Tom Amone on his foot injury, Hull KR’s brutal pre-season and his goals for 2026.
New signing Tom Amone in training, having signed a three-year deal with the Robins.(Image: Hull KR)
Tom Amone has been relishing his first pre-season at Hull KR, describing it as one of the toughest he has experienced as preparations continue in Tenerife.
The reigning Super League champions travelled overseas on Friday for a nine-day warm-weather camp, taking advantage of the first-class facilities in Spain’s Canary Islands that have been utilised by several Super League clubs.
Former Dream Team prop Amone, 29, arrived during the off-season after agreeing a new three-year deal at Sewell Group Craven Park.
“Pre-season has been tough, probably one of the hardest I’ve done – it’s been good,” Amone told Hull Live.
“I’m loving being here, and being around a winning environment and people who want to win more trophies. Everyone is on the same page, and everyone knows what they want.
“It’s been pretty exciting. I’m glad to be a part of it and looking to win more trophies this year.”
Amone returned to England from the NRL midway through the 2025 season, initially joining Castleford Tigers on a short-term deal. However, his campaign was cut short after suffering a serious foot injury in September.
The former Leigh Leopards fan favourite is now close to full fitness and is expected to be ready for the club’s upcoming schedule.
Hull KR host Wakefield Trinity in their only pre-season fixture before kicking off the 2026 Super League campaign away at newcomers York Knights. Top-flight clubs will also enter the Challenge Cup at the third-round stage, with ties scheduled for the preceding weekend.
“It’s good to be running as well after my injury,” Amone added.
“The club has eased me into it, and we’re now looking to get more miles into my legs. I ruptured some of the ligaments in my foot, but thankfully I didn’t need surgery – it was the same amount of time [recovery] with or without. It was a pretty good result, I was told.
“It took me a week or two to get back running in pre-season, but I’m pretty much in full training now. I’m feeling a lot better.”
Hull KR have made use of the Tenerife facilities in each of Willie Peters’ four seasons in charge. Wakefield and Leeds Rhinos have already visited the island, while 2025 Grand Final opponents Wigan Warriors are set to travel later this month.
For Amone, the former Canterbury Bulldogs prop is eager to build relationships both on and off the field as Hull KR look to drive further success in 2026.
“We’ll be looking to build on our connections,” Amone said. “The boys are connected, but it’s good for the new boys and buying into the systems and helping drive more success.
“The boys are all skilful, so it’s going to be better quality over in the warm weather as well.”