Mahe Fonua

Charbel Tasipale scores a try against Jamaica at last year's World Cup. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Castleford Tigers confirm signing of international forward

Mahe Fonua has played his last game in Super League. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Castleford release Fonua and Faraimo as they close in on overseas signing

Ken Sio celebrates scoring a try. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Castleford face anxious wait after Paul McShane suffers suspected broken arm

Jason Qareqare races away to score Castleford's first try. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Depleted Tigers powerless to halt red-hot Old Trafford hopefuls

Mahe Fonua is out of contract at the end of the year. Photo: (Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Fonua makes retirement admission as he discusses contract situation

Mahe Fonua was a permanent fixture in Lee Radford's side in 2022. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Castleford Tigers centre Mahe Fonua rewarded with new deal

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 11/02/2022 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 1 - Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils - the Mend A Hose Jungle, Castleford, England - Mahe Fonua.

Fonua is hoping to kickstart season at Hull’s expense

Hull FC's Mahe Fonua scores against St Helens in the Challenge Cup semi-final. He has now moved on to Castleford Tigers. (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Hull FC boss Brett Hodgson explains Mahe Fonua exit

Mahe Fonua scores for Hull in their win at Leigh in June. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com.

Tigers sign former Hull ace Fonua

Hull FC's Mahe Fonua (JON CLIFTON/SWPIX)

Hull FC agree Mahe Fonua release as Castleford Tigers move looms

Hat-trick star: Andre Savelio celebrates the second of his three tries for Hull at
Leigh Centurions. Pictures: Bruce Rollinson

Leigh Centurions 22 Hull FC 64: Connor Wynne makes successful switch in 12-try r...

Hull FC's Manu Ma'u (SWPIX)

Who makes it into Yorkshire's Super League Team of the Week...?

Castleford Tigers' Jason Qareqare celebrates his dream try (JONATHAN GAWTHORPE)

Castleford Tigers 12 Hull FC 30: Hull success but Castleford Tigers teenager Jas...

Happy Days: Winger Mahe Fonua says the “mad love” given to him by Hull FC fans meant he had no hesitation in returning to the club. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Hodgson bringing out the best in me, says Hull FC winger Fonua

Tough task: Hull FC lost 37-12 against Warrington in early September but their recent form has been much better winning four out of their last five matches. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Gareth Ellis - Hull FC will be making the most of our unexpected play-offs chanc...

Hull FC's Jamie Shaul scores the first of his two tries (PIC: JONATHAN GAWTHORPE)

Hull FC 22 Salford Red Devils 28: More mistakes ruin chance of Hull comeback

Disconsolate Hull FC players after crashing out of the Challenge Cup. (PIC: JONATHAN GAWTHORPE)

Hull FC 4 Wigan Warriors 36: Shambolic Hull dumped out of Challenge Cup

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 20/05/2018 - Rugby League - Dacia Magic Weekend - Hull KR v Hull FC - St. James's Park, Newcastle, England - Taioalo Vaivai is tackled by Hull FC's Cameron Scott.

Promising Hull FC back Cameron Scott won’t let diabetes hold him back

RELAXED: Hull FC coach Lee Radford Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Hull FC coach Lee Radford used to dealing with great expectations

Former St Helens star Matty Dawson has joined Bradford Bulls.

Injury-hit Hull FC winger opts for switch to Bradford Bulls

Mahe Fonua has re-signed for Hull FC

Evergreen Gareth Ellis says new signings can take Hull FC back to the top
THE influx of high-quality signings has left Hull FC star Gareth Ellis feeling “reminiscent” about their glory year of 2016 – which can only be a good thing as the East Yorkshire club counts down to the new Super League season.

Hull FC's Mahe Fonua celebrates at the end of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London, August 26, 2017. (Picture: PA)

WATCH: The Beast Mahe Fonua targeting Grand Final with Hull FC after reuniting w...

Jake Connor in training with England last week. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Forget 2019 and move on to 2020, says Hull FC’s Jake Connor

Hull FC head coach Lee Radford.

Hull FC sign New Zealand Warriors forward

Hull FC's Joe Westerman breaks past Wigan's Scott Taylor and Lee Mossop in the 2013 Challenge Cup final at Wembley. (PIC: ALEX WHITEHEAD/SWPIX.COM)

Hull FC's Joe Westerman wants to finally right his Wembley wrongs

Tonga's Manu Ma'u in action against England in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup semi-final in Auckland. (Photo: Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Hull FC raid NRL to sign Parramatta Eels star Manu 'Tongan Terminator' Ma'u

Mahe Fonua on Tonga Day in 2017 (SWPix)

NRL star Mahe Fonua ready to restart the "chemistry" after rejoining Hull FC

Jake Connor, centre, in action for Hull

Super League 2018: Hull FC coach Lee Radford challenges Connor to be the best he...

