Hull FC secured a comeback victory over St Helens in a Super League clash, with winger Harvey Barron scoring three tries in his first senior hat-trick performance. The Black and Whites trailed 14-10 at halftime but mounted a dramatic turnaround, scoring 16 points in 11 minutes to take control of the contest. Barron’s third try came after 47 minutes, followed quickly by a try from substitute Cade Cust to shift the momentum decisively in Hull’s favor.
The win marked Hull’s first victory at the BrewDog Stadium in 10 games spanning nine years, providing significant relief after their seven-game losing streak. Prior to this clash, Hull sat just two points above bottom-placed Huddersfield Giants, making the victory crucial in their battle to avoid finishing at the bottom of the standings. The victory came under interim coach Andy Last, who outmaneuvered St Helens counterpart Eamon O’Carroll.
Despite the three-point win, Hull remained in 13th place in the standings, though they moved level on points with Bradford Bulls. St Helens, managed by interim coach O’Carroll, continued to struggle following the departure of head coach Paul Rowley, who had lasted less than a year in the role. The Saints have historically never failed to reach the end-of-season play-offs, but their current seventh-place position now places that streak in genuine jeopardy with several teams above them still having matches to play.
In women’s rugby league, Wigan Warriors defeated St Helens 44-6 in the opening match of the new Super Four format, with the defending champions demonstrating their superiority through tries from multiple players including Ellise Derbyshire and Eva Hunter, who each scored twice.
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