Leigh Centurions can confirm that terms have been agreed with Huddersfield Giants for the permanent transfer of Ryan Brierley.

Brierley, 24, came up through the ranks of Westhoughton Lions and joined Leigh Centurions in 2012 from Castleford Tigers.

He achieved a new Club record by becoming the first player to be top try-scorer in four successive seasons and his tally of 43 in the 2014 season was the third highest in Club history.

Brierley's two tries against Bradford Bulls at Odsal recently, in what proved to be his final game for the Club took his total to 133 tries in 125 games. He also kicked 42 goals, including four drop-goals, for a total of 612 points.

Brierley is the fifth highest try-scorer in Club history, behind MIck Martyn (189 tries), John Woods (152), Bill Kindon (149) and Des Drummond (141) and was Young Player of the Year in the Kingstone Press Championship in both 2013 and 2014.

Brierley had also been a valued ambassador for Leigh Community Trust and developed his own school's programme, Brierley's Buddies, which was well received within the local schools and won funding from the Ben Cohen Foundation.

Leigh Centurions Owner Derek Beaumont said: " I would rather remember Ryan for his contribution on the field which cannot be questioned and stands for itself. I shared some great times with him and will perhaps remember him jumping on me after the Challenge Cup victory over Salford the most.

"He has been an outstanding ambassador in the community over the years. He was always happy to go above and beyond the call of duty for the benefit of those in the community and he should be remembered and commended for that.

"There has always been a lot of media attention around Ryan and over a number of years I worked closely with him to protect him from that. I was disappointed with his article in the magazine particularly referring to me as 'the owner'. I understand his relationship with Paul (Rowley) and him wanting to support him but I felt I deserved better than that.

"However, I am bigger than that and I wish Ryan well at Huddersfield ‎and genuinely hope he makes a fist of Super League. There is a lot expected of him and although it will be very difficult for him I hope he proves a success and develops into a top Super League player. It is always helpful when circumstances can have an outcome that is positive for both parties and I believe that to be the case here.

"I would like to thank Giants Managing Director Richard Thewlis for his honest and professional approach to this along with his patience to see the transfer through."

Leigh Centurions Head Coach Neil Jukes said: " I remember the day that Ryan walked through the door for the first time.

"Since then all the staff have contributed a lot of time and effort into making him the player he is today. They have all played a massive part in his development.

"Ryan has undoubted ability and is now at a club where he has the opportunity to play Super League. I genuinely hope that everything works out for him and I'll be keeping an eye on his performances, having spent a lot of time on his progression.

"I appreciate his efforts during his time at the Club for me as assistant and then head coach and likewise I'd hope Ryan in return will be grateful for what Leigh Centurions have done for him.

"I sincerely hope he advances himself at the highest level of the club game, Super League."

Thanks Ryan for all your service to the club over the years.

Finally we have closure. And breathe.

Glad it's finally sorted and all parties can move on , hopefully successes full for all involved

Well said Loudleyther !

Thanks for the memories Ryan, I will miss you, good luck with the rest of your career.Ian.

Well the way Huddersfield are going, we should see Ryan again in the middle eights! That will be interesting.

Good luck to the lad he deserves his chance. He always played his heart out for Leigh. Hope everything works out well for him.

I believe we will now see another exciting player develop in Ben Reynolds.

Finally.Good luck to Ryan,and thanks for the memories.Now we all move on.

And if I was a betting man, any future in SL will be at full back rather the half back - good luck to him, hope it all works out

Good luck Rayn, but these last few weeks have been classless and leave tainted memories.

Leigh v Huddersfield in round 6 of the cup, nailed on

Sorry he has gone. I wish him well.

Nice to see that Brierley has finally got his dream move to a BIG super league club.

So according to someone on twitter Leeds and his agent signed a contract to go there, but Ryan didn't sign it. Still, it's not our 5hit anymore.

Great finisher ,speedy,goes for to many interceptions,not the best of tacklers,doesnt run the game as a top half back should.My opinions only.Best of luck,welcome to a whole new ball game

Quote ="DemonUK"So according to someone on twitter Leeds and his agent signed a contract to go there, but Ryan didn't sign it. Still, it's not our 5hit anymore.'" Sounds like a member of your board isn't happy about this comment. https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https% ... dIUsk0&s=1 Sounds like the deal between Leigh and Giants has been done with a great deal of mutual respect which is good to see. Good luck for the rest of the season (apart from when we meet in the middle eights )

Quote ="DemonUK"So according to someone on twitter Leeds and his agent signed a contract to go there, but Ryan didn't sign it. Still, it's not our 5hit anymore.'" Sounds like a member of your board isn't happy about this comment. https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https% ... dIUsk0&s=1 Sounds like the deal between Leigh and Giants has been done with a great deal of mutual respect which is good to see. Good luck for the rest of the season (apart from when we meet in the middle eights )

Well its been pure theatre. Drama, intrigue and pure comedy
Rather like the memsahib said when happy valley finished.... "Ooo I hope they do another series"....
Now this drama has concluded I await the next production from Leigh...

Great fun Robin , glad to see we are still keeping the RL world entertained

Good luck with the move Ryan. Thanks for some outstanding memories. Sad to see you go, but all the best for a successful Super League career.

Next drama is at Huddersfield on their forum they are saying Brough is off to Leeds,so it could be Ellis Brierley combination for them

....and in his rugby paper interview he says the last few YEARS have been the most difficult of his life and there has been tears and he sought professional help. Oh and he continues to refer to 'the lies'. Despite what my wife says Ryan you have soured every one of your 133 tries. Don't see any thanks to the club or what they have done for you over these oh so difficult years. Although the LoveRugbyLeague website seems to carry a slightly different interview where he talks about weeks not years and does thank the club.

Oh the wonders of the press

Good comments from Jukesy - Ryan has developed at Leigh beyond recognition from when he first arrived for which the coaching staff must take some credit. He will not be a seven at Huddersfield not in the Anderson "mould" - will be interesting to see if he can make it as a full back.

The king is dead - long live the king - or should I ay Ben Reynolds

[i"My time at Leigh on the whole has been superb for me and I have to thank them for their part in my development as a player and in particular Paul Rowley, who has been a big influence on my career and of course the chairman and board at Leigh for giving me a chance in the Championship.

"The fans there have been superb to me and I really hope that the club can go on and achieve Super League status."[/i

nicked from sportinglife.com

Be ironic if we went up and they came down.But I suppose hes got another 4 week get out in his contract

A young Lee Briers then! He was always one to shy away to the edges come defense time.He'll never make a fullback at that level,same attributes as Mcnally (with respect) tremendous going forward,nothing going backwards.

Best of Luck Ryan.