Hull FC's Bureta Faraimo

Hull flier Faraimo ready to cut down opposition

Liam Finn

Dave Craven: World Cup offers a lot more than an England watching brief

Hull FC's Mahe Fonua celebrates his try against Wigan.

Watts sees red again as Wigan exact Cup revenge

Mate Fonua of Hull FC scores his sides third try of the match (Picture: Richard Blaxall/SWpix.com)

Challenge Cup reaction: Proud dad Fonua repays Radford's faith in Hull FC triump...
TWO-TRY Mahe Fonua conceded he needed to 'repay' Hull FC coach Lee Radford after almost being dropped for the Challenge Cup final.

READY FOR ACTION: Hull FC's Mahe Fonua. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Challenge Cup Final: New dad Mahe Fonua aiming to leave Hull FC with Wembley dou...

Mickey Paea, seen being tackled by Wigan's Michael McIlorum in 2015, is returning to Hull FC (
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Hull FC coach Radford delighted with signings of Faraimo and Paea for 2018

Leeds Rhinos' Ryan Hall

Leeds Rhinos possess deep desire to seal place in Challenge Cup Final

Luke Gale scores the Tigers' first try.

Castleford fend off spirited fightback from Hull

Jamie Shaul of Hull FC scores Hull's fourth try (Picture: SWpix.com)

Hull FC 32 Castleford Tigers 24: Hull turn up heat on Tigers in defence of troph...

INJURY WORRY: Hull FC's Marc Sneyd.
Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Video: Hull FC v Leigh Centurions - Injury worries piling up as Airlie Birds fee...

Hull FC's Mahe Fonua.

Hull FC star Mahe Fonua to exit early for family reasons

Fetuli Talanoa.

Talanoa is happy to fight for Hull shirt

Steve Michaels score's Hull's fifth try. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Hull FC 62 Catalans Dragons 0: Michaels grabs hat-trick of tries as Hull crush d...

Jake Connor.

Connor making giant steps as Hull continue to impress

Hull's Mahe Fonua scores their first try at Wembley.

Hull FC's Fonua knows Warrington will be out for redemption

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Tom Johnstone escapes the attention of Hulls Steve Michaels to score in the corner but his side lost 18-12 (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Wakefield 12 Hull FC 18: Cup winners' fatigue shows as Trinity run them close

Fetuli Talanoa.

Hull FC 12 Wigan 18: Warriors leave Hull stunned with late winner

Mahe Fonua.

St Helens 31 Hull FC 10: Depleted Hull give Saints an early fright before bowing...

Hull FC players celebrating in front of a 20,000 supporters

The heartache is over as Hull celebrate Challenge Cup joy

Hull FC celebrate winning the Challenge Cup

Hull FC 12-10 Warrington: Hull strike back to lift 2016 Challenge Cup

Sometimes I forget how young Mahe Fonua (pictured) still is, says Sika Manu,

Mahe Fonua is tipped to Challenge for Cup final accolade

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Hull FCs Mahe Fonua scores a runaway try on a comfortable night for the hosts as they blitzed Catalans 44-0 at KCOM Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Hull FC 44 Catalans Dragons 0: Semi-final spot sealed as Airlie Birds enjoy perf...

Hull FC's Mahe Fonua breaks through to score.
(Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Widnes v Hull FC: Heavy loss at Widnes proved turning point as Hull return seeki...

Castleford Tigers' Denny Solomona

Castleford Tigers v Hull FC: Denny Solomona keen for Luke Dorn return to kicksta...

Hull FC's Curtis Naughton celebrates with his team-mates after scoring against city rivals Hull KR at St James's Park. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Video - Hull FC 28 Hull KR 16: Derby day triumph sees Hull FC adopt Super League...

IN THE FRAME: Mahe Fonua returns for Hull FC to face St Helens on Friday night. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

St Helens v Hull FC: Buoyant Airlie Birds coach Lee Radford spoilt for choice ah...

Mahe Fonua one of Hull FC's new signings for 2016 Super League Season. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Hull FC’s Mahe Fonua sets sights on sinking his teeth into Super League