{"id":406719,"date":"2026-02-04T03:42:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T03:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/406719\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T03:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T03:42:24","slug":"future-of-former-hull-fc-and-castleford-tigers-man-confirmed-following-super-league-exit-and-nrl-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/406719\/","title":{"rendered":"Future of former Hull FC and Castleford Tigers man confirmed following Super League exit and NRL links"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AW7_5536.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The future of former Hull FC and Castleford Tigers full-back Tex Hoy has been confirmed after recent links to an NRL club.<\/p>\n<p>Hoy, who signed for Hull FC ahead of the 2023 season following a move from Newcastle Knights, sent a parting message to Super League back in December when he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriousaboutrl.com\/rugby-league-news-tex-hoy-gives-parting-message-as-he-leaves-uk-following-castleford-tigers-release-110874\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">confirmed he was leaving the UK to make a return to Australia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At the time it wasn\u2019t clear what his playing future looked like but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriousaboutrl.com\/ex-hull-fc-and-castleford-tigers-man-lands-nrl-lifeline-after-leaving-super-league-112145\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full-back was recently seen in training<\/a> with NRL outfit Manly Sea Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>That sparked speculation that the former Hull FC and Cas man had landed himself a train-and-trial deal at the club, working behind captain Tom Trbojevic in the position.<\/p>\n<p>Manly have now confirmed that to be the case, commenting on Hoy\u2019s status and confirming his role for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>Former Hull FC man lands huge NRL lifeline<\/p>\n<p>Sharing a statement to their club website, the Sea Eagles confirmed that Hoy had indeed signed a train-and-trial deal for 2026.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a massive boost for Hoy whose career in England was full of ups and downs, unable to fully take off at Hull FC and then featuring as part of a struggling Castleford side.<\/p>\n<p>Arguably his best game came for Castleford against Hull FC when he managed to get a try against his former club, however, a lack of consistency harmed him.<\/p>\n<p>Manly head coach Anthony Seibold welcomed Hoy to the club, stating: \u201cTex has shown that he\u2019s a quality player and we\u2019re happy to have him with us.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s on a train and trial deal which gives him the opportunity to work hard and take advantage of any opportunity that might come his way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It would be quite the turnaround if Hoy can land himself a permanent deal at the club given how he exited Super League, though with Tom Trbojevic\u2019s injury history and Hoy\u2019s ability to flash brilliance, he could well do so.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the latest episode of The Serious About Rugby League Show on <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dSAkctPGNV0&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2F&amp;embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com&amp;source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">our YouTube channel here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768085712_213_srl-logo.png\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The future of former Hull FC and Castleford Tigers full-back Tex Hoy has been confirmed after recent 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