Tex Hoy is currently a free agent.

Former Hull FC and Castleford Tigers full-back Tex Hoy is attracting ‘preliminary’ interest from Cronulla Sharks ahead of the 2027 NRL season, according to reports in Australia.

ESPN reports that Cronulla have shown early interest in the playmaker, who is currently a free agent following his departure from Manly Sea Eagles.

The 27-year-old spent the 2026 season on a train-and-trial deal at Manly as he looked to reignite his NRL career.

He returned to Australia following his departure from Castleford Tigers in November 2025, with his two-year contract at the OneBore Stadium brought to an early end.

Hoy did not make an NRL appearance for Manly during the 2026 campaign, but featured for the club’s NSW Cup side, scoring six tries in 17 appearances across both full-back and the halves.

He made his NRL debut with Newcastle Knights in 2020 against Penrith Panthers, going on to make 29 appearances for the club across three seasons before switching to Super League with Hull FC.

Hoy made 24 appearances for the Black and Whites before joining Castleford midway through the 2024 season.

Cronulla have also expressed interest in fellow Manly departure Zach Dockar-Clay, according to ESPN, although the Australian publication describes the interest in both players as ‘preliminary’.

The Sharks, coached by Craig Fitzgibbon, have re-signed starting full-back Will Kennedy on a new one-year deal for 2027. However, the 29-year-old has been free to negotiate with rival clubs from November 1 over a move for the 2028 season.