In a high-scoring game at Chants Ave, Hull came back from a 19-3 deficit to record their eighth win of the season in sensational style. The first 20 minutes belonged almost entirely to Preston Grasshoppers, as Hull gave away a string of penalties. After just seven minutes the visitors made best use of another penalty… Continue reading Bureta Hat-trick Helps Secure Victory Over Preston
Discipline Key To Beating Preston Grasshoppers
Hull take on Preston Grasshoppers at Chants Ave this weekend and will be hoping to do better than the draw they claimed in the corresponding fixture earlier this season. Preston Grasshoppers have beaten Hull Ionians twice as well as recording victories against Billingham, Huddersfield and Tynedale. Preston may have only recorded five victories in total but… Continue reading Discipline Key To Beating Preston Grasshoppers
Memory Lane With Stephen Hodgson
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 the last 5, 10 and 15 years. It’s always proved to be a popular read with former and current players. Do you feature in this week’s article?… Continue reading Memory Lane With Stephen Hodgson
Our Weekly National 2 North Round-up
The four fixtures played on February 3rd were all catch-up games from the week-end of January 20th when most of the pitches in the North of England were frozen over. The day produced three county derbies but we start with the one remaining game which saw Wharfedale entertain Billingham. Wharfedale won this game with ease… Continue reading Our Weekly National 2 North Round-up
Positives To Take From Leeds Loss
To score three tries against Leeds is no mean feat, but shipping 58 points is disappointing. To lose a try in 13 seconds straight from the kickoff was a big blow. However having several players unavailable and losing two of the starting line up through injury were significant negatives that cannot be ignored. Several players… Continue reading Positives To Take From Leeds Loss
