Overview
- Hull opened their Super League campaign with a 27–20 win over Bradford at the MKM Stadium after leading 18–10 at half-time and retaking control late.
- Will Pryce was named man of the match after assisting two first‑half tries, kicking five from five, landing the decisive late drop‑goal and producing key try‑saving tackles.
- Cade Cust clinched victory by forcing his way over in the final minute, moments after Pryce’s one‑pointer, following a Bradford fightback to 20–18 via Rowan Milnes’ penalties.
- Hull were without several overseas players, including debutant half‑back Jake Arthur with a minor hamstring issue, as bench forwards Sam Lisone and Ligi Sao provided notable impact.
- Bradford marked their first Super League outing since 2014 with a spirited performance in front of 16,653 fans after years of setbacks and a 2017 reformation.