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2025 Hull FC season

The 2025 season will be Hull F.C.'s 28th consecutive season playing in England's top division of rugby league. They will compete in the 2025 Super League season and the 2025 Challenge Cup.

Hull F.C. 2025 season
Team information
ChairmenAndrew Thirkhill
David Hood
Head CoachJohn Cartwright
StadiumMKM Stadium
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The 2025 season will see major changes in the club's management. Following the sacking of head coach Tony Smith and assistant coach Stanley Gene during the 2024 season, Hull FC announced that former Brisbane Broncos assistant coach John Cartwright would be the club's head coach from the 2025 season.[1] Andy Last was also announced to be returning from the England national rugby league team to be Hull FC's assistant coach, having previously left the club in November 2020.[2] On 13 November 2024, chairman Adam Pearson announced that he had sold Hull F.C. to businessmen Andrew Thirkill and David Hood and was stepping down as chairman after 13 years in charge of the club.[3]

Preseason friendlies

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Date and Time Versus H/A Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report
1 February; 15:00   Castleford Tigers A Mend-A-Hose Jungle – [4]

Super League

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Main article: 2025 Super League season
Date and Time Round Versus H/A Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance TV Pos. Report
14 February; 20:00 (GMT) Round 1   Catalans Dragons A Stade Gilbert Brutus – Sky Sports
21 February; 20:00 Round 2   Wigan Warriors H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
28 February; 20:00 Round 3   Huddersfield Giants A John Smith's Stadium – Sky Sports
6 March; 20:00 Round 4   Leigh Leopards H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
21 March; 20:00 Round 5   Wakefield Trinity A DIY Kitchens Stadium – Sky Sports
27 March; 20:00 Round 6   Castleford Tigers A Mend-A-Hose Jungle – Sky Sports
12 April; 17:30 Round 7   Warrington Wolves A Halliwell Jones Stadium – Sky Sports
18 April, 12:30
(Good Friday) 		Round 8
(Rivals Round) 		  Hull Kingston Rovers H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports Main Event
27 April, 15:00 Round 9   Wigan Warriors H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
4 May; TBC Round 10
(Magic Weekend) 		  Huddersfield Giants N St James' Park – Sky Sports
16 May; 20:00 Round 11   Leeds Rhinos A AMT Headingley Stadium – Sky Sports
22 May; 20:00 Round 12   Leigh Leopards A Leigh Sports Village – Sky Sports
31 May; 17:30 (GMT) Round 13   Catalans Dragons A Stade Gilbert Brutus – Sky Sports
13 June; 20:00 Round 14   Castleford Tigers H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
22 June; 15:00 Round 15   Salford Red Devils A Salford Community Stadium – Sky Sports
27 June; 20:00 Round 16   Warrington Wolves A Halliwell Jones Stadium – Sky Sports
5 July; 15:00 Round 17   St Helens H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
10 July; 20:00 Round 18   Wakefield Trinity H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
19 July; 15:00 Round 19   Wigan Warriors A Brick Community Stadium – Sky Sports
26 July; 15:00 Round 20   Huddersfield Giants H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
10 August; 15:00 Round 21   Salford Red Devils H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
16 August; 17:30 Round 22   Leigh Leopards H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
22 August; 20:00 Round 23   St Helens A Totally Wicked Stadium – Sky Sports
30 August; 15:00 Round 24   Leeds Rhinos H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
7 September; 15:00 Round 25   Hull Kingston Rovers A Sewell Group Craven Park – Sky Sports
13 September; 17:30 Round 26   Warrington Wolves H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports
21 September; 20:00 Round 27   Catalans Dragons H MKM Stadium – Sky Sports

Challenge Cup

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Main article: 2025 Challenge Cup

On 25 June 2024, the RFL announced a change to the Challenge Cup format, totalling 7 rounds compared to the previous 9, with Super League teams entering to play away from home at round 3.[5]

Date and time Round Versus H/A Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance TV Report
8/9 February 2025 Round 3 A –

Transfers

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Gains

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Player Club Contract Date
  John Asiata   Leigh Leopards 3 Years May 2024[6]
  Yusuf Aydin   Hull Kingston Rovers 2 Years May 2024[7]
  Jordan Abdull   Hull Kingston Rovers 3 Years June 2024[8]
  Amir Bourouh   Salford Red Devils 3 Years June 2024[9]
  Zak Hardaker   Leigh Leopards 2 Years July 2024[10]
  Ed Chamberlain   Leigh Leopards 3 Years July 2024[11]
  Oliver Holmes   Leigh Leopards 2 Years July 2024[11]
  Jordan Rapana   Canberra Raiders 2 Years September 2024[12]
  Aidan Sezer   Wests Tigers 2 Years September 2024[13]
  Cade Cust   Salford Red Devils 2 Years October 2024[14]

