West Cumbrian forward Harvie Hill will be wearing different colours next season in the Super League.
Brought through the Wigan Academy, and completing over 50 first team appearances for the Warriors, he is moving to Hull FC in a four-year deal.
The 22-year-old has signed a four-year deal with Hull from next season after a number of clubs were tracking his signature.
Hill, whose father Howard played for Whitehaven and Oldham, was Wigan’s Academy Player of the Year in 2021, and had loan spells with London Broncos and Toulouse Olympique in the Championship, before earning his first team shirt.
The young prop forward was in the Wigan side for the 2024 World Club Challenge victory over Penrith Panthers.
Still hoping to help Wigan pick up more silverware before the current season ends, Hill told the Hull FC website: “I’m just really excited for the opportunity to join Hull FC in 2026. Hull have had a great year this season and I see a chance to not only continue my development next year but also help the club’s progression.
“Having spoken to the coaching staff at Hull, I feel like the club is the best spot for me to build on where I’m at right now. To better myself, Hull’s the place to be.
“There are some real standout middles in that Hull pack and I’m not just coming in to make up the numbers – I want to be able to add something.
“Watching a lot of the young local lads playing and thriving for Hull was one of the key factors behind my decision to sign for the club as well. There’s some real talent there and that doesn’t happen by accident. I’m impressed with the club’s attitude towards youth and I’m looking forward to helping push that forwards next year.”
Hull director of rugby Gareth Ellis said: “This is a real coup for us because Harvie is one of the most promising middles in the competition at the moment.
“As we all know, Wigan’s Academy is one of the best out there, so to be picking up one of their young forwards is a real statement of intent from Hull FC, especially where our pack is concerned, and I’m thrilled that Harvie will be a part of our journey in 2026 and beyond.”
