Leeds started the game at great pace establishing a 28-0 lead after just 20 minutes. Indiscipline and Hull's introduction of Charlie Beech at prop saw Hull steady the ship and get some points on the board later in the first half. After just three minutes Leeds surged into the lead when good handling and sheer… Continue reading Slow Start At Leeds Proves Costly

After a very encouraging friendly against League One side Darlington Mowden Park and a one-point defeat to a useful Otley side, Hull came down to earth with a heavy defeat to near neighbours Hull Ionians last weekend. Hull could point to two tries that were disallowed which would have made things look better, but they… Continue reading Leeds Tykes Vs Hull RUFC – Match Preview

Club historian Stephen Hodgson takes us on a trip down memory lane every week of the season. Stephen picks out matches the club played on this week from 5, 10 and 15 years ago. It continues to be a popular read with former and current players. Do you feature in this week’s article?  21 September… Continue reading This Week’s Memory Lane With Stephen Hodgson

Both Hull RUFC and Hull Ionians entered the first derby of the season at Chants Ave without a win, but it was the visitors from Brantingham Park who took the bragging rights with a 55-18 win. Lewis Minikin helped himself to 25 points with a try, four conversions and four penalties as the visitors ran… Continue reading Second Best In All Areas As Visitors Take Bragging Rights

This weekend will see Hull and East Riding's two senior sides meet in a derby battle which has produced some great rugby and desperately close results over the years. Last season's games saw Hull Ionians win at Hull, building a half-time lead then resisting the home side's second half comeback. But in the return fixture… Continue reading Hull RUFC Vs Hull Ionians: Preview