Hull FC's half-back Horne faces more time on the sidelines (Getty)

Hull FC half-back Richard Horne will be out for at least the next six weeks with the neck injury he sustained against Bradford Bulls.

It was initially thought the Great Britain international had suffered a dead arm in Friday's 24-8 defeat.

But hospital tests showed damage to the 25-year-old's neck, forcing him to wear a brace for the next six weeks.

The news is a blow to Horne, who had only just returned to the side after recovering from a foot injury.

Horne's brother Graeme was also injured in the match against the Bulls, requires surgery to a hand injury and will be out for two months.

But Hull are hopeful Australian half-back Adam Dykes will be fit for Friday's trip to Castleford after missing the last two matches with a neck injury and a virus.