Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage as Hull FC host Catalans Dragons at the MKM Stadium in this intriguing Super League clash. Both sides are in fine form at the moment with the French outfit top of the pile and Hull coming off a superb win over St Helens on Thursday night.
Having turned a corner in the past two months, the Catalans provide another stern challenge for Tony Smith’s side, who along with the Saints, have also beaten Wigan and Warrington in recent weeks. Finding some spirit and style in their play, they are great to watch, but this is perhaps their biggest test yet.
The Catalans have won their last six but Hull, with Jake Trueman and Jake Clifford finding top form, will fancy their chances. As always, stay tuned for all the build-up, team news and live action as it unfolds.
16:09Daniel Tomlinson
Punishment of the Catalans
The ball comes out of the tackle. A theft is judged.
16:05Daniel Tomlinson
Kick Off
Hull hit back in the second half
15:52Main Event
Half an hour
Hull 18 Catalans 22. A crazy first half comes to an end. Hull immediately in today’s contest. Big second half ahead.
15:50Daniel Tomlinson
Try Hull FC
Adam Swift interception on the hooter!!!!! A gift for Hull in a scrum play by the Catalans. 16-22
15:49Daniel Tomlinson
Tuimavave tried to get out
But the ball was lost in the tackle.
15:47Daniel Tomlinson
Goal Hull FC
Clifford converted from the reverse touchline. Great strike. 12-22
15:46Daniel Tomlinson
Try Hull FC
They need that. Great finish from McIntosh. 10-22
15:45Daniel Tomlinson
Video ref decision
On the next play, the ball was sent wide to Darnell McIntosh, whose winger pounced. Try the given field.
15:45Daniel Tomlinson
Scott breaks and Swift in support
Great play from the left edge duo.
15:42Daniel Tomlinson
Try the given
Julian Bousquet crashed into the post pad, then reached to score. 6-20
15:40Daniel Tomlinson
Video ref decision
The Catalans may have another one here. Try the given field.
15:38Daniel Tomlinson
Goal missed
Mourgue, who again takes a long time before taking the regeneration, misses. Hull crowd cheers. 6-16
15:38Daniel Tomlinson
Try the Catalans
Arthur Romano squeezed. 6-16
15:35Daniel Tomlinson
Punishment of the Catalans
Hull failed to complete after the points. A ruck infringement given as Danny Houghton tries to retrieve the ball. Catalans player in the way, hooker tried to push him away, and the Dragons get the penalty. Big call.
15:31Daniel Tomlinson
Try Hull FC
Clifford’s pass from the ruck was on the money and big Chris Satae finished for Hull. 4-12
15:30Daniel Tomlinson
Hull penalty
They are half Catalans. Gotta score next time.
15:27Daniel Tomlinson
Hull are changing
Sao and Lovodua left. Satay and Lane on.
15:26Daniel Tomlinson
Twenty minutes ago
The Catalans lead here. Hull need to step up into gears.
15:23Daniel Tomlinson
Catalans goal
Mourgue, using all the time available to him, converted. 0-12
15:21Daniel Tomlinson
Try the Catalans
Lovodua spilled Clifford’s unexpected pass and it was a gift for Tom Davies. The winger stolls under the sticks. 0-10
15:19Daniel Tomlinson
Tuimavave’s offload collected by Tomkins
15:18Daniel Tomlinson
Houghton 40/20
Big game from the fixture.
15:18Daniel Tomlinson
McIntosh brilliantly cleared a Keighran kick
Hull with some tough carries coming today.
15:16Daniel Tomlinson
Swift blocks May’s bruise
A tight and tense battle so far. Ruck is really slow.
15:13Daniel Tomlinson
Clifford kicked Shaul
There is contact with the fullback but the play is waved off. The Catalans are alive again.
15:12Daniel Tomlinson
Catalans now have another error
A fun game time. Hull need to find a footing now. They came back with the ball in the Catalans’ half.
15:11Daniel Tomlinson
Hull error
Tuimavave’s offload makes contact. The center is not in sync with his winger there.
15:11Daniel Tomlinson
Catalans error
Hull with a scrum at half play. The Catalans are slowing it down again.
15:09Daniel Tomlinson
Catalans goal
Mourgue converted from the sideline. 0-6
15:07Daniel Tomlinson
Try the Catalans
Sam Tomkins’ kick was perfect and Tom Johnstone grounded the ball in-goal. 0-4
15:05Daniel Tomlinson
A messy play from Hull
They completed the set but the attack was a little out of order. The Catalans survive and get fined.
15:04Daniel Tomlinson
Set to restart
Catalans who want to slow Hull down. Home side with full set now. 10 out.
15:03Daniel Tomlinson
Hull penalty
The kick off of the Catalans was completely out. Hull on the attack. 30 out.
15:02Daniel Tomlinson
Kick Off
The Catalans will continue the game.
15:01Daniel Tomlinson
We are ready to go to MKM Stadium
14:57Daniel Tomlinson
Doing his thing
Ben Rainey on the decks.
Photo: Hull FC
14:55Daniel Tomlinson
Ewan Dowes delivers the match ball today
The former prop won the Challenge Cup with Hull FC in 2005.
14:46Daniel Tomlinson
Ben Rainey on set
Local DJ amps up the atmosphere with 90s tunes.
14:44Daniel Tomlinson
A milestone for Adam Swift
The winger is making his 200th career appearance today.
14:40Daniel Tomlinson
A big game ahead for Joe Lovodua
He starts in the back row.
14:39Daniel Tomlinson
The warm up begins
Hull in the hoops as before. Catalans in red.
14:32Daniel Tomlinson
Ligi Sao is ready for another big game
“What we do is all based on hard work. That’s life in general, isn’t it? That’s what it’s all about. The other stuff all falls into place if you work hard and you enjoy what you’re doing.”
14:30Daniel Tomlinson
Only half an hour
Jake Clifford kicked the sun.
14:29Daniel Tomlinson
The birthday boy at home
Jamie Shaul’s 31st birthday today.
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