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Magic Weekend: Late video referee controversy hands Hull FC derby win

Hull Rovers Hull FC FC Super League Elliot Minchella Luke Gale Lachlan Coote Mikey Lewis Sam Wood
Hull KR’s Sam Wood is tackled by Hull FC’s Jack Brown at St James' Park, Newcastle.
Hull KR’s Sam Wood is tackled by Hull FC’s Jack Brown at St James' Park, Newcastle. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

Hull FC strengthened their claims for a Super League playoff spot and dented Hull Kingston Rovers’ own hopes in the process with victory in a thrilling Hull derby in the final game of Super League’s Magic Weekend that ended in controversial fashion.

Rovers knew victory in Newcastle would have brought them level with FC, who occupied the final spot inside the top six. But Brett Hodgson’s side were able to end a run of four consecutive league defeats to claim the bragging rights in Hull, although only after Hull KR’s Elliot Minchella was denied a late try that would have won the match.

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