Nathan Cayless continues to put stamp on Hull KR squad with overseas signing

The 23-year-old links up with the Robins after scoring 21 tries in 69 Queensland Cup appearances for Townsville Blackhawks.

Hampson will help plug the gap left behind by Rhyse Martin following his recent retirement.

"I'm really excited to get over," he said. "I've heard so much about the club and the fans.

"From what I hear, the fans are a massive part of the club so I want to come over, earn the team's trust and make the fans proud, too."

Hampson is the second signing of the week at the start of a new era for Rovers under Nathan Cayless, who has replaced Willie Peters in the Craven Park hotseat.

Like fellow new addition Moala Graham-Taufa, Hampson has been signed from Australia's reserve grade as Cayless puts his stamp on the squad inherited from Peters.

The new KR boss, who most recently coached Parramatta Eels' New South Wales Cup side and is also assistant coach of New Zealand, believes the Robins have uncovered another hidden gem.

"Eddie is an explosive second-rower who’s got plenty of speed, is a great tackle-breaker and a try-scorer," said Cayless.

"He's also a player who, more often than not, wins his collisions in the middle. He'll definitely complement the squad we already have.

"I've had my eye on Eddie for a while now and he's been performing consistently for a number of seasons."