Mason is one of the biggest signings in Super League history

Hull KR have signed Australia forward Willie Mason on a two-year contract, subject to visa and medical clearance.

The Robins beat off competition from a host of clubs to land the 30-year-old prop from the start of the 2011 Super League season.

"This is arguably the biggest signing in the club's illustrious history," said Rovers chief executive Mike Smith.

"He is also one of the most high profile overseas signings these shores have ever seen."

Mason is perhaps best remembered for the punch that knocked out Great Britain forward Stuart Fielden in the 2006 Tri-Nations series in Sydney.

And the 6ft 4in, 18st forward's signing will rank alongside that of Stacey Jones (Catalans Dragons) and Trent Barrett (Wigan).

"Willie's playing record speaks for itself and he has a hunger to come to Super League and compete for silverware," added Smith.

"We're delighted that he will be doing that in the red and white of Hull KR.

"Signing a player of Willie's calibre not only highlights just how far we have come as a club in our first four years in Super League, but also demonstrates our ambition moving forward to become the very best."

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Mason spent the first seven years of his career with Canterbury Bulldogs before moving on to Sydney Roosters and, more recently, North Queensland Cowboys.

Despite being born in New Zealand, Mason played his first international rugby league for Tonga, where his mother was born, in the 2000 World Cup before switching his allegiance to Australia.

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