Corey Johnson signs new one-year deal with Sheffield Eagles

Another player has committed themselves to Sheffield Eagles next season

Corey Johnson has signed a new one-year deal with Sheffield Eagles, keeping him at the club for the 2027 campaign. 

Corey Johnson featuring for the Eagles during the 2026 campaign, in which he made 28 appearances. placeholder image
Corey Johnson featuring for the Eagles during the 2026 campaign, in which he made 28 appearances. | Jake Borrill

The hooker will be set to feature in his third season for the club, after making a combined 50 appearances throughout his last two campaigns with the Eagles, with a try tally of six thus far.

He became a mainstay for the Eagles in this year’s campaign, making 28 appearances in a side which reached 7th in the Betfred Championship table and secured a playoff spot. 

Johnson debuted with Leeds Rhinos after coming through their academy system and made 29 appearances for the Super League titans.

He has also featured for York Knights, Featherstone Rovers, Bradford Bulls and Halifax Panthers throughout his short rugby league career. 

With the announcement of his extension, he now becomes the 17th player confirmed to be featuring in the Sheffield Eagles squad for their 2027 campaign.

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