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<\/p>\nA win, Moy and Kirby shine, criticised players hit back, and John Kear – some Hull FC talking points.<\/p>\n
07:50, 14 Jun 2026Updated 08:01, 14 Jun 2026<\/p>\n
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(Image: Dave Lofthouse, Hull FC)<\/p>\n
Hull FC got a much-needed win against Huddersfield Giants on Saturday afternoon, defeating the West Yorkshire side 36-12 at the MKM Stadium. Here Hull Live looks at some talking points.<\/p>\n
A win is a win<\/p>\n
Huddersfield are the worst team in the competition right now, and the standard of opposition was far from great, but as the old clich\u00e9 goes, you can only beat what\u2019s put in front of you, and Hull did that. They got the win, a much-needed win for players, staff, and supporters alike, and they fully deserved it.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s something to smile and be happy about after a tough few weeks, and there were a few things to like about it too. Hull were gritty; they built into the game, stuck at it, and defended tough, producing three try-saving tackles at least, and after fatiguing Huddersfield and playing the long game, they iced their attack and ran away with the contest.<\/p>\n
They deserve credit for that. There were some eye-catching tries, and it was nice to see Hull open up and play some fluent and direct rugby league, with tries coming from deep, off-shape, and off some off-the-cuff play. Also, it shouldn\u2019t be lost that Hull had 15 players out for the clash. It\u2019s hard to win any game with those numbers, but Hull got over the line comfortably. And regardless of the standard of opposition, that\u2019s something that should never be taken lightly in Super League.<\/p>\n
Youth shines on Hull and Proud week<\/p>\n
You can never fault Hull FC\u2019s desire to hand out opportunity to young, up-and-coming talent. And the prime case in point here is Logan Moy. After Will Pryce\u2019s ACL injury, Hull could have easily brought an overseas player in but instead settled on their young Hull-born talent flying the flag for the rest of the year. And he\u2019s let nobody down.<\/p>\n
Under the high ball, Moy has been solid as a rock. Returning the ball, he\u2019s been energetic and a threat. His overall running game has been good and there\u2019s been plenty to like about his performances. He\u2019s got things to work on, as does any young player, but the pride, the tenacity, and the energy he shows playing for Hull are second to none. He was outstanding against Huddersfield. And he\u2019s still only 20. Let\u2019s not forget that. He\u2019s got plenty of time to develop further and get even better. And that\u2019s an exciting thought.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Will Kirby played his best game at Super League level. He did the full 80, impressing at loose forward before stints in the back row spots. He was tenacious and gritty. He\u2019s also dogged, aggressive in the right way, and can hold his own. There was also some quality to his performance with some nice touches with the ball. It was also fitting on Hull and Proud week to see Lloyd Kemp impress again in the centre and Will Hutchinson have some moments. Harvey Barron also impressed.<\/p>\n
Of course, youth is a big thing for Hull right now. They want to blood high-quality young talent and get them integrated into their first team for years to come. It\u2019s easier said than done, especially given the depleted nature of the squad at present, but these players, local lads and boyhood fans, all want nothing more than to play for Hull FC, and it shows in their grit, their effort, their spirit, and their togetherness.<\/p>\n
Hull have put loads of resources and time into youth development and have a great leader in Richard Tate and coach in Francis Cummins, and while the reality is that not every player will make it, this club has shown that opportunities will continue to be handed out. It\u2019s down to the players to take them and the club to provide the best environment for them. But as history shows, blood them, and back them, and you get your rewards.<\/p>\n
Criticised players step up<\/p>\n