Cornwall RLFC have announced the re-signing of Andy Kay for the 2023 Betfred League 1 season.

A hooker by trade, Kay started the season off as a Chough before he left the Memorial Ground at the start of June due to personal circumstances.

However, the door was always kept open for his return and Cornwall chief Mike Abbott has moved to secure Kay’s services for next term.

Kay began his senior rugby league career with Super League giants Leeds Rhinos and has also appeared for their Yorkshire rivals Featherstone Rovers.

And after signing for Cornwall on the eve of the 2022 campaign, Kay became a valuable member of the squad.

He played in a variety of positions which, along with hooker, included second-row, centre and his last match in black and gold at Swinton in May, Kay was thrust into the fray as a prop forward.

He told cornwallrlfc.co.uk: “After I left the club I still watched every game from afar and I almost felt myself playing along with the lads.

“I saw the side grow and develop which resulted in the first win coming at West Wales.

“That win was brilliant to see and I want to be part of days like that with Cornwall. Spending some time away from the lads and the game made me realise how much I missed it all and now I am raring to go.

“I have been working hard in the gym and running also. I have never really been someone who has ran to keep fit but I have been doing 5k every other day and it has helped me massively.

“My body is better than it was 12 months ago and I have a better mindset than when I signed last year too.

‘‘I know that pre-season is going to be tough but I am looking forward to getting stuck in with the lads again.”