Huddersfield Giants land Fiji international as NRL centre completes recruitment

Huddersfield Giants have confirmed the signing of Fijian Taane Milne. The centre, a Golden Boot nominee this year, has signed a two-year contract with the Giants heading into 2025.

Rugby League Live revealed last week that the Giants were chasing Milne, who becomes the third player to move from South Sydney Rabbitohs to the John Smith's Stadium ahead of the new campaign following the previous arrivals of Tom Burgess and Jacob Gagai.

The 29-year-old has made 91 NRL appearances, scoring 27 tries, and becomes the Giants' sixth signing of the off-season with George King, Liam Sutcliffe and Zac Woolford also joining the club.

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It is likely to bring an end to the Giants' recruitment drive for Luke Robinson's first season in charge, with Milne adding further quality to their three-quarter line.

"I’m really excited to make the move over there, my partner will come eventually," Milne said. "It’s been a long process but I’m glad it’s done now and I can’t wait to get into training and meet the boys.

"I was speaking to Tom Burgess, and he was talking good things about the club. He asked if I’d be interested in a move if an opportunity came about and coming off contract, I said I would think about it. Robbo gave me a call two weeks in and told me he was interested. I’m having a baby in January, and he rang me to tell me about how it is a family-orientated club and reassured me. I really respected that."

Chairman Kev Davy added: "Being able to secure the signing of an International NRL centre who was Fiji’s Man of the Match and a Golden Boot nominee is a great capture for the Giants, and it shows our commitment to providing Luke Robinson with a quality squad to compete in the Betfred Super League.

"I'm extremely confident that Taane will be an excellent addition to our squad, and we are excited to have him join our club, he performed extremely well in the recent internationals, and we're hoping he can continue that form in the Claret and Gold.

"We need all of our supporters to get behind Luke and the squad in 2025 as we hope for a successful season, and in particular I appeal to those unrenewed season card-holders to join us on the exciting journey."

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