Leeds 8 – 31 Hull

Jake Connor, who has not played for England since 2018, gives England head coach Shaun Wane a lot to think about with devastating performance against Leeds Rhinos at Headingley as Hull FC win 31-8 on Thursday night

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Highlights of the Betfred Super League match between Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC

Jake Connor produced an inspired performance to help Hull FC to a stunning Super League victory against Leeds Rhinos at Headingley.

Full-back Connor, who was left out of Shaun Wane’s England squad last week, scored two tries and a drop goal to inflict a convincing 31-8 defeat on Leeds.

Richard Agar’s Rhinos got their first win of the season last Thursday at Wakefield, but they were unable to cope with a first-half barrage from the visitors.

Story of the game

Hull’s new recruit Kane Evans was sin-binned eight minutes in for a high tackle on Jack Walker, but Leeds prop Matt Prior quickly followed him after taking out winger Adam Swift.

Connor then took over the game with two quickfire tries in between a Swift score before Ben McNamara kicked his third conversion to give Hull a comfortable 18-0 lead at half-time.

Jake Connor was simply sensational as he inspired Hull FC to victory at Leeds Rhinos on Thursday night

Andre Savelio got in on the act at the start of the second half while McNamara added a penalty goal to put Brett Hodgson’s side 24-0 up.

Joe Lovodua then went over before superstar Connor slotted a drop goal to add to Rhinos’ pain.

Tom Briscoe and Liam Sutcliffe added a touch of respectability to the scoreline with tries for Leeds late on but the game was already beyond them.

What’s next?

The Rhinos will hope to bounce back in next Friday’s trip to Salford while Hull take on Huddersfield Giants.