Keighley Cougars can today announce the signing of Matty Beharrell on a two and a half year deal with immediate effect.

Matty, 31, has made 38 appearances for Keighley between 2017 and 2018 will link up with his new teammates after the Challenge Cup weekend break.

No stranger to Cougar Park, having guided his previous club, Hunslet to promotion in the 2024 season, Matty will once join forces with Head Coach, Alan Kilshaw.

Alan said “Matty and I have stayed in touch a long time and there were conversations ongoing for a number of weeks but the timings just weren’t quite right on both sides but things move and evolve and I am delighted to have the support from the board of directors to bring Matty in.” 

“I’ve always felt Matty and I had unfinished business together. He re-joins Keighley having worked with Burtz (Assistant Coach) at Hunslet, Mitch (Strength and Conditioner) at Dewsbury and Jordie (Assistant Coach) at Doncaster so the connections are already formed and he is welcome to our group with the utmost respect and we know his ability.”

“The lads have a bit of down time this week. They’ve been working hard since November and I’ve been asking a lot from them in training to get them where they need to be so Matty joins as a good time as we hit the half way point of the season. I am delighted to be working with him again and looking forward to seeing him play his best footy.”

Matty’s career stats:

236 Career Appearances
58 Tries
604 Goals
12 Drop Goals
Clubs played for: Hull KR, Dewsbury Rams, Swinton Lions, Keighley Cougars, Newcastle Thunder, Doncaster, Hunslet

Matty is available to sponsor for the remainder of the 2025 season. If you are interested in discussing, please email steven@cougarmania.co.uk.