High‑profile arrival for Hull FC as Daly Cherry‑Evans signs for 2027
Hull FC have announced the signing of Australian half‑back Daly Cherry‑Evans on a one‑year contract that will see the experienced playmaker join the club for the 2027 Betfred Super League season. The Black & Whites said the move — which follows the completion of the 2026 NRL season with the Sydney Roosters — represents one of the most significant signings in the club’s history.
The arrival of Cherry‑Evans will bring one of the sport’s most notable figures to the MKM Stadium. Over a professional career that began with his NRL debut in 2011, he has established himself as a leading organiser and leader at both club and representative level.
- Contract: one‑year deal at Hull FC, starting for the 2027 season.
- Previous clubs: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (debut 2011), Sydney Roosters (2026 season).
- Representative honours: Queensland and Australia, including captaincy and World Cup success.
Club statements highlighted Cherry‑Evans’ standing in the game and the statement of ambition his signing represents for Hull FC and for Super League more widely. The player joined Manly early in his career and helped the Sea Eagles to an NRL premiership in his debut season. He later became Manly’s all‑time leading appearance maker and served as club captain for nine years. In 2026 he moved across Sydney Harbour to play for the Roosters, who at the time of the announcement occupied the top position in the competition following a victory over the Penrith Panthers in which Cherry‑Evans scored twice.
His representative record is extensive. He captained Queensland in State of Origin from 2019 and led the Maroons to four series victories as skipper. Internationally he has been part of Australia’s World Cup winning squads in 2013 and 2022 and added a World Cup 9s winners’ medal in 2019. The club announcement also notes he has accumulated more than 20 international caps during his career.
"I've loved every minute of this season and the challenges," Cherry‑Evans said when addressing his playing future earlier, adding he would not leave supporters "hanging for too much longer."
What the signing means for Hull and Super League
For Hull FC the signing is a high‑profile coup that will raise expectations around on‑field performance and off‑field interest. A player of Cherry‑Evans’ profile arriving in East Yorkshire is likely to:
- increase matchday interest and attendances at the MKM Stadium;
- raise the club’s national and international profile ahead of the 2027 season;
- bring experience and leadership to a squad aiming to compete at the top of Super League.
Club officials framed the move as a clear statement of ambition. For supporters and the local community, the acquisition of a player who has been central to high‑level NRL and international success will be watched closely as preparations for the 2027 campaign gather pace.
| Key career highlights | Year / detail |
|---|---|
| NRL debut | 2011 (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles) |
| NRL Premiership | 2011 (with Manly) |
| Manly captain | Nine years |
| Sydney Roosters | 2026 season |
| State of Origin captain (Queensland) | From 2019; led to four series wins as skipper |
| World Cups | 2013 and 2022 (Australia) |
| World Cup 9s | 2019 winners |
The transfer will also be viewed in the context of Super League’s recent recruitment of higher‑profile internationals, signalling the competition’s ability to attract established talents from the NRL. For Hull, the immediate focus will be on integrating Cherry‑Evans into the squad and on the many practical details that follow a move of this scale, including pre‑season planning and community engagement in the city.
Supporters will now wait to see how the one‑year deal translates on the pitch and whether this single season at the MKM Stadium will mark a short‑term boost or a pivotal turning point for Hull FC’s prospects in the 2027 Betfred Super League.
