In a huge game to begin the 2024 Betfred Super League season, Hull FC and Hull KR collide at the MKM Stadium in what should be a feisty derby to start the season in front of a bumper crowd.
In terms of dominating the city, 2023 belonged to Hull KR who finished fourth and made it to Wembley. They have made the play-offs two out of the last three years whilst Hull FC haven’t played play-off rugby since 2020.
For both, it is the second season under their current coaches and one that could promise significant development.
Hull FC vs Hull KR Kick-off Time
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Like the vast majority of Thursday and Friday night games this season and in recent seasons, the game will kick off at the MKM Stadium at 20:00.
The game is expected to break records and be the biggest opening night crowd for the Black and Whites since 2007 with a huge number of tickets sold for the fixture.
Hull FC vs Hull KR TV Channel
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The game may kick-off at 20:00 but there will be a full hour of build up on Sky Sports Arena before the match.
Sky Sports Arena has moved to a new channel number which you can read about here. Sky Sports’ Arena’s coverage will begin at 7pm.
The game will also be shown by Sky Sports Main Event will also be showing the game as will SuperLeague+.
Hull FC vs Hull KR Team News
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Hull KR are expecting to have new signing Kelepi Tanginoa available for the game after Corey Hall started in the back-row against Leeds Rhinos in their final pre-season friendly.
The Robins will be without Matty Storton however through injury which was confirmed by Willie Peters last week.
As for Hull FC, they will be without Liam Tindall whose competitive debut for the club will have to wait. Cameron Scott has a chance of being fit whilst Ligi Sao should have recovered from flu. In a major blow, Brad Fash has been ruled out with an ankle injury and Carlos Tuimavave is unlikely to play due to a calf strain.
Jake Trueman is still injured after missing all of pre-season.
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