YORK Knights head coach Andrew Henderson has bolstered his squad- with the addition of Jason Bass.

As part of the deal, James Glover has departed the Knights to join Sheffield Eagels on a loan deal until the end-of-the-season. 

Bass joins York from Sheffield until the end-of-the-season, with the outside-back returning to the club after leaving at the end of the 2022 campaign. 

The latest Knights signing had a hugely succesful spell with the club in his first spell at the Knights, scoring eight tries in 27 appearances and helping guide York to a third-place finish last season. 

Bass can also operate at centre, at wing or at full-back, and scored an important try in the 41-34 defeat to Featherstone Rovers in the AB Sundecks 1985 cup final in 2021. 

Henderson was delighted to welcome Bass back to the squad, saying: "I'm really pleased to bring Jason to a Club, having heard lots of good things about him as a person.

"He fit the bill in terms of the characters that we're looking for at this Club. He's had past experience at this Club and he already knows some of the players, so we're bringing in somebody that knows what they're walking into, which will make it a smooth transition for him.

"I'm really looking forward to working alongside him and seeing what he can deliver for us as well as improving his game."

"Jason is a great person and a real effort-based player, which is something that is high on our list when we are recruiting players plus he can cover a number of positions in the back line," Henderson added.

"At this stage of the year, in terms of what we need, it's great that he can play at centre, on the wing and even at full-back.

"The fact that Jason is versatile, is an effort-based player, is a good person, has spent time at the Club before and has a good connection with some of the players and fans makes it a really good fit for us at this moment in time."

Henderson also spoke on the deal to allow Glover to switch to Sheffield, saying: "I'd like to thank James for the time that he has committed to the Club and for his contributions to York and wish him all the best with Sheffield for the remainder of this season."

Bass admitted his excitement at being back with York, after a singular season with the Eagles.

"I'm really excited to be back at York." Bass enthused.

"I had a few really enjoyable years at the Knights and to be able to play at the LNER Community Stadium again is fantastic, it's such an amazing place to play. I'm really looking to getting back out on the field for the Club.

"I've got some amazing memories from my first spell from making my debut at Bootham Crescent against Toronto Wolfpack through to scoring at Wembley, which an unbelievable experience and hopefully one we can repeat again this year.

"There's a great set of fans here at York and they really make themselves heard at home and away. I'm looking forward to seeing some familiar faces again and hopefully we can have a successful end to the season."