Keighley Cougars have announced the signing of Dane Chisholm, who joins on a permanent 18-month contract until the end of the 2023 season after his departure from Featherstone Rovers.
Commenting on the arrival, Keighley Head of Rugby Andrew Henderson said: "When we were made aware of Dane's availability, we didn't hesitate to reach out and contact him.
"Dane is a quality player that further strengthens our squad. He is certainly proven at the next level, but has had experience of this division previously, so he will not be phased by playing in this competition.
"Personally, I feel with Dane's ability, skill set and experience he can become a valued member of this team.
"He shares our ambition and aspirations as a club and will help us on our journey as we grow and progress as a club.
"We would like to extend a warm welcome to Dane and his family to the Keighley Cougars."
"I'm really excited to be coming to a club with big ambitions," added Chisholm.
"It was a big part of my decision in signing with the Cougars. We already have a really strong squad and I hope to add value to that.
"From when I have been to Cougar Park to watch Jake Webster, I know the fan base here is a really passionate one and I can't wait to play in front of them.
"I have experience in League One and know what it takes to get out of this division and into the Championship."
The Cougars become Chisholm's sixth English club after Hull KR, Bradford Bulls, Sheffield Eagles, Featherstone Rovers, and his recent loan stint with London Broncos.
And his arrival at the Cougar Park brings the curtain down on a three-year spell with Featherstone which saw him helped the club reach consecutive Million Pound Games either side of the Pandemic as Rovers established themselves as a leading club in the Championship.
The France international came through the junior system at Mullumbimby Giants before making his professional debut for the Melbourne Storm in the 2011 NRL season.
He left the Storm and had spells with Wests Tigers, Manly Sea Eagles and Canterbury Bulldogs before making the move to the United Kingdom mid-way through the 2015 season with Hull KR, scoring three tries in seven games to help them avoid relegation from Super League via the Qualifiers.
Chisholm signed for Bradford Bulls for the following season and became a central figure in the side as they went on to win the Championship Shield, before a brief spell with Sheffield Eagles.
But he returned to Odsal just months later however and, despite suffering a season ending injury at the Summer Bash, would return to his best, scoring 17 tries, 123 goals, and 2 drop goals for a return of 316 points as the Bulls were promoted out of Betfred League One at the first attempt.
Following their return to the Championship, Chisholm departed mid-way through the 2019 campaign and signed with Featherstone where he stayed until earlier this week, aside from a brief loan spell at London Broncos last month.
The halfback has been allocated the number 20 jersey at his new club.
