Warrington overcame a sluggish performance to defeat Hull FC 12-4, securing their 10th Super League win in 12 matches and tying with Leeds at the top, despite trailing 4-0 at halftime.
John Kear, a renowned rugby league coach and broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 71. Kear was known for his Challenge Cup wins with Sheffield Eagles and Hull FC, and his coaching tenures with multiple clubs and international teams. He also had a notable broadcasting career.
Bradford Bulls, York Knights and Toulouse are holding their own and the league needs more reach and diversityBy No Helmets RequiredWith the Rugby Football League’s next round of talks with the NRL due on 15 May, the decision whether Super League will remain at 14 clubs or expand again to add London Broncos is imminent. The club could squeeze into a 14-team league via the IMG gradings but that would send any club ranked beneath them down to the Championship, potentially putting newly promoted York or Toulouse in grave and unnecessary danger. That would be foolish given the unique markets those clubs represent.The three teams promoted to the expanded Super League this season have defied expectations. They have won three games each, beating champions Hull KR, Hull FC, Catalans and Wakefield along the way. They also gave Wigan, Leigh and St Helens major scares. And none of them occupy the bottom two places after 10 rounds of games. Continue reading...
Hull FC slumped to a disappointing home defeat by struggling Toulouse at the MKM Stadium, with the French side running out winners thanks to two early tries from Olly Ashall-Bott and Joe Cator. The victory ended Toulouse's seven-game losing streak and marked their first ever win over Hull, who could only manage Tom Briscoe's first-half try in response. Hull missed the chance to move into the top half of Super League.
Hull FC slipped to a disappointing home defeat by struggling Toulouse at the MKM Stadium. The French side ran in two early tries through Olly Ashall-Bott and Joe Cotor to lead 10-0. Hull responded via Tom Briscoe but could not breach Toulouse's defence in a scoreless second half, marking the French side's first win over Hull in their history.
