Wakefield Trinity Wildcats sign utility back Richard Owen

Owen scored six tries in 12 appearances while on loan with the Wildcats last season

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have signed utility back Richard Owen on a three-year deal.

The 25-year-old made 12 appearances for the Wildcats last season after joining on loan from rivals Castleford Tigers in May.

"It's a good club to be at, I enjoyed my time here last season and think it's a great opportunity for me to set my position here," he said.

"All the boys are going to want to get stuck in and have a big season."

Owen is the second player to commit to the Wildcats in the last week after full-back Max Jowitt, 17, signed a new four-year deal on Friday.

The son of former Wakefield player Ian Jowitt, he made his Super League debut against St Helens in August.