Danny Houghton entered Hull folklore for his iconic ‘Tackle 52’ but has now added another classic to his highlights reel.
The legendary hooker even had a beer named after his famous last-gasp try-saving effort on Warrington’s Ben Currie which sealed Hull the 2016 Challenge Cup and a first-ever Wembley win. Rarely does a day go by where his lung-busting 52nd tackle of the game is not mentioned to him at some point. But ex-Man of Steel Houghton was at it again on Thursday night.
Leading 14-10 against leaders Wigan but under the pump, he produced an unlikely try-saver on one of Super League’s quickest stars - Bevan French. The Australian speedster had picked up a loose ball just near his own line and seen space open up in front of him. Normally, that ends with a Wigan try. But, in this instance, Houghton somehow managed to grab French just as the electric full-back was threatening to reach full pace in the 68th minute.
