Hull FC made light of miserable weather and a greasy ball to achieve their expected victory over Harlequins at the KC Stadium today, running out 38-6 winners.
Foul conditions made quality rugby almost impossible but Hull are unlikely to quibble as they got back to winning ways following the disappointing 17-10 derby loss at Hull KR last weekend.
For hapless Harlequins it was a seventh straight defeat that sees them freefalling down the Super League table while Hull moved up in to the final play-off position.
The Black and Whites went in at half-time 20-0 ahead thanks to tries from Jordan Turner, Willie Manu, Sam Obst and Tom Briscoe.
They ran in a further three tries through Richard Horne, Sam Moa and Richard Whiting, while Chris Melling grabbed a consolation try for the Quins.
In many respects it was the sort of game Hull wanted following Friday night’s England v Exiles clash. Three Hull players – Craig Fitzgibbon, Willie Manu and Mark O’Meley – played for the Exiles while Tom Briscoe played for England.
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