Jordan Abdull discusses role at Hull KR and regrets over how he handled himself at Catalans

Jordan Abdull believes he played a pivotal part in Hull Kingston Rovers' rebuild - and admitted he has regrets about his recent departure from Catalans Dragons ahead of joining Hull FC for next year.

The 28-year-old half back started his career at Hull FC from 2014 to 2018 including a loan spell at Rovers in 2017. He signed permanently for the Rovers in 2020 then joined Catalans for a season-long loan in 2024, before signing for Hull FC again.

Abdull told Serious About RL: "I loved my time at Hull KR. When I first went on loan there in 2017 they were in the Championship and I’d like to say that I played a pivotal part in the rebuild of Hull KR, similar to what I’m doing now with Hull FC.

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"It was a rebuild with a lot of stuff going on off the field to try and improve as a club and I would like to say that I played a big part in getting Hull KR to where they are now. Obviously I wasn’t there last year but I was there for a lot of the dark days and when it started to turn around.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Hull KR and worked under three really good coaches in Tony (Smith), Willie (Peters) and Tim Sheens and picked up a wealth of knowledge from all three.

"It’s difficult to reflect while you’re still actively playing because you don’t want to say things about other clubs while you’re representing a new one but once my career’s done and I sit back and look at my time with Hull KR, London, Hull FC, France, it was all part of my journey. Every place I’ve been at I’ve always come out of it with different life lessons and rugby knowledge."

Reflecting on his time in France, he said: "It’s one of those that when I look back at the end of my career, I’ll be glad that I left and experienced France. It’s a beautiful place to live and Steve Mac (McNamara) is one of the best coaches I’ve worked with.

"He really understood me and until I got injured it was going really well, but towards the end I let my own feelings towards missing my family probably take over and I probably have a couple of regrets in terms of how I handled myself in the last two or three months.

"It’s part of my journey and the growing up that I needed to do. Now that I’m home I’ve got no excuses. I’ve got access to my family and the only person that can stop my progression is myself. I’m determined to make sure that’s not the case."

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