Hull KR secured a dramatic 26-12 victory over cross-city rivals Hull FC during the Super League Magic Weekend at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Two late tries broke a second-half deadlock to extend the winners' derby dominance.
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The 251st meeting between the two sides sat level at 12-12 before Hull KR pulled ahead late in the match.
Mikey Lewis opened the scoring for Hull KR following a kick chase assisted by Jack Broadbent, who was making his 150th career appearance.
Rhyse Martin scored the second try for Hull KR off a short pass from Lewis, and Martin successfully converted five out of six kick attempts during the match.
Hull FC, currently sitting tenth in the Super League standings, fought back to equalize before the late surge from their rivals.
The deadlock was broken when Tyrone May chased down a delicate grubber kick from Jez Litten to score.
Jai Whitbread then capitalised on a late Hull FC error to cross the line and seal the victory for Hull KR.
Batchelor's Pre-Match Hopes
Prior to the match, Hull FC back rower Joe Batchelor expressed a strong desire to end their rivals' seven-game winning streak in the derby, which has lasted nearly three years.
Batchelor noted that recent performances had given the squad confidence.
"I think it's about time we put in a performance against them and give them a real good game and show them what we're about," said Joe Batchelor, Hull FC back rower, in an interview with Hull Live.
