Brenden Santi, a former Wests Tigers forward and Italian international, has signed a new contract for the 2025 season to continue his rugby league playing career.
Santi will re-join the York Knights for next season, who compete in the Betfred Championship (otherwise known as the Rugby Football League Championship) - the second tier of the Englishย Super League.
A member ofย Italy's national team in the past threeย Rugby Leagueย World Cups, Santi is a former Australian Schoolboys captain andย NRLย forward who played 11 games for theย Wests Tigersย between 2014 and 2015.
He also spent time in theย Canterbury Bulldogsย junior system and theย Parramatta Eelsย (2014) but failed to register a singleย NRLย first-grade game for either team.
His career also includes stints with the Townsville Blackhawks in theย QLD Cup, French sideย Toulouse Olympique, Newcastle Thunder and the Keighley Cougars.
"I'm really happy Brenden's agreed to go again with York Knights," York coach Mark Applegarth said.
"I thought he was an excellent member of the pack last year. He offered not only a high level of rugby but some great leadership, and he'll be another important voice for some of the younger members of the squad.
"I love everything he's about. He plays very tough and puts his body on the line every time he crosses that whitewash, so I'm delighted he's on board for 2025."
