Jake Connor

Hull FC's Andre Savelio. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

New Huddersfield Giants signing reveals what lured him away from Hull FC

Huddersfield put Hull to the sword on Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Watson sees Giants pass mentality test as Smith blasts 'embarrassing' Hull

Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

Hull KR cement claim for Super League semi-final berth

Rhinos coach Rohan Smith. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com.

Rhinos boss Rohan Smith condemns abuse of refs

James Bentley is stretchered off at the John Smith's Stadium. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Rohan Smith provides James Bentley update as he takes aim at officials

Tui Lolohea celebrates scoring Huddersfield's third try. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Giants take spoils but play-offs a long shot for both sides

Olly Russell and Sam Halsall embrace after the win over Hull. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Ian Watson not taking extra satisfaction from form spike after job scrutiny

Huddersfield’s Jake Bibby (Picture: SWPix.com)

Huddersfield Giants outclassed by Wigan as pressure mounts on Ian Watson

St Helens completely outplayed Huddersfield in Newcastle. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Huddersfield boss Ian Watson ready to drop big name after St Helens hammering

Huddersfield’s Kevin Naiqama celebrates with Matty English and Nathan Peats after scoring a try. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Giants back on track but rivals will not be trembling in fear

Ian Watson's side are struggling for form. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

'What's best for team' - Watson set to drop playmaker as Giants strive for form

Ryan Hall celebrates scoring a try with team-mates. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Hull KR shrug off adversity as Ian Watson's side suffer painful flashback

Chris Satae is mobbed by Hull FC team-mates after scoring a second-half try. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Jake Connor's half-time words that added to Hull belief in win over Giants

Liam Sutcliffe celebrates scoring a try with team-mates. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith sees green shoots as Davy Litten upstages Jake Connor

Jake Connor heads back to his former club this weekend. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ian Watson discusses Jake Connor's Hull FC return and international exile

Huddersfield Giants' Harvey Livett celebrates scoring a try against Catalans (Picture: SWpix.com)

Huddersfield Giants produce scintillating rugby to beat Catalans Dragons

Ian Watson is dealing with an early-season injury headache. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Watson weighs up big call with sights on emulating Dragons

Jake Connor made a costly error late on at Headingley. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Watson on Connor brain snap and worrying reason behind Russell injury

Leeds Rhinos celebrate Cameron Smith's try against Huddersfield Giants. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rivals serve up another thriller to round off memorable weekend

Jake Connor made his long-awaited comeback off the bench. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Ian Watson on Jake Connor cameo and reasons behind changes

Ian Watson ahead of Thursday's game. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Huddersfield Giants boss Ian Watson not worried despite poor early-season form
Ian Watson cut an upbeat figure after seeing Huddersfield Giants push defending champions St Helens close with a depleted side.

Jake Connor is poised to make his long-awaited comeback. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ian Watson confirms Jake Connor comeback alongside fellow debutant

Theo Fages is facing a spell on the sidelines. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Huddersfield Giants injury latest as Ian Watson confirms Theo Fages blow

Huddersfield Giants have pushed themselves hard in the early weeks of the new season. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Ian Watson explains why Giants are in prime condition for blockbuster games

Jake Connor will miss the start of Huddersfield Giants' season. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ian Watson provides positive Jake Connor update as full-back closes in on return

Ian Watson is preparing for his third season in charge of Huddersfield Giants. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ian Watson discusses early 2023 disruption as he provides Jake Connor latest

Jake Connor is awarded the Betfred man of the match award after victory over Leeds Rhinos. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'I know I'm going to fit in' - Connor ready to prove Huddersfield doubters wrong

Jake Connor is set for a positional switch in 2023. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Giants star Jake Connor confirms position for 2023 and provides injury latest

Jason Qareqare celebrates his try against St Helens with Mahe Fonua and Jake Trueman. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Jason Qareqare identifies area for improvement in quest for breakthrough season

Jake Connor has rejoined Huddersfield Giants from Hull FC. (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Giants set for new-look backline in 2023 as Ian Watson hands out squad numbers

Ian Watson during the captain's run ahead of the 2022 Challenge Cup final. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ian Watson provides Will Pryce latest as he hints at potential outgoings

Tui Lolohea was on top form in Middlesbrough. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images for RLWC)

Lolohea on 'massive' Samoa clash and putting Connor rivalry aside at Giants
Huddersfield Giants star Tui Lolohea believes Tonga are peaking at the right time following Sunday's 92-10 demolition of the Cook Islands.

