Hull FC have signed another Leeds Rhinos player on loan.
Harry Newman in action for Hull FC.(Image: Dave Lofthouse, Hull FC)
Hull FC have signed Leeds Rhinos forward Jeremiah Mata’utia on loan. The prop will link up with the Black and Whites on an original one-week deal.
Meanwhile, Hull have also secured the services of Harry Newman for another week, with the centre debuting for the club against St Helens last Thursday night. Both players are now set to feature in Friday’s Super League game away at Castleford Tigers, with their status then reviewed on a week-to-week basis.
Both players trained with the Rhinos on Monday but will now link up with Hull, who are preparing for their first game under Andy Last. The Hull-born coach – as per the 2020 season – has been placed in interim charge following the news that John Cartwright had been ‘stepped down’ as of Friday morning.
Meanwhile, Mata’utia is a New Zealand-born forward who joined Leeds from NRL outfit North Queensland Cowboys ahead of the 2026 season. He spent last year playing in the Queensland Cup with Mackay Cutters and has featured twice for Brad Arthur’s side this season. He first featured for the Townsville Blackhawks in 2023.
The 21-year-old, who stands at 6 feet 5 inches, is now expected to replace former Rhinos forward Sam Lisone in the Hull side. Lisone picked up a bicep injury against the Saints last week, with scans to determine the full severity. Fellow prop Matty Laidlaw is also a doubt with a dead leg, while Hull are also monitoring the status of one or two other players.