Hull FC have stunned St Helens tonight with an impressive and comprehensive win over the Champions.
Highlights:
Hull FC start brilliantly
After a strong start, the Black and Whites took the lead against the Champions. A kick from Clifford to the right corner for Hull FC was taken and fed back inside the Clifford who powered over.
The Black and Whites double their money
After seeing off St Helens pressure, Andre Savelio charged forward off a Saints kick. He would then later in the set charge towards the line. After being held, a short ball allowed skipper Carlos Tuimavave to power over.
Bizarre try
Hull then scored a third try after a kick appeared to be running dead with Jack Welsby shepherding the ball however he would be made to pay for taking no action with the ball flicked back in play and grounded by Jake Trueman.
Satae powers over
Hull FC get the pressure on the Saints and Chris Satae scored a simple try as he stepped left and burrowed over.
Litten denied
Hull looked to have scored a fifth try before the break as Jamie Shaul carved through and spun the ball wide to Litten. He looked to have produced an acrobatic finish in the corner but the try was denied as he was seen to have dropped the ball.
Saints strike back
The Saints gave themselves hope with a lovely try. Konrad Hurrell carved through before a great last play saw Jack Welsby feed James Bell to score.
Hull cancel it out
The Black and Whites then cancelled that out with a try of their own. Clifford continued to pull the strings with a grubber leading to a Cam Scott try.
McIntosh crowns amazing win
After Hull spent the second half defending, the Black and Whites crowned the win with a superb try as McIntosh intercepted and raced the length of the field to score.
Talking Points:
Play-offs pending for Hull FC
Now there seems to be a real chance that Hull FC could make the play-offs. Not just because of the win but the nature of the triumph.
The Roby problem for St Helens
The Saints could have a problem on their hands if they lose James Roby to injury and this problem will certainly come into effect in 2024 when he retires. They look a different side without him.
What about the Saints?
Nonetheless, despite the defeat today, Saints have to be considered the favourites for the Grand Final but tonight shows they are well and truly beatable.
Player Ratings:
Hull FC
29 Jamie Shaul – 8
25 Davy Litten – 8
17 Cam Scott – 8
3 Carlos Tuimavave – 8
5 Darnell McIntosh – 7
6 Jake Trueman – 8
7 Jake Clifford – 9
13 Brad Fash – 8
9 Danny Houghton – 7
8 Ligi Sao – 8
14 Joe Lovodua – 7
11 Andre Savelio – 8
15 Joe Cator – 7
Substitutes
10 Chris Satae – 8
12 Jordan Lane – 7
19 Ben McNamara – 7
20 Jack Brown – 7
St Helens
1 Jack Welsby – 6
25 Tee Ritson – 7
23 Konrad Hurrell – 6
3 Will Hopoate – 5
5 Jon Bennison – 5
6 Jonny Lomax – 6
7 Lewis Dodd – 5
8 Alex Walmsley – 6
13 Morgan Knowles – 6
10 Matty Lees – 6
12 Joe Batchelor – 6
16 Curtis Sironen – 5
15 Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook – 5
Substitutes
9 James Roby – 5
11 Sione Mata’utia – 5
17 Agnatius Paasi – 5
19 James Bell – 5