Jake Clifford has swapped Newcastle Knights for Hull FC. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Hull FC land NRL half-back as they begin life after Jake Connor

Jake Connor is awarded the Betfred man of the match award after victory over Leeds Rhinos. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Huddersfield Giants boss Ian Watson reveals extent of Jake Connor injury

Jake Connor has rejoined Huddersfield Giants from Hull FC. (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Hull FC boss Tony Smith discusses Jake Connor exit for first time

Hull FC's Will Smith celebrates scoring a try. Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com

Salford 28 Hull FC 18: Brierley pounces late to deny depleted Hull

Huddersfield Giants celebrate Danny Levi's first try. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Huddersfield 22 Hull 16 - Giants show grit as they enter play-off mode

It was a dream night for Lee Radford and Castleford Tigers. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson/YP)

'It's not great': Lee Radford reveals mixed emotions after emphatic win at Hull

Derrell Olpherts goes over for his first try. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson/YP)

Hull 18 Tigers 46 - Radford enjoys dream homecoming to pile pressure on Hodgson

Lee Radford returns to Hull FC for the first time since his sacking. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Castleford boss Radford on Hull FC return, Connor texts and Shaul talk

Jake Connor has been in fine form this season. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Hull FC full-back Jake Connor set for shock comeback against Castleford Tigers

Tex Hoy will link up with Hull FC at the end of the year. (Credit: Hull FC)

'A natural footballer' - Hoy deal leaves Hodgson excited about creative options

Manu Ma'u is due back in the next week or two. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Hull FC injury latest as Purtill discusses Ma'u, Swift and McNamara

Jack Walker celebrates Josh Simm's try. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Jack Walker on future and Brett Hodgson's plan once Jake Connor returns

There is concern over Luke Gale after taking a heavy blow to the head. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Brett Hodgson confirms double injury blow as he discusses Jake Connor absence

Scott Taylor takes the ball in. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Warrington 4 Hull FC 0: Jake Connor-shaped hole obvious in insipid display

Brett Hodgson's side have lost their last two games. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Brett Hodgson backs Hull FC to rediscover form against Warrington

Carlos Tuimavave's season is over. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Hull FC dealt major blow as Carlos Tuimavave's worst fears realised

Jake Connor is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Brett Hodgson confirms NRL interest in Hull FC star Jake Connor

Jake Connor faces a battle to be back before the end of the season. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Hull FC confirm major Jake Connor blow with star full-back set for long lay-off

Huddersfield Giants celebrate Chris McQueen's late try. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Super League talking points: Huddersfield the real deal, Castleford 'pub team'

Wakefield Trinity celebrate Jacob Miller's winning drop goal. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Wakefield Trinity boss Willie Poching relieved as Hull FC rue Jake Connor injury

Wakefield celebrate Lee Gaskell's late try. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Wakefield 19 Hull 18 - Jacob Miller the hero to give Trinity huge win

St Helens' Jack Welsby (right) is tackled by Hull FC's Jack Brown. Picture: PA.

Saints are too strong for Hull as they go clear

Hull FC celebrate one of Darnell McIntosh's tries (Picture: SWPix.com)

Hull FC 48 Toulouse Olympique 12 - Routine win takes Black and Whites fourth

Danny Houghton, right, was making his 400th appearance on Sunday evening. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Brett Hodgson hails milestone man Danny Houghton after win over Catalans

Chris Satae celebrates his try. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Hull FC 14 Catalans Dragons 8 - Forwards lay platform for statement victory

Jake Connor lined up for the All Stars last year. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Jake Connor and Tom Johnstone to face England in World Cup warm-up match

CUP MISSION: Hull FC's Jake Connor on the attack against Huddersfield Giants earlier in the season. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Huddersfield v Hull: Connor’s got sights set on Cup success

HEAD COACH: Brett Hodgson. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Brett Hodgson hails team effort as Hull FC advance in Challenge Cup