By BRIAN NORMAN
Hull Ionians............53
Preston G.................52
A MATCH of eight tries a-piece, 105 points, won by a single point, with only one turn over and each side winning all their own set-piece was certainly entertaining, but a tense watch for the supporters.
Hull Ionians dominated the early possession and soon took a 14-0lead in a match where having the ball in hand was key. Hoppers were not going to give in, and having gained the ball hung on to score twice in reply.
The game was nip and tuck all the way but Hull Ionians always had their noses in front until the ...