Bulls keep title hopes alive
The Bulls remain in third place
Sunday, 12, Aug 2007 08:57
Bradford have kept up the pressure on their Super League rivals with a 28-10 win over Hull Kingston Rovers at Craven Park.
The Bulls scored all their points in the first-half with five tries through Sam Burgess, Terry Newton, Glenn Morrison, Ian Henderson and Marcus St Hilaire.
Centre Ben Harris kicked four goals for the visitors who led 28-4 at the break.
Hull KR scored two tries through Jon Goddard and Ben Fisher while stand-off Paul Cooke kicked a goal.
The result sees the Bulls trail joint leaders Leeds and St Helens by two points after 23 matches while Hull KR remain three points ahead of rock-bottom Salford.
Elsewhere, Hull scored eight tries to thrash Warrington 46-14 at the KC Stadium.
The hosts had a slim 18-14 lead at the break but racked up 28 unanswered points in the second half.
Gareth Raynor and Motu Tony grabbed two tries apiece while Willie Manu, Shaun Briscoe, Garreth Carvell and Richard Horne also crossed the line.
Second row Danny Tickle continued his devastating form with seven goals for Hull.
The Wolves scored three first-half tries through a brace from Henry Fa'afili and Mark Gleeson while Lee Briers kicked a goal.
The result sees Hull move into fourth place, two points clear of the Wolves as the playoffs edge closer.
In the evening game, Wakefield scored five tries to beat Harlequins 28-14.
Ryan Atkins grabbed two tries while Jamie Rooney, Paul White and Ned Catic also touched down.
Quins, who trailed 14-4 at the break, scored tries through Scott Hill, Jon Wells and Tyrone Smith.