Joe Cator: Hull FC forward ruled out by hamstring injury for 'eight to 10 weeks'

Joe Cator has had difficult times with injuries at Hull, missing most of the 2021 and 2022 seasons with Achilles issues

Forward Joe Cator faces a two-month lay-off after a hamstring injury forced him out of Hull FC's Super League season opener with rivals Hull KR.

The 25-year-old, who has nine tries in 112 career games, was an early withdrawal in Thursday's 22-0 loss.

Cator missed a large chunk of the 2021 campaign and all but one game of the 2022 season with Achilles injuries.

"It's a grade three hamstring injury for Joe, it's a significant tear." coach Tony Smith told the club website.

"He'll be out for eight to 10 weeks, but doesn't need surgery.

"It's unfortunate for Joe, who has been injury free for a while now and been in good shape."