JOE Law has made the permanent move to York Knights after an impressive loan spell from Wakefield Trinity earlier this year.

He becomes the third centre to join the Knights over the off-season, following Kieran Buchanan and Jude Ferreira through the doors at the LNER Community Stadium.

Law initially joined the club on transfer deadline day, quickly impressing with his neat footwork and ability to surge forward on the right edge.

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The first of his six tries came on his debut in a 54-12 rout of Dewsbury Rams, whilst he also found the whitewash against Batley Bulldogs and scored twice against both Widnes Vikings and Whitehaven.

The 20-year-old began his career at Stanley Rangers as a junior, then coming through Wakefield’s Scholarship programme and progressing to their academy in 2020.

He will continue his association with Knights boss Mark Applegarth, who brought him to Wakefield aged 14, and also handed him a Betfred Super League debut against Leeds Rhinos last year.

Law enjoyed a prolific loan spell from Wakefield Trinity this term.Law enjoyed a prolific loan spell from Wakefield Trinity this term. (Image: Craig Hawkhead Photography) “Joe Law’s a player we brought in when I joined York because we needed a centre with the injuries as they were,” Applegarth explained.

“Through the time at my previous club I knew all about Joe. He’s a player I first signed at 14 years old and I’m really glad that we’ve managed to secure him permanently.

“I think over the next five years he’s going to really start to make his mark on rugby league. In my opinion he’s a player that’s got all the attributes to play top level rugby and I’m sure the York fans will agree with me on that.

“He’s a really coachable kid that I can’t wait to carry on seeing develop so again, he’s another that I’m delighted to have on board.”

Law is the Knights’ seventh new recruit ahead of the 2025 season, with Paul McShane, Jacques O’Neill, James Farrar and Jacob Gannon also linking up with the club.