Newcastle Knights playmaker excited to club switch away from the NRL

Off-contract playmaker Jake Arthur has agreed to a new contract which will not only see him depart the Newcastle Knights but also the NRL.

The son of former Parramatta Eels coach Brad Arthur, Jake, recently made the mid-season switch from Manly to join his younger brother Matt Arthur at the Newcastle Knights.

However, the six-month deal meant he was still without a deal beyond this season until now.

Arthur has agreed to a two-year contract to join Hull FC in the Super League, which will see him partner former NRL halfback Aidan Sezer in the halves.

“I’m really excited. It’s a really great opportunity for me to come over to England and grow my footy game,” he said.

“Also, I’m really looking forward to linking up with the team. I’ve watched quite a lot of Hull FC this year and I really like the look of the team and how they play, so I’m excited to get in and amongst it.

“Hull play a real tough brand of footy. I’ll be looking to come in and try and take a bit of the pressure off Aidan [Sezer] and steer the team around the park.

“I can’t wait to come over and play in front of the crowds. You can hear how loud the fans are just watching on the TV – to play in front of it will be a crazy experience.

“I’ve got a few mates who have already been to England to play in Super League and they say that the Hull fans are the loudest, so I can’t wait to get over there and represent the club in the best way I possibly can.”

An NRL Grand Finalist with the Parramatta Eels in 2022, the 22-year-old has only featured in four NRL appearances this season, but has been a standout in the reserve-grade NSW Cup competition.

“John Cartwright is excited by the signing of Jake Arthur,” Hull FC Director of Rugby Gareth Ellis said.

“He’s an excellent judge of a good Rugby League player, so this is a piece of business we can be very happy with.

“Jake is a young, hungry player, who has all of the attributes and traits to make a great Super League player.

“We identified Jake a while ago and we’re thrilled to be able to get the deal over the line.

“We’re looking forward to him arriving in Hull so he can get started with us in preparation for the 2026 season.”

Other former NRL members at the Black and Whites include Cade Cust, Herman Ese’ese, Jed Cartwright, John Asiata and Liam Knight.

Newcastle Knights playmaker excited to club switch away from the NRL.

“I’m really excited. It’s a really great opportunity for me to come over to England and grow my footy….