Zak Hardaker to join Hull FC for 2025 season from Leigh Leopards | Rugby League News

Hull FC have announced the signing of Zak Hardaker from Leigh Leopards for the 2025 Betfred Super League season.

Hardaker has signed a two-year deal with the Black & Whites. The outside back has amassed over 360 senior appearances since his professional debut over the past 15 years, scoring over 1,100 points throughout his career, with 114 tries to his name.

Hardaker is the club’s fourth recruitment for 2025 alongside John Asiata, Jordan Abdull, and Amir Bourouh.

Speaking on his decision, Hardaker said: “When a club like Hull FC wants to bring you in, you tend to sit up and listen, and I’m really excited to join a club like this for 2025.

“The MKM Stadium has always been a place I’ve loved to come and play at, so I’m looking forward to be calling that my new home ground from next season.

“Next year will be my 16th year playing professionally, and I hope the experience I’ve gained from all of that time will be really valuable for a lot of the promising youngsters coming through at the club, who I have really enjoyed watching over the last few weeks.”

Hull FC’s Director of Rugby, Richie Myler, added: “We’re delighted to be adding one of the most experienced outside-backs in the game to our ranks next season in Zak.

“Zak has achieved almost everything there is to achieve in the sport – he is a winner, and we’re hoping he can become one of our key figures over the next couple of years.

“With over 360 senior appearances under his belt, we’re hoping that some of his experiences in the game and the knowledge he has acquired can rub off on some of our talented young outside backs with the likes of Logan Moy, Lewis Martin and Harvey Barron.”

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