A TALENTED young half-back has signed for Saints Women because she feels she can go to another level under the club’s coaches.
Caitlin Casey, 20, one of the most exciting young players in the Betfred Women’s Super League, is now on board for the 2025 season following her departure from Leeds Rhinos.
She capped off her rookie campaign in 2023 by being named the 2023 Betfred Women’s Super League Young Player of the Year.
And highlighting her continued progress Casey was elevated from the England Knights National Performance Squad into the senior squad in 2024, too.
Now she is eager to get to work under Saints joint head coaches Craig Richards and Derek Hardman.
“I'm really excited,” she said.
“I’m looking forward to a fresh start and just getting stuck in with the girls in pre-season.
“I've been enjoying my time at Leeds and it was great for my first few seasons, but I feel like I'm ready for a bit of change.
“I found out Dek and Craig were coaching and I’m really excited from the little bits I've had at England with them.
“I want to be the best player I can be and I feel like I can do that in a Saints shirt.”
Richards said: “I’m really excited to get to work with Caitlin, her talents are clear to see and there is much more to come from her.
“We want to help Catlin further develop over the coming years.”
Hardman added: “I’m looking forward to watching Caitlin fulfill her potential.”
Casey came through the youth ranks at Leeds Rhinos after being spotted while playing at Swillington ARFLC and the Oulton Raidettes where she was part of a Women’s Championship Grand Final winning team in 2022.
She made her Leeds debut in 2023 and guided Rhinos around in the half-back position, making appearances in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley and the Women’s Super League Grand Final, the latter of which she scored a try in.
Casey finished her time at Leeds having made 36 appearances, scoring 14 tries and 14 goals.
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