Barrow Raiders can confirm the departure of four first team players following the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Delaine Gittens-Bedward, James Greenwood, Aaron Smith and Tom Wilkinson will all move on following the expiry of their respective deals.
Gittens-Bedward has spent the last two seasons with the club.
He has combined his on-field duties with a role in the Advantage! Barrow Raiders Community Foundation, where he has played a key role in the club’s delivery of various initiatives across the local area.
The front-rower featured 18 times in all competitions and also earned a call-up to the Jamaica national team during his time representing the Raiders.
Greenwood joined the club back in October 2024 and featured 37 times across two seasons.
The second-rower proved to be a dependable member of the squad, both as a starter and off the bench.
Former Betfred Super League Grand Final winner Smith has also spent two seasons with the club, having joined ahead of the 2024 campaign from Leigh Leopards.
In total, the hooker represented the Raiders 34 times, with 16 starts and 18 appearances off the bench.
The final player to depart is loose forward Wilkinson, who first stepped up from local amateur side Ulverston midway through the 2023 campaign.
He has gone on to make 44 appearances for his hometown club, convincingly making the step up to Betfred Championship level rugby.
All four players leave with the club’s very best wishes for the future.
Barrow Raiders director of rugby Andy Gaffney said: “As with any club, player departures are part and parcel of an off-season, and all four lads who are leaving can be mightily proud of their contribution to this club.
“In order to refresh the squad heading into 2026 and provide head coach Paul Crarey with the tools he needs to challenge at the right end of the division, departures are unfortunately inevitable.
“Delaine, James, Aaron and Tom have been a pleasure to deal with throughout their time with the club, and we wish them well for whatever comes next.”
The club remains in negotiations with other members of the first team squad, with updates on their future to be provided in due course.
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