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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Wakefield dismantle Huddersfield to go sixth
Betfred Super LeagueHuddersfield (4) 10Tries: Gagai, Swift Goal: LoloheaWakefield (30) 46Tries: Myers 2, Walmsley, McMeeken, Hall, Jowitt, Scott, Griffin Goals: Jowitt 7 Wakefield Trinity moved back into the top six of Super League and secured their best ever victory against Huddersfield Giants in a 46-10 win at the newly renamed Accu first half-tries from Jayden Myers, and one each from Lachlan Walmsley, Mike McMeeken and Corey Hall saw the visitors put the match to bed before the break as they went in 30-4 full-back Max Jowitt jumped to the top of the Super League points leaderboard, adding seven goals and scoring a try of his own in the second half. Huddersfield, who had opened the scoring through Jacob Gagai, remain second bottom of the table following their 16th league defeat of the to follow. Huddersfield: Evalds; Gagai, Milne, Halsall, Swift; Lolohea, Frawley; Powell, Woolford, Burgess, Rushton, Jake Bibby, Rushton, CudjoeInterchanges: Golding, English, King, RushWakefield: Jowitt; Walmsley, Hall, Scott, Myers; Trueman, Lino; McMeeken, Hood, Faatili, Storton, Griffin, PittsInterchanges: Hamlin-Uele, Atoni, Vagana, SmithReferee: Aaron Moore.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
New prop Lolesio 'perfect' for Wakefield
Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell has said incoming signing prop Tray Lolesio will be "perfect" for the team. The 22-year-old, who has made 15 appearances in the Queensland Cup so far this season, will join the Super League side on a two-year deal for the 2026 campaign. "It's typical of what we've been doing in the Australian market. Looking for players who we think fit our mould and the way we want to play," Powell told BBC Radio Leeds. "Tray came up and we spent a lot of time watching him and talking to him and then we decided he was the right kind of player." Powell added: "He reminds me of [Castleford prop] Tom Amone and we feel like he will be perfect for us. "He's a real goer in the middle unit on both sides of the ball, he's got high energy and high work-rate. I think he's a great addition."
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Wakefield sign prop Lolesio on two-year deal
Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell has said incoming signing prop Tray Lolesio will be "perfect" for the 22-year-old, who has made 15 appearances in the Queensland Cup so far this season, will join the Super League side on a two-year deal for the 2026 campaign."It's typical of what we've been doing in the Australian market. Looking for players who we think fit our mould and the way we want to play," Powell told BBC Radio Leeds."Tray came up and we spent a lot of time watching him and talking to him and then we decided he was the right kind of player."Powell added: "He reminds me of [Castleford prop] Tom Amone and we feel like he will be perfect for us."He's a real goer in the middle unit on both sides of the ball, he's got high energy and high work-rate. I think he's a great addition."
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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John Cartwright's 'close' verdict as Hull FC set sights on big season first
John Cartwright believes Hull FC's elusive home win this season is 'close', with his side throwing everything into ensuring they are physically and mentally prepared for Thursday's clash with Wakefield Trinity Advertisement The head coach, aware of the importance of the contest, has focused on preparation at training, with Hull undergoing a short turnaround, well aware of their fix-ups going into what is another big Super League clash. But they also know that if they add some polish to their effort and hard work beliefs, completing sets and playing on their terms, then they will have a genuine chance of winning games, with the final third and business end of the season drawing near. READ MORE: Hull FC forward charged by RFL as one suspension handed out in latest verdict READ MORE: Hull FC notebook as recruitment ongoing, grudge match ahead and six again beef aired Advertisement Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Cartwright said: "Everything is being thrown into getting that elusive home win. I feel it's close. "There is certainly no lack of effort in the players, and we're not playing any different from what we were. Sometimes we think too much about it. We've mentioned some error counts where we haven't been where we want to be, but the main focus for us this week has been getting physically and mentally ready for the challenge to come Thursday night. "We've just got to be consistent with our approach and what we believe in and what we base our training on, our pre-season on. We've got to stay true to those beliefs, and they are all centred around hard work and doing our extras and preparing the best we can. Those are the messages we'll get across between now and the end of the year." Get those messages sinking in, and Cartwright believes the confidence and capability are there to achieve their goals and finish inside the play-off spots. Advertisement "We've got to keep turning up with that same determination to defend our try line," he explained. "Again, I'm talking like a broken record, but we've got to make sure we get to the end of our sets as often as we can and give them the ball down their own end. "It's only been the last three or four games where we've been really poor in that area, but we've focused on the positives this week, and we've been honest. There is no ducking and diving. We've been honest with our appraisals, and we're attacking the challenge. "Earlier in the year, we weren't having these problems. A lot of people around you can all be doom and gloom when you're not getting the results, but for us as a group, players, and coaches, in our minds, we've got to look forward to it—we've got to look to attack these situations. "Our preparation in general has been very good. There have not been many games where we haven't had a chance of winning come the 80th-minute mark. Keep doing that often enough, and we will get confidence and hopefully turn that into more wins." Advertisement Aware of the challenges of Wakefield, Cartwright added: "They are a really good side. They throw the ball around, and they really test you defensively. They've got plenty of resolve, and they've beaten some really good sides, and like us, they're in the game until the final whistle. Oppositions like that are always dangerous sides. "We just need to put the ball where we'd like to put it, which hasn't been our strength, especially the last three weeks. But nothing will change – we've just got to be better at what we do and limit their classy players as best as we can."
