Laidlaw, Kirby and Ward agree new deals with Hull FC

Matty Laidlaw has played 31 games for Hull FC since his debut in 2022

Hull FC prop Matty Laidlaw has signed a one-year contract extension to stay until the end of next season.

Laidlaw, 21, has played 31 times for the club since his debut in 2022, including nine in the Super League this season.

Two other youngsters have also agreed new two-year deals - forward Will Kirby and winger Joe Ward.

Kirby, 19, has played three Super League games this year, while Ward, also 19, made his senior debut in the Challenge Cup in February.

"All three players have applied themselves really well both on and off the field, and we're really pleased to maintain that strong core of homegrown academy products within our squad as we move forward," said Hull's director of rugby Gareth Ellis.