Hull FC academy product Jude Ferreira secures move to ambitious Championship club York

Jude Ferreira, the talented centre who departed Hull FC ahead of the 2024 season without making a senior appearance, has been snapped up by Championship club York. The 23-year-old enjoyed a tremendous promotion-winning campaign with Hunslet, scoring 22 tries in 28 games across all competitions as the Parksiders earned promotion from League 1.

Ferreira’s senior career appearance tally now stands at 40, including 11 games on loan at London Broncos in 2022 and a sole international appearance for Wales against Cumbria in Kyle Amor’s testimonial last year. Although that game was not enough to earn the youngster a cap, it still counts towards his overall tally.

Despite being named in John Kear’s train-on squad for this autumn’s internationals, Ferreira ultimately missed out on the final selection. However, his impressive performances have now earned him a move to the ambitious Championship club York.

“He’ll offer some great competition for the centre spots. He’s had a great year at Hunslet, and he’s a player I coached on the England Pathways a number of years ago. I remember him well from his days at the City of Hull Academy, and I’m looking forward to linking back up with Jude and hopefully helping him achieve his ambition of getting back to the level he wants to be playing at.”

• Mark Applegarth, Knights head coach

In a separate move, York also confirmed the arrival of young Ireland international James Farrar for the 2025 season. The goal-kicking outside-back, a Hull Wyke junior, pens a two-year deal at the LNER Community Stadium after his departure from Super League outfit Hull KR.

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