Hunslet Hawks have confirmed that James Feather has joined them on a one-year contract from Keighley Cougars.

Feather has just completed 10 years of service to the Cougars, and was recently awarded a testimonial by them.

He made 18 appearances for Keighley in 2014, scoring eight tries.

“I’m really looking forward to a new challenge at Hunslet and working under head coach Barry Eaton again," said the player.

"It’s going to be an exciting but challenging year playing in the Championship and I can’t wait to get started."

Hunslet director of rugby Darren Williams believes that Feather will work well with Hawks' coach Barry Eaton.

“We're delighted to finally get 'Buster' to join the club, we have been long time admirers of his but it’s been hard convincing him to leave his home town club," he said.

"Which is fully understandable given the commitment he’s given the club and the fact that he had a well deserved testimonial.

"He obviously has a great relationship with our head coach Barry Eaton who knows him well and James is excited linking up with Barry again and is looking forward to an exciting season under the new structure in the Championship."

i am in complete shock

So am I.

Heard this earlier thought my mate was having me on.

Thought he had already signed for us?

So did I. So how has this come about?

Think there is lot more going on then we are finding out. All gone quiet on signings appeal

Was making the tea, what did you ring for

Yes does seem an odd one but you know what, good luck Buster and thanks for your efforts.

Not a giant Shock, Im sure Unless an (SL) club you could see him going to a Barry Eaton team

Certainly now explains why David March has signed for us

1 year deal though - Me thinks he will be back if we take Hunslets place in 2016

Onwards and upwards for Buster - and onwards and upwards for the Cougars. I have previoulsy heard him gushing about Barry Eaton as a coach so no surprise that they have poached him (presumbaly he hadn't signed for us or had some sort of get out clause?). Maybe his going will have a positive effect on dressing room? I am sure long term he wants to come back to Cougar Park. Tbh I am sure we will have plently of options at 9.

Wonder who'll be next to go.....

Really? The bulk of the squad has been retained, Buster decides to up sticks and suddenly you think they're going to be leaving in droves - doubt it burley

Wow! Just WOW!

Didn't expect that, but it explains the signing of David March.

It would be interesting to know his reasoning behind the switch.

He's been one hell of a player for Keighley, you can't easily replace that heart and spirit and the will to truly put your body on the line for a team.

Well, what would make a player who loves Keighley through and through, leave a Club after he has signed?

I assume all is not well at Cougar Park.

Lawkholme Len .

Maybe this is a step in the right direction for Buster to aid his coaching career when retirement from playing calls Learning from a coach that gets a team promoted and not from a coach that gets teams relegated

All the best Buster