Oldham Roughyeds have completed the signing of back-row forward Paul Noone.

The 29-year-old former Warrington Wolves, Widnes Vikings and Barrow Raiders has signed a one-year deal.

Coach Tony Benson told the club website: "Paul's capture represents one of the last pieces of the jigsaw in our team building for 2011, but it was certainly well worth the wait.

"We wanted somebody to add more experience to our young squad and Paul is the ideal fit."

"He's seen it all at the top level of club rugby. He is aggressive in defence and he runs good lines in attack," he added.

"He will add a lot to our squad and give us a strong back-row with a lot of competition for places."

On the move Noone said: "I'm looking forward to a new start at Oldham. I'm still only 29 with plenty left in the tank and my aim is to help Oldham to go one better this year and finally get promotion.

"I spoke to a few clubs but Chris Hamilton (club chairman) and Tony Benson convinced me that Oldham was the right club for me. To get to four Grand Finals in a row is no mean feat."

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