Hull Ionians..45
Macclesfield..21
By MALLY KNOWLES
HULL IONIANS secured five points in this crucial re-arranged match against Macclesfield, a vital fixture to both clubs’ relegation battle.
Tom Eaton sparked the opening score after 20 minutes when he stepped through a gaping hole on halfway and put Matt King away.
Ionians responded through Phil Eggleshaw, who barged over from close range. This was followed swiftly byAquile Smith’s fine solo effort, expertly converted by Isaac Green, to give the hosts a 14-7 half-time lead.
Ionians weathered an early second-half onslaught from Ma...