Tag: Hull

Ampthill launch second-half romp

By MALLY KNOWLES Hull Ionians….16 Ampthill ……….42 HULL Ionians succumbed to a resurgent Ampthill side for a result that virtually condemned them to relegation. All […]

Grasshoppers grounded by Billingham

Northern Premier CHAMPIONS-ELECT Preston Grasshoppers suffered only their second defeat of the season, as Billinghamcame from behind to secure a 31-27 victory. A brace from […]

Magical Minikin inspires Ionians

By MALLY KNOWLES Hull Ionians 33 Plymouth …14 HULL Ionians produced one of their best performances of the season to claim victory against visitors Plymouth […]

Hoppers enjoy easy win over Morley

Northern Premier CHAMPIONS Preston Grasshoppers celebrated in style with a 57-3 win over relegation bound Morley. Hoppers crossed for nine tries through Alex Hurst (2), […]

Lound strikes late to down Rosslyn

By BRIAN NORMAN Hull Ionians …27 Rosslyn P…26 GREG Lound’s dramatic late drop-goal gave Hull Ionians victory over Rosslyn Park. Park kept the early possession […]

Captain Joe leads Ionians past Club

Hull Ionians …32 Blackheath …2 ■By MALLY KNOWLES THERE were few people in National One circles expecting this result. Blackheath arrived at Brantingham Park fresh […]

Grasshoppers tighten grip on top spot

Northern Premier PRESTON Grasshoppers further consolidated their hold of the top of the table beating Wirral 14-7 in an ill-tempered match at Thornton Common. Oga […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

MARTYN WOOD THE FORMER WASPS, BATH AND ENGLAND SCRUM-HALF Flying out to Australia for the 2003 World Cup as standby injury cover for Matt Dawson […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

KRIS FULLMAN THE FORMER BRISTOL, LONDON IRISH, LEEDS AND OTLEY PROP The best years of my rugby career came while I was at Otley. We […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

THE FORMER LEEDS, NEWCASTLE, BATH, WORCESTER AND ENGLAND SAXONS & SEVENS WINGER TOM BIGGS From pea factory worker and cinema usher to professional rugby player, […]

Brilliant Blacks humble Ionians

By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ….46 Hull Ionians….13 BLACKHEATH marched to a comfortable victory against Hull Ionians, scoring eight tries in a match they controlled from […]

ROOM 101

THE HULL IONIANS SCRUM-HALF TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND ISAAC GREEN 1. Slow walkers This kills me. There’s […]

Huddersfield all but secure league title

National League 3 North HUDDERSFIELDremain unbeaten in the league and enjoy an unassailable 15-point lead over secondplaced Rossendale after beating Morley 60-14. Lewis Workman crossed […]

DREAMTEAM

STEVE BODEN, THE CARNEGIE COACH & FORMER JERSEY HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Tom Davies -Known as ‘Toddy’, […]

Smith sparkles as Ionians fell Macc

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 […]

Fylde bag bonus despite slow start

By GALILEO SUTHERLAND SCOTT ARMSTRONG’S second-half double secured a third consecutive Fylde win as they fought back from a halftime deficit to down Blaydon. Their […]