Leeds sign outside back Hankinson from Salford

Chris Hankinson has made 13 appearances for Salford Red Devils this season and scored three tries

Leeds Rhinos have signed outside back Chris Hankinson from struggling Super League side Salford for the rest of the season.

The 31-year-old has made 13 appearances during a tumultuous season for the financially-challenged Red Devils.

Hankinson joins the Rhinos as cover with Ethan Clark-Wood and Alfie Edgell both out injured.

Meanwhile, veteran prop Chris Hill, 37, has joined Bradford Bulls on a deal until the end of the season after making 13 appearances for Salford this season.

"I just want to get back to playing well. We're coming into an exciting time of year. I just want to impress my new team mates and the coaches in training and do what I can for the team," Hankinson told the Leeds website.

"We've got some big talent in the backline at Leeds and our job as wingers is to try and get a few points for the team."

Hankinson trained with the Rhinos on Monday and will be in contention when the Rhinos face Leigh Leopards on Thursday.

"It is great that Ian and the board have been able to act quickly following Alfie's injury at Wakefield and it was important that we have cover in that position as we enter a vital stage of the season," said boss Brad Arthur.

"We have got other players coming back from injury in the coming weeks and there will be great competition for spots in the games ahead."