HULL FC have signed Leigh Leopards fullback Bailey Hodgson on a two-year deal from 2027. The 23-year-old, who hails from Hull, is the Black and Whites’ first recruit ahead next season. Having begun his amateur career with West Hull, Hodgson was scouted by Castleford Tigers, for whom he made his senior debut in 2020. Hodgson returned to the UK with Leigh in 2025 and has since scored ten tries in 40 appearances for Adrian Lam’s side. “We’re continuing to work hard on the playing group for 2027 and Bailey is exactly the type of player we want to bring into Hull FC as we move the club forward.”