Hull KR pile on the misery for Bulls
Michael Dobson kicked over four goals for Hull KR
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Sunday, 12, Jul 2009 08:56
Bradford's miserable season continued after they lost 32-12 to Hull Kingston-Rovers at New Craven Park in Super League.
The Bulls suffered their 12th defeat in 19 games after the home side ran in six tries. Liam Colbon and Kris Welham scored a brace, while Scott Murrell and Daniel Fitzhenry also touched down for Hull KR.
Michael Dobson booted over four goals to keep Hull KR in fourth place, a point adrift of third-placed Huddersfield.
Dave Halley and Michael Worrincy scored first-half tries for the Bulls. But they remain tenth place in the table, joint a point ahead of 13th-placed Salford.
Elsewhere, Castleford defeated Hull 40-18 at The Jungle.
The Tigers led 24-6 at the break after an explosive first-half display. Rangi Chase, Craig Huby, Michael Wainwright, and Ryan Hudson dived over while Joe Westerman kicked over four goals.
Chase and Wainwright scored their second tries after the break, while Michael Shenton crashed over late on, to move the Tigers into joint-sixth place.
Hull, who remain in 11th position, scored tries through Willie Manu, Kirk Yeaman, and Jodie Broughton.