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<\/p>\nThe young half-back made the cross-city switch last year<\/p>\n
Jack Charles is among Hull KR’s crop of youngsters looking to push for places in 2026.<\/p>\n
Only a select few are brave enough to make the bold cross-city switch in Hull, but Jack Charles admits the opportunity to be part of Willie Peters\u2019 Hull KR<\/a> revolution was a major factor in his decision.<\/p>\n The talented playmaker has begun a new four-year deal with the treble-winning champions after the Robins paid a transfer fee to the Black and Whites for his services, as one of the brightest prospects in the game.<\/p>\n Charles explained: \u201cWhere the club is going, they want to win and I want to be in that winning environment – I\u2019m not saying Hull FC<\/a> isn\u2019t that, but Willie was a big driver and where the club is going off the pitch. I wanted to be a part of that.<\/p>\n \u201cThe way that the culture is, the environment and what Willie drives every day, it\u2019s really special to be a part of. Hopefully we can continue that.\u201d<\/p>\n Jack joins his father, Chris, in representing Hull KR, but insists the decision to make the cross-city switch on a long-term deal was ultimately his own.<\/p>\n Still learning his trade at just 20, Charles made 22 appearances for Hull FC, having made his debut as a teenager in March 2024 against London Broncos.<\/p>\n It proved to be a difficult season at the MKM Stadium, though one of the bright spots was the emergence of promising youngsters – including Charles himself.<\/p>\n He believes being thrown in at the deep end helped him grow significantly, both on and off the field, while learning alongside experienced team-mates also added to his development.<\/p>\n \u201cThat first year wasn\u2019t too nice, but I learned a lot and I had to grow up a lot mentally,\u201d Charles said.<\/p>\n \u201cBeing 17 and getting chucked in and playing a few games, I learned a lot and hopefully it helped me grow as a player and as a person. I\u2019m mentally so much stronger, and hopefully I\u2019ve grown as a rugby player as well. Mentally, it was a bit of a character building season.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve also learned from people like Aidan Sezer, last year he was really good with me. I\u2019ve plenty of people to thank, but this is now a new chapter and I\u2019m looking forward to attacking it and growing as a player and a person.\u201d<\/p>\n Super League 2026 Preview ON SALE NOW The new Super League season is upon us and to get you ready for kick-off we’ve got the essential season preview ON SALE NOW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Packed full of exclusive interviews with the game’s big hitters on and off the field, we also profile the new faces to watch out for and predict the biggest stories of the year. Featuring exclusive interviews from all 14 clubs, features, analysis and predictions, Super League 2026 really is your one stop shop for the new season.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-30-at-150350jpeg.jpg\")
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