Hull Kingston Rovers have captured thrilling younger halfback Jack Charles from neighbours Hull FC.
The Treble winners have wasted no time constructing on their first Super League title, signing the gifted 19-year-old on a four-year deal.
Charles had a breakthrough season in 2024, taking part in 17 instances for the Black and Whites, and figured once more within the final marketing campaign, in addition to having a spell at Doncaster within the Championship.
The England Academy worldwide is the son of former Robins participant Chris Charles, and he told BBC Radio Humberside that the possibility to play underneath head coach Willie Peters and alongside 2024 Man of Metal Mikey Lewis was key to the change.
The transfer won’t go down nicely on the MKM Stadium, the place Charles was seen as a part of a gradual rebuild for KR’s cross-city rivals.
Nonetheless, Charles stated: “I liked my time at Hull FC. There are some nice individuals there, individuals who have put lots of effort and time into me within the final couple of years, however that is simply one thing that I could not flip down.
“It is such an excellent alternative for me over the following couple of years to create my very own legacy and produce one thing particular. I need to win trophies and win video games.”
