'Enormous moment for Hull FC': Daly Cherry-Evans set for Super League swansong
Hull FC chief executive Richie Myler has described the signing of rugby league legend Daly Cherry-Evans as "an enormous moment" for the club.
The decorated half-back has penned a one-year deal with the Black and Whites after a stellar career in the NRL.
Cherry-Evans won the World Cup twice with Australia and represented Queensland on 26 occasions, leading the Maroons to four State of Origin series victories as captain.
The 37-year-old made over 350 appearances for Manly Sea Eagles before joining Sydney Roosters for the 2026 season.
He will arrive in Hull later this year as one of the biggest signings in Super League history.
"This is an enormous moment for Hull FC," said Myler.
"Daly Cherry-Evans is one of the great players of the modern era and there are very few players anywhere in world rugby league with his record, experience, leadership and standing within the game.
"When a player of Daly's stature decides that he wants to come to Super League and, specifically, wants to play for Hull FC, I think it says a great deal about where this club is heading.
"This is bigger than simply signing an outstanding half-back. We are bringing one of the most respected leaders in the sport of rugby league into our organisation and somebody who has spent his entire career operating at the very highest level.
"His influence on our playing group, our younger players and the standards we are trying to create throughout Hull FC will be enormous."
The Airlie Birds have endured another challenging campaign after flirting with the play-offs under John Cartwright last year.
With Steve McNamara set to take over at the end of the season, Myler is convinced of a brighter future for Hull.
"We have been very clear about our ambition for this club," he added.
"We want Hull FC competing for the biggest honours in the game, we want world-class players representing this club and we want our supporters to be excited about what we are building. The signing of Daly is a very significant part of that journey.
"I also think this is a tremendous signing for the Super League. Attracting one of the biggest names in the NRL to England creates interest well beyond Hull and demonstrates that this competition can still attract genuinely world-class players.
"Our supporters have been magnificent in the way they have backed the club and I think this announcement shows them the scale of our ambition.
"We can't wait to welcome Daly and his family to Hull and see him run out in black and white in 2027."