Doncaster Knights sign half back, James Blackett on month-long deal

3rd September 2024

Doncaster Knights are pleased to share that half back, James Blackett will be joining the club for the first month of the Championship season. 

The 22-year-old has come from Premiership side Newcastle Falcons, where he featured in both the Gallagher Premiership and the Premiership Rugby Cup.

During 2024 Blackett traveled to New Zealand where he played for Morrinsville Sports in the Waikato Club Competition as well as working for Piako tractors. Following this, he was in the Waikato NPC wider training squad, partaking in Pre-season training as well as representing the NZ Harlequins (Waikato development). 

The Knights are looking forward to having James around while the Championship season begins.