Hull FC confirm Pritchard signing

Hull FC have confirmed that Frank Pritchard will be joining them from NRL outfit Canterbury Bulldogs next season.

The New Zealand and Samoa international has signed a three-year contract, which begins in 2016. Two years have been definitely agreed, with the option of a third if things go well.

“The English Super League is continuing to grow as a competition and to be able to go over there and continue as a professional athlete is exciting,” said Pritchard.

“When my time comes at Hull I will be giving it 100 per cent, but my focus remains on Bulldogs and helping us trying to win the Premiership and we have a group here capable of doing that.

“The fans have been awesome to me here, there is nothing better, but I hear it is a very similar story over in Hull so that is something I’m really looking forward to.

“Hull were the best fit for me. Having spoken to the guys there I can see what they’re trying to build and what they want to achieve and it will be exciting to be part of that.”