Louix Gorman signs new three-year deal

Hull KR are delighted to confirm Louix Gorman has signed a new three-year deal with the club keeping him at Sewell Group Craven Park until the end of the 2027 Betfred Super League season.

Able to play at centre, on the wing and at fullback, the Ireland U19s international has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal with the club after impressing during his first full season with the Robins’ first team.

Recognisable for his relentless work ethic and speed in broken field, the Beverley Braves junior was involved in Ireland’s 2021 World Cup camp at the end of 2022. After captaining Hull KR’s Academy side that same year and helping Yorkshire’s U18s side to an Origin series draw with Lancashire.

In 2023, Gorman made his first team debut against Wigan Warriors playing in the centres. Since then, the 19-year-old has undergone his first full pre-season with the first team and featured for the club’s Reserves and Featherstone Rovers on dual registration in 2024.

During his time on dual registration, Louix has played five games for Featherstone, helping the side to three wins and converting 22 points from the tee, boasting a 79% success rate.

Gorman will look to build and learn from the Robins’ three-quarter line as the Ireland junior looks to break into the side’s first team in the coming seasons.

Reacting to his new deal, Louix Gorman said: ‘I’m really happy to sign a new three-year deal. It’s a big step in the right direction to say where I want to go in the future. I’d like to thank Willie (Peters) and the coaching staff throughout the club for their help in getting me here.’

Speaking on the last twelve months, Gorman outlined his ‘special’ first team debut last summer against Wigan Warriors: 'You can’t describe how you feel at the time. When you see your name come on the board in the team room it’s a shock.

'Going into the week, it was really good and a special moment that makes you feel fully part of the group (when you make your debut). This year, the group is really tight too and it’s a great feeling being a part of it.’

Now looking to work his way into the Robins’ 17, the 19-year-old has his feet placed firmly on the ground: ‘For me it’s about biding my time and learning off the boys in front of me like Niall (Evalds) at fullback and Peta (Hiku) in the centres.

‘The one thing I want to do is play at home in a Super league game. There isn’t much that compares to that atmosphere. If I can nail down a spot and play regular rugby for the first team then I’ll be a happy man.’

Hull KR Head Coach, Willie Peters said: ‘We’re really pleased to sign Louix to a new deal. He’s one of our Academy graduates and one of our own. He came through the juniors at Beverley Braves and then through our Academy system.

‘Louix is a pleasure to coach and he lives the Hull KR Way every day. He’s a quality person and that’s what we want in our club. We want more Academy players to come through with Louix’s work ethic and attitude.’

Player Biography

Name: Louix Gorman

Date of Birth: 25th April 2005

Place of Birth: Hull, England

Position: Fullback, Centre

Junior Club: Beverley Braves ARLFC

Height: 178cm

Weight: 85kg

Super League Debut: Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors, Friday 4th August 2023, The Brick Community Stadium