Hull KR confirm immediate signing from rivals Hull FC

Hull KR have completed the signing of Jack Brown from Hull FC, who joins with immediate effect, while Yusuf Aydin has gone the other way.

Both players have signed two-and-a-half year deals with their respective new clubs, and will be available for this round of fixtures.

It was expected that Brown would move at the end of the season, with his contract up at that point.

His move means a return to his boyhood club after making 66 Super League appearances and scoring five tries during his time with Hull FC, including a try-scoring debut against Catalans Dragons in 2019.

Jack Brown said: “I’m buzzing. Coming early wasn’t something I expected but it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.

“Willie [Peters] sold me the club straight away. Hull KR is in a great spot and hopefully that continues.

“I’m looking forward to getting stuck in with the boys and learning all I can to develop my own game and help the team.”

After growing up as a Hull KR fan in the East Stand, Brown spoke of the special feeling: “Most of my family are Rovers fans. I remember coming to watch Hull KR and standing in the East Stand with them and now with the move it feels things have come full circle.”

Hull KR Head Coach, Willie Peters said: “We’re pleased to welcome Jack to our club. Jack was a local junior and comes from a family of Hull KR fans. We’re glad we’ve had the opportunity to welcome Jack back home.’

“Jack is a young front rower with his best years ahead of him. He possesses good footwork with a strong offload game and he’s hard to handle with the ball. Jack’s aggressive in defence and has plenty of upside to his game.

“I’m looking forward to working with Jack as he develops at Hull KR over the next two and a half years and beyond.”

Peters paid tribute to the departing Yusuf Aydin as the prop joins Hull FC on loan for the rest of 2024, before starting a permanent deal with the Black and Whites: “I’d like to thank Yusuf Aydin for his contribution to the club over the last 18 months.

“Yusuf has been a great teammate and a pleasure to coach. We wish him all the best for the future.”

Brown is expected to be straight into the 21-man squad for Hull KR’s game against Warrington Wolves on Thursday after Willie Peters left an empty spot when it was announced earlier today.