Hull FC overcome Hull Kingston Rovers

Hull FC have defeated local rivals Hull Kingston Rovers 38-20 at New Craven Park in the Super League.

The hosts took the lead when Liam Salter's try was converted by Michael Dobson, but Danny Tickle added the extras to Jacob Miller's score to level the match on 36 minutes.

However, Hull KR regained the advantage on the stroke of half time thanks to Dobson's goal.

A kick from Tickle made it 8-8 at the start of the second half before he converted tries from Jamie Shaul and Joe Arundel to put the visitors in control.

Adam Walker touched down on 63 minutes to give the home side hope, but Richard Whiting and Tom Briscoe cancelled out Evam Tuimavave's late try to seal the win.