WHITEHAVEN RL has announced the signing of Tom Farren from Northwest Men's League side Roose Pioneers from Barrow. 

Farren was part of the England Community Lions U19s side that travelled to Serbia this year and were victorious defeating Ukraine in the semi-finals and France in the final. 

Tom was selected as man of the match in the Lion's semi-final after crossing for a first half try. 

Farren has also had a spell in the Furness Raiders Academy but will now make the step up to the professional level. 

Head coach Anthony Murray said: "I am very excited about Tom joining us. Tom is another young Cumbrian whose talent was identified as having been involved in the Jets programme at Barrow and representing England Community Lions at under 19s. 

"Tom is a young forward who will bring energy and enthusiasm to the group and I'm hoping he is another young player wanting to develop in the professional game at Whitehaven."