Grand Final winner Forber returns on loan

We're delighted to welcome back hooker Tom Forber to Oldham, having signed on loan for the remainder of the season from Wigan Warriors.

Forber has enjoyed a number of loan spells with Roughyeds in recent seasons, making nine appearances for the club and his addition will add strength to the spine.

Roughyeds boss Alan Kilshaw said:

"We're really pleased to bring in Tom Forber, with Cole (Geyer) and Riley (Dean) leaving we have been a little bit light in the spine.

We have been very grateful to Warrington in getting Ben Hartill and Daniel Regan last week but now we have someone who will be with us every week.

He is very popular among the playing group from his performances last season, and I know the supporters will welcome this announcement as well.

I am looking forward to working with him and seeing him in an Oldham shirt."

The young hooker arrives at Oldham with plenty of Super League experience, having come off the bench in Wigan's 9-2 Super League Grand Final victory over Hull KR in 2024.

Having made his Warriors debut in 2022, Forber has gone on to make 22 appearances for the club.

The 23-year-old has previously represented Newcastle Thunder, Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity, Whitehaven, Widnes Vikings and Barrow Raiders and now joins Oldham ahead of a crucial run-in to the remainder of the season.