Hull add experienced half Reynolds

Hull FC have confirmed the signing of former State of Origin half-back Josh Reynolds from Wests Tigers.

The Black & Whites have swooped to capture the 31-year old, fighting off significant competition to secure his signature to see him head to the KCOM Stadium in 2021, agreeing an initial two-year deal with an option of a third year. 

Reynolds heads to the UK with over 160 games of NRL experience under his belt, in a 10 year career that has seen him represent both Canterbury Bulldogs and his current side, Wests, following new head coach Brett Hodgson from the Tigers.

Reacting to the news, Reynolds said: โ€œIโ€™m really excited and proud to be joining a club like Hull FC, theyโ€™re a big club with great heritage and a very passionate set of fans.ย 

โ€œIโ€™ve heard a lot about the club and their vision which is exciting and Iโ€™d love to get over to the UK and try and win a trophy with them. 

โ€œTheyโ€™ve won the cup a couple of times recently which looked like great occasions to be part of and so do the Derby games.

โ€œThe stadium looks class. I canโ€™t wait to run out there for the club and start the next chapter in my career, Iโ€™m really ready to rip in and get started. Iโ€™m excited about what the next few years has in store.โ€

head coach Brett Hodgson added: โ€œJosh is an elite player. He builds his game around work-ethic and effort, and thatโ€™s what we are after here at the club โ€“ heโ€™ll be a real leader for us.

โ€œHeโ€™s played Origin, Grand Finals, and Prime Ministers XIII matches โ€“ heโ€™s been involved in the game for a long time โ€“ he has played at the highest level and he will bring that experience with him.

โ€œHe is the sort of player who will bring out the best in the other players around him โ€“ the opportunity to see him work together on the field with Marc Sneyd is really exciting. They can complement each other really well with their two different skill-sets; he is a runner of the ball and will find opportunities to attack out of nothing.

โ€œJosh is a passionate guy, and when he sets his sights on what he wants to achieve, he will excel. To have him in Black & White is a really exciting prospect for the club.โ€

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