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Bradford Bulls 16-14 Hull FC: Zak Hardaker's dramatic conversion miss allows Bradford to end five-game Super League losing streak

Bradford Bulls hold on to beat Hull FC 16-14 at Odsal; Bulls had lost five previous Super League games; Zak Hardaker missed chance to tie contest with late conversion attempt; Sky Sports is the only place to watch every Betfred Super League game live in 2026

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Zak Hardaker’s late kick hit the post as Hull FC were denied a dramatic draw in their 16-14 defeat to Bradford Bulls in the Betfred Rugby Super League

Bradford ended a run of five successive Super League defeats by holding on to beat Hull FC 16-14 after a tense finish at Odsal.

The visitors, who had Yusuf Aydin dismissed early in the second half, had the chance to escape with a draw but Zak Hardaker's conversion hit the post following a 76th-minute try from Davy Litten.

Bradford were 6-4 in front at the break after Chris Atkin slotted three penalties in response to two from Hardaker.

Leading 2-0, Hull thought they had registered a first-half try but Logan Moy's finish was disallowed due to an obstruction.

Waqa Blake celebrates Bradford Bulls win
Image: Waqa Blake scored the first of Bradford's two tries

Andy Last's side were left facing an uphill task nine minutes after the restart when replacement prop Aydin was sent off following a video referee review following a tip tackle on Caleb Aekins.

Bradford capitalised on their numerical advantage courtesy of Waqa Blake marking his return with a try following a break from Zac Fulton, but Hull levelled when back-rower Joe Batchelor grounded and Hardaker supplemented his assist by slotting the conversion.

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The Bulls decisively regained the lead with 13 minutes remaining thanks to a superb finish in the corner by Ethan Ryan, with Atkin converting from the touchline.

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Litten's airborne finish put Hull within touching distance of claiming a share of the spoils, but Bradford hung on to move level on eight points with their ninth-placed opponents after Hardaker narrowly failed to add the extras.

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