All news on the topic: Tony Smith

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Warrington Wolves' Matty Russell opens up on joining Hull FC in double loan deal
Scotland winger, 30, and team-mate Joe Bullock have both joined Super League rivals on short-term deals
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Hull FC's Nu Brown sent off in crazy dismissal at Warrington Wolves
Hull hooker Nu Brown was sent off after an accidental clash of heads when tackling Warrington’s Ben Currie in the 36th minute. Under strict new rules on head contact, you would expect a penalty
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Franklin Pele and Ligi Sao sent off as Hull thrashed by Hull KR in opener
Tony Smith's side see red twice as they fall 22-0 at home to derby rivals on Super League opening night
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Hull FC star Nu Brown feared he'd never play rugby league again after injury
Kiwi hooker, 29, has bounced back from a career-threatening injury and is now ready to take the Super League by storm after bringing world champions Australia to their knees
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Tony Smith explains why Danny Houghton has won back Hull FC captaincy
Veteran hooker, 35, will lead his hometown club again after a hiatus of two years with Brad Fash installed as vice-skipper
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Hull FC's Jack Walker teased by new team-mates over move from rivals Hull KR
Full-back, 24, is getting a bit of abuse from his new team-mates after leaving the Robins for their arch rivals!
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Hull FC appoint former Leeds Rhinos ace Francis Cummins on coaching staff
Ex-Bradford boss, 47, is back in the sport after taking up the Super League club's head of emerging talent role
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Hull FC complete deal for NRL player Fa’amanu Brown as ninth new signing
The Samoa international, 28, joins from Newcastle Knights and will arrive after linking up with New Zealand against Australia
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Hull KR axe Danny McGuire with Leeds icon set for Castleford switch
Popular Super League legend's surprise exit is confirmed as Rovers boss Willie Peters opts for new approach with McGuire - under contract until the end of 2025 - now set to take up a role at Castleford
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Hull FC confirm Herman Ese'ese move in statement signing for 2024 season
Ex-Samoa and New Zealand prop, 28, has been a regular for NRL outfit the Dolphins and is the nephew of former Super League great Ali Lauiti'iti
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Hull FC boss Tony Smith ready to blast Adam Swift until two-try salvo wins derby
Winger, 30, had horrible first half as FC trailed 6-0 but his double helps them win at derby rivals for first time in five years and keep play-off hopes alive
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Shaun Kenny-Dowall says Hull rival Carlos Tuimavave sought his captaincy advice
They are the respective skippers of Hull's fierce rival clubs but fellow New Zealanders have also forged a friendship thousands of miles away from home ahead of Sunday's big derby
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Trueman warns Hull KR they are facing a different Hull FC beast on derby day
Stand-off says Black and Whites ready to make up for 40-0 humilation last time they faced fierce rivals and bid to "brigde the gap" with leaders Catalans
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Catalans boss Steve McNamara praises Tom Davies' impact in tough win at Hull
Ex-Wigan winger has been in the shadow of prolific Tom Johnstone this season but showed his quality again with a two-try display as leaders beat Hull 28-18 to make it seven Super League victories on the bounce
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Hull FC's Cator charts remarkable return to form after 18-month injury heartache
Combative loose forward, 25, snapped his Achilles, spent seven months on the sidelines and then suffered the same injury again in his comeback game but is now in cracking form for Tony Smith's side ahead of French test
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Smith hails Hull FC 'desire' after stunning rout of champions St Helens
Proud boss watched on as his side - missing five regulars - produced a 34-6 destruction of Super League champions, their biggest win of the season and just FIVE days after being dumped out of the Challenge Cup by same opponents
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Hull FC's Brown ready to stand tall in battle of the props against St Helens
He's one of the shortest front-rows in Super League but Brown is bidding to help Black and Whites gain revenge six days after the Challenge Cup exit against same opponents
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Hull FC's Ligi Sao keen to join Challenge Cup legends and makes promise to fans
Samoan forward, 30, has become integral part of Black and Whites' side since joining four years ago but now he's keen to right one wrong and finally win some silverware
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Hull FC's 'Forrest Gump' leads Challenge Cup romp against Castleford
Winger, 30, likened to quickfire movie character after running in hat-trick in Hull's 32-8 Challenge Cup win at Castleford to set up quarter-final date with former club St Helens
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Ex-England boss Tony Smith hopeful for RLWC 2025 solution after France pull plug
Hull FC chief was in charge of England during the 2008 World Cup and is disappointed to see France pull out from hosting the 2025 event but still sees a way forward for the troubled tournament
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Tony Smith enthused by Hull FC "pride" as winless Wakefield crumble again
It's three wins on the bounce for the Airlie Birds with their new-found resilience as Jake Clifford and Scott Taylor impress, Wakefield tumbling to a 12th straight loss
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Hull FC extend deals of three of their best young players as Smith sets targets
Joe Cator, Cam Scott and Jack Brown have all seen one year contract extensions activated at the East Yorkshire club meaning they will remain with the Black and Whites until at least the end of 2024
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Hull FC's Danny Houghton adds another classic tackle to his growing list
Veteran hooker, 34, will forever be known for his try-saving Ben Currie tackle in the 2016 Challenge Cup final win over Warrington but the tackling machine came up with another crucial effort to deny Super League star Bevan French as Black and Whites ended Wigan's six-game winning run
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Rugby league star aims for Head & Shoulders deal as cult following grows
England Knights prop, 27, has gained a cult following as much for his distinctive mullet hairstyle as his hard-hitting displays with the Super League club where he's agreed to stay until the end of 2026
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Leeds Rhinos star Oledzki admits his side love making it tough for themselves
England prop, 24, helped Leeds stage yet another dramatic comeback to beat Huddersfield Giants as he continues his recovery from major shoulder surgery
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