Hull FC have made a loan signing.
08:00, 14 Apr 2026Updated 10:30, 14 Apr 2026
Hull FC have signed Harry Newman on loan.
Harry Newman is set to play for Hull FC against St Helens at the MKM Stadium on Thursday night.
The Black and Whites are understood to have first enquired about Newman last week and have now agreed a short-term loan deal to sign the Leeds Rhinos centre, who will replace Arthur Romano in the side following the Frenchmen’s ankle injury. Romano suffered the injury in the Good Friday derby against Hull KR and will be out for around 8-12 weeks after a surgery and rehab period.
Meanwhile, Newman hasn’t featured in Leeds’ last two games against Warrington Wolves and Bradford Bulls, with his last appearance for the Rhinos ironically coming against Hull FC last month. New overseas recruit Jack Bird has instead been given the nod.
But now the England centre is set for Super League action once again with the Black and Whites. The 26-year-old is the first addition to their squad since salary cap dispensation was applied for following a season-ending ACL injury to Will Pryce back in February. He has signed on an original one-week loan.
A club statement has now confirmed Newman’s arrival at the Black and Whites. It read: “Hull FC are pleased to announce that Harry Newman has joined the club on loan. The centre has joined the club from Leeds Rhinos on a one-week loan.
“Newman will be available for selection in Thursday’s Super League Round eight fixture against St Helens at the MKM Stadium.”
To date, Newman has played 136 games for Leeds since his 2017 debut, with his only club stint away from the Rhinos coming at Featherstone Rovers seven years ago. He has also got seven England caps to his name, most recently in last year’s Ashes series against Australia, and has signed for new NRL franchise Perth Bears for the 2027 season and beyond.