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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sezer stars as Hull get back to form with emphatic Super League win at Leigh
John Cartwright has already enjoyed some wonderful moments as Hull FC coach and transformed the club's fortunes in just three months in charge, but this win at Leigh could well turn out to be his finest victory yet. There is no escaping the fact that after a wonderful start to 2025, Hull have endured a difficult few weeks. Injuries and a loss of form have resulted in them exiting the Challenge Cup at the hands of their biggest rivals and tumbling outside the playoff places as the midway point of the season approaches. Advertisement Related: Manchester United face urgent dilemma: ditch Amorim or revamp the squad | Jonathan Wilson But this was an emphatic return to form at a ground where away victories are hard to come by. The Leigh coach, Adrian Lam, had joked this week that their opponents here were a carbon copy of how his side play – perhaps in no small part due to the fact that four of the FC side were Leigh players as recently as last season. And in truth Leigh were beaten at their own game. Hull were magnificent, 26-0 ahead by half-time and while they didn't score a point after the break, they really didn't need to. Two late Leigh tries were nothing more than consolation as the Black and Whites returned not only to form, but into the Super League playoff places. 'We've put some consistent footy together against a side I rate highly,' Cartwright said. His side suffered another worrying injury to a key individual, with John Asiata to be sent for scans on a hamstring injury, but that should not take the edge off a very encouraging night. Advertisement Anyone Cartwright asks to play out of position, they duly deliver. Tries from Cade Cust and Herman Ese'ese gave the visitors some early dominance, and they didn't relent. Lewis Martin finished a fine Will Pryce break to extend that lead further, before a decisive blow right on half-time when Sam Eseh punctured another gap in the Leigh defensive line. Aidan Sezer, on his 250th career appearance, converted all four tries and kicked a penalty to open up an unassailable lead at the interval. The Leopards, woefully under par, had been comprehensively outplayed. 'I just didn't see that coming,' Lam said. 'It was disappointing in every area, really soft and just not what we've built this season on so far.' There were improvements by Leigh after the break, but by then Hull had lost Asiata and playmaker Cust, and were defending well enough to ensure that their lead never looked threatened. It wasn't until the final quarter that Leigh finally opened their account when Edwin Ipape crossed from dummy-half, before Owen Trout followed with a try of his own six minutes later. However, even at that stage, it was obvious Hull had done more than enough when it mattered earlier in the evening.
BBC News
31-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hull FC sign Newcastle Knights half-back Pryce
Hull FC have signed Newcastle Knights half-back Will Pryce on a three-and-a-half-year 22-year-old - the son of Leon Pryce, who was part of the Black and Whites team that won the first of two back-to-back Challenge Cups in 2016 - was allowed to leave by the National Rugby League side on compassionate started his career with Huddersfield Giants before moving to Australia for the 2024 season."This is a significant signing for the club and one that we are absolutely delighted to get over the line," Hull FC's chief executive Richie Myler told the club website., external"Will is an incredibly talented player and I think he is the perfect fit for our team. His ambition matches our ambition to grow as a club, and ultimately be successful again."The Black and Whites, who face city rivals Hull KR in the Challenge Cup quarter-final on Saturday, have made a fine start to the Super League season with four wins from their opening six games.
BBC News
26-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ellis appointed director of rugby at Hull FC
Hull FC have appointed Gareth Ellis as director of rugby and 43-year-old former Black and Whites captain returned to the club in a wellbeing and welfare role last April after a brief spell with charity Rugby League Cares."Hull FC means a great deal to me, and I'm honoured to take on this role at such an important time for the club," he told the club website., external"I'm looking forward to contributing to our future success by helping to instil our core values and reconnect all parts of our club both on and off the field."Ellis takes over the position from chief executive Richie Myler, who had been covering both roles since January."Gareth is held in the highest regard both at Hull FC and across the wider game," Myler said."His understanding of the modern player, combined with his connection to the club and city, makes this a significant and exciting step for us."John Cartwright's men have made a strong start to the 2025 Super League season with three wins from their opening five matches.
BBC News
04-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bath scrum-half Carr-Smith signs one-year extension
Bath scrum-half Tom Carr-Smith has signed a one-year contract extension keeping him at the Recreation Ground until the end of the 2025-26 23-year-old has scored six tries in 12 appearances for the Blue, Black and Whites this season, including in Friday's 39-28 victory over Harlequins in the Premiership Rugby joined Bath's academy at the age of 13 and made his league debut against Northampton Saints in October 2022."Tom has developed really well over the last two-and-a-half seasons into a running nine, who plays at speed and can control the game," said Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan."He is homegrown and has helped to shape our unique culture with purpose."Carr-Smith joins a list of players including Ethan Staddon, Ewan Richards and Tom Dunn who have extended their stay at the Premiership leaders in recent weeks."I'm so happy to be continuing my journey with my boyhood club," Carr-Smith added."I just want to get better and work with great people which is why I am super excited to see where this group can go."
The Independent
20-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Aidan Sezer hoping his ‘renewed motivation' will help Hull continue progress
Revitalised Aidan Sezer says he is ready to lead Hull up the Betfred Super League table as the buoyant Black and Whites prepare to host wounded champions Wigan at the MKM Stadium on Friday night. The former Leeds half-back, who left Headingley after two seasons in 2023 and rediscovered his motivation levels in a short stint with NRL side Wests Tigers, starred in his new side's eye-catching opening win at Catalans Dragons last week. And the 33-year-old Australian says he is relishing the opportunity presented by his quick return, with Hull's bid to wipe clean the memory of a dismal 2024 campaign set for another serious test against a Wigan side smarting from their season-opening defeat to Leigh. 'I didn't know what to expect when I left 18 months ago but I went home and got back to playing the footy I know I still have in me,' Sezer told the PA news agency. 'I'm obviously rejuvenated from going back home, and I've got myself back in the shape I needed to be in. I've come back with renewed motivation, and I'm really happy to be at a club where there have been a lot of changes, with a new administration and a massive ambition to do well.' Sezer was the catalyst of Hull's first win in Perpignan since 2019, weighing in with two assists for tries by Jordan Lane and Tom Briscoe as his side confounded expectations to run out 24-4 winners. New head coach John Cartwright hailed Sezer in the wake of the Perpignan win, but swiftly turned his attention to the prospect of taking on Matt Peet's men, who were part of Super League's first scoreless draw in normal time. 'They (Wigan) make winning a habit, and only good teams can do that,' he said. 'They've got great history, great culture, they're going to be really tough to beat. But if we get our game right, we feel we can compete with anyone.' The hosts' chances will be hit by a mounting injury list which sees Jed Cartwright, Amir Bourouh, Oliver Holmes and Zak Hardaker all ruled out of the game. But John Cartwright hopes their opening win in France – which has already left many pundits swiftly recalibrating their pre-season predictions, can serve as a blueprint for even bigger tests that are to come. 'We certainly weren't favourites to go down there, we were away from home in a big and hostile environment, and not many pundits gave us a chance,' he added. 'I think the thing that pleased me the most is that we've got a lot of improvement in us. They started strong and kept coming forward, and while you've got that, your footy is going to keep improving, and you're going to keep winning games.'
