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‘The biggest derby since the ’80s,’ Hull FC boss says ahead of Challenge Cup quarter-finals
Hull FC's Tom Briscoe warms up ahead of the Betfred Challenge Cup match at Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, March 15, 2025

TOM BRISCOE is relishing what he thinks is the most important Hull derby in nearly 40 years when the city rivals meet in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Adding an extra element to such a high-stakes showdown and their first cup meeting since 1986 is the clubs being first and second in Super League, with Hull KR three points ahead of Briscoe’s FC.

While the Robins prevailed in all three meetings between the teams last year, Hull FC are a different prospect this season and already have more wins in six matches than they did in the entirety of 2024.

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