Hull hit back to stun Leeds

Hull produced the perfect response

to their derby humiliation by clinching

a play-off place. Hammered by Hull KR

last week, they hit back by winning at

Headingley to end Leeds' hopes of

topping the table.

The Rhinos had struck first when

Danny Washbrook, with a despairing

dive, accidentally turned Rob

Burrow's grubber kick into the path of

Carl Ablett to touch down. Kevin

Sinfield added the conversion.

It brought a sharp response from Hull.

First Wayne Godwin, the hooker with a

point to prove after being told he will

be released, weaved his way through

for a try. Then Matthew Head's deft

kick was caught by Gareth Raynor,

who dived over in the corner.

The

winger's second try, following a

drop-goal from Head, sealed victory.