wales in State of Origin.

Rovers chief executive Mike Smith said: "Michael is a player of the highest calibre and you only have to look at his record to see that he's been there and done it at the very top level.

"Meeting him and his agent was a real pleasure and Michael can't wait to get over to England and get started in 2014.

"As a club, we've targeted high-quality acquisitions to replace the players who will leave us at the end of the current season and Michael definitely fits that bill."