York Knights have officially confirmed the signing of Cronulla Sharks co-captain Cameron McInnes on a three-year deal starting in 2027.

It has been known for months now that McInnes would depart the Shire for the Northern English team, with the Knights finally announcing the signing of the former Dragon and Rabbitoh.

McInnes' departure to England is set to bring an end to his 13-year NRL career, where he established himself as a hard-running, all-effort middle, playing over 240 games at high octane.

The 32-year-old's work rate in the middle saw him record the most tackles in an NRL match ever, with 81 against the Panthers in 2023.

McInnes says he is pleased to be joining York in the Northern Hemisphere following the conclusion of this season.

"I'm really excited to be joining the Knights," he said in a club statement.

"It has always been an ambition of mine to play in the Super League, experience a different competition and to get the opportunity to do it in York with a team just starting out its journey was hugely motivating.

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"I can't wait to meet my new teammates and rip in with them."

McInnes made his State of Origin debut for the NSW Blues in 2024, rewarding his hard work in the Sharks engine room.

He suffered an ACL injury in the back end of the Sharks' regular season last year, returning in Round 8 in 2026, where he has started at lock in the majority of his matches this year.

Knights head coach Mark Applegarth is excited at the prospect of having a high-class signing in McInnes joining his side.

"Cam's a real statement signing for us," he said.

"After chatting with Cam numerous times now, he's going to be a real culture setter for us.
"He's got really high standards for himself and his teammates. He helps drive a certain standard within your environment. On top of that, he's an outstanding player and person as well.

"I think Cam's going to be a real quality signing not only for York Knights but Super League as well.

"I can't wait to get working with him and get to know his family and push York Knights forward."
McInnes will join former Dragons teammate Paul Vaughn at the Knights, who played four seasons together at the Red V from 2017 to 2020.
The Knights sit second-last on the Super League ladder, recording seven wins and 18 losses in their 2026 campaign.
The Super League has two more rounds before the top six battle it out in the English play-offs for a spot at Old Trafford on October 3.