Hull FC terminate the contract of new player Treigh Stewart before his arrival

Just five days after announcing his capture, Hull FC have now revealed that Treigh Stewart will no longer be joining the club due to an “incident of alleged domestic violence”.

The Super League side were forced to make the return after details emerged. Brisbane Tigers defender Stewart, 23, agreed an 18-month deal with Hull last week pending a successful visa application. At the bottom of the Super League, they were hoping the Queensland Cup player – who represented the Papua New Guinea Presidents XIII last term – would arrive in the UK imminently to help turn around their faltering campaign.

But Hull today released the following statement: “The club has been made aware of an incident of alleged domestic violence involving the player in Australia. Hull FC have therefore officially withdrawn their contract offer to the player and can confirm that he will not be joining the club.