Losses

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Player Club Contract Date
  Jack Brown   Hull Kingston Rovers 2 Years May 2024[7]
  Cameron Scott   Wakefield Trinity 2 Years + 1 Year June 2024[15]
  Jake Trueman   Wakefield Trinity 3 Years August 2024[16]
  Danny Houghton N/A Retirement August 2024[17]
  Mitieli Vulikijapani TBC September 2024[18]
  Jeylan Hodgson TBC September 2024[18]
  Mackenzie Harman TBC September 2024[18]
  King Vuniyayawa   Salford Red Devils End of loan September 2024[18]
  Leon Ruan   Leeds Rhinos End of loan September 2024[18]
  Charlie Severs N/A September 2024[19]
  Liam Sutcliffe   Huddersfield Giants 3 Years September 2024[20]
  Lennon Bursell   Goole Vikings October 2024[21]
  Sully Medforth   Midlands Hurricanes 1 Year November 2024[22]
  Kye Armstrong TBC November 2024[23]
  Carlos Tuimavave   Featherstone Rovers 2 Years November 2024[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Hull FC announce the appointment of John Cartwright as head coach from next season". Sky Sports. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  2. ^ Jackson, Will (5 September 2024). "Hull FC make key addition as John Cartwright's staff comes together". Serious About Rugby League. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  3. ^ Walker, Callum (13 November 2024). "Hull FC announce change in ownership as successful Yorkshire businessman takes over Super League club". Total Rugby League. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  4. ^ Tomlinson, Daniel (12 August 2024). "Hull FC's first pre-season fixture confirmed as part of Joe Westerman testimonial". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  5. ^ "New format for Betfred Challenge Cup in 2025". Rugby Football League. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  6. ^ Darbyshire, Drew (3 May 2024). "Hull FC confirm signing of Leigh Leopards star John Asiata from 2025". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  7. ^ a b Darbyshire, Drew (7 May 2024). "Hull FC and Hull KR forwards in swap deal as pair make permanent moves". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  8. ^ O'Brien, James (5 June 2024). "Hull FC cross divide to sign Jordan Abdull as half-back's career comes full circle". The Yorkshire Post. Leeds. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Hull FC sign hooker Bourouh from Salford for 2025". BBC Sport. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Zak Hardaker to join Hull FC for 2025 season from Leigh Leopards". Sky Sports. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Leigh's Chamberlain and Holmes to join Hull FC next season". BBC Sport. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Jordan Rapana: Hull FC sign former New Zealand international for 2025 Super League season". Sky Sports. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Hull FC bring in half-back Sezer". BBC Sport. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  14. ^ Tomlinson, Daniel (11 October 2024). "Cade Cust secures exciting Hull FC reunion with half-back keen to 'prove doubters wrong'". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  15. ^ Cook, Sam (25 June 2024). "Wakefield Trinity sign Hull FC man as they build for Super League". Serious About Rugby League. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Hull's Trueman signs three-year deal at Wakefield". BBC Sport. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  17. ^ "Danny Houghton: Hull FC captain to retire after 18-year Super League career". Sky Sports. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  18. ^ a b c d e Olawumi, Ben (17 September 2024). "Hull FC confirm 14 departures, including Huddersfield Giants-bound star". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  19. ^ Kennedy, Emma (19 September 2024). "Charlie Severs to step away from rugby after Hull FC departure". The Press. York. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  20. ^ Darbyshire, Drew (27 September 2024). "Liam Sutcliffe's next move announced following Hull FC departure with length of deal revealed". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  21. ^ Walker, Callum (18 October 2024). "Goole Vikings land former Hull FC man for ninth signing". Total Rugby League. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  22. ^ Olawumi, Ben (2 November 2024). "Released Hull FC young gun makes League 1 move for 2025". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  23. ^ Mitchell, Ollie (4 November 2024). "Hull FC youngster leaves club with immediate effect". Serious About Rugby League. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  24. ^ Darbyshire, Drew (15 November 2024). "Carlos Tuimavave's next move confirmed after Hull FC exit with opportunity 'too good to refuse'". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
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