Hull FC sign forward Knight until end of season

Liam Knight made 66 NRL appearances in five years with South Sydney Rabbitohs

Hull FC have signed former South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Liam Knight for the remainder of the 2025 Super League season.

The 30-year-old, who has made over 150 appearances across Australia's National Rugby League and reserve grade competitions, worked with the Black and Whites' head coach John Cartwright at Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 2016.

Hull chief executive Richie Myler said the club had no hesitation in making the deal happen when Knight became available.

"We're really pleased to bring Liam to the club and we're all looking forward to seeing the impact he can have in our pack," said Myler.

"We identified Liam as a player who could join us and do a good job in the middle of the field, and John [Cartwright] knows him well having worked together previously at Manly, so that is an added bonus."

Knight has operated primarily as a prop throughout his career but can provide cover at loose forward.

The Australian will not be available for Hull's Super League date with Leigh Leopards on Thursday.

Knight made his debut for the Sea Eagles in 2016 and went on to have spells at Canberra Raiders, where he played alongside Jordan Rapana and Aidan Sezer, five years with the Rabbitohs, and at Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

"I'm really excited for the opportunity to come and represent such a great club like Hull FC," Knight told the club website.

"Having previously worked with John Cartwright at another club previously, I have a great deal of respect for him and I am looking forward to playing under him."