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Hull FC notebook as recruitment ongoing, grudge match ahead and six again beef aired
Hull FC host Wakefield Trinity this Thursday night, with the side aiming for their first home victory of the year. Elsewhere, the signing of Sam Lisone has been confirmed by the club, with the recruitment drive ongoing, while there are musings on six agains, reserves, and the like. Here is the latest notebook. Advertisement Home win craved There's no bigger incentive for Hull this Thursday night, who are targeting a home victory for the first time in almost a year. The Black and Whites' last success at the MKM Stadium was against Wigan Warriors back in July 2024, with a scalp over Wakefield not only getting the monkey off their back but also reigniting their play-off charge. Trinity currently sit a point ahead of Hull in the table and leapfrogged them after last weekend's results. But Hull can return the favour here, with John Carwright airing the side's desperation to do just that. "The players and the staff—everyone—hurt like the fans when we don't get a result," Cartwright said. "There's nothing better, after a win, than seeing the fans just enjoying themselves and putting smiles on their faces. Everything is being thrown into getting that elusive home win. I feel it's close." You can read his full preview here. READ MORE: Investigation opened as Hull KR incident goes viral on social media Advertisement READ MORE: 'Enormous' Hull FC talents lead way as Jordan Rapana criticism addressed Old faces return The clash against Wakefield sees ex-Hull FC duo Josh Griffin and Cam Scott return to the MKM Stadium for the first time since leaving the club. The duo are players Harvey Barron knows well, with the winger telling Hull Live: "The way that Griff went, it was a bit sour, so I think he'll have a point to prove, but Griff came here and won the Challenge Cup; he's a legend of the club. I still speak to Cam. He's going well, and it will be nice to see him, but we'll talk afterwards." Six again inconsistencies Speaking of Havey Barron, the winger aired his thoughts on ongoing flop issues and a controversial captain's challenge when speaking to Hull Live this week. It's an issue John Cartwright is also frustrated with. Advertisement The head coach said: "It's a weekly thing, understanding why those that are given are given and why those that are not given are not given. You go through a lot of different tackles, and at the end of the day, you just keep scratching your head. "It's hard to work out why they're given, but probably more so why they're not given in the same situations. I can understand the fans' frustration with it—it's frustrating for players and coaches as well." Sam Lisone signed and sealed As exclusively reported by Hull Live, Sam Lisone will be a Hull FC player next season, with the impact prop signing a two-year deal with the club for the 2026 season and beyond. The 31-year-old is the impact front-rower desired by the club and is the fifth new recruit for next year. Advertisement The club has also signed St Helens duo James Bell and Joe Batchelor, Wigan prop Harvie Hill, and York back rower Connor Bailey. On the retention front, Liam Knight is also signed. You can view how Hull are shaping up for 2026 here. But what comes next? Hull, with the passing of the quota extension, has further recruitment opportunities to explore. One of those saw them get the scope to sign Lisone, but they, as it stands, still have one quota spot to use. The expectation is that a centre or spine player will be sought, but it depends on what is available and what Hull can facilitate, both in terms of a deal and what's left on the salary cap. But as John Cartwright said to Hull Live last week, the recruitment game changes all the time, sometimes even in the same day. But it is something Hull are on top of, and it would be very naive to rule out a further signing. Advertisement Reserves win Hull FC's reserve side made it five victories in a row with a 14-10 success over St Helens last Friday night. Tries came from Callum Kemp, Ben Johnson, and Joe Ward, with Francis Cummins side now seven wins from nine this season. They are sat in fourth place in the table, level on points with Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves. They play Wigan up next on Saturday, 19 July.
