Sports · 7 August 2026

Hull FC stun St Helens 32-18 as Harvey Barron scores hat-trick

Hull FC ended a nine-year losing streak at the BrewDog Stadium with a surprising 32-18 victory over struggling St Helens. Winger Harvey Barron was the star, scoring his first senior hat-trick to help Hull snap a seven-match Super League losing run. The defeat leaves injury-hit St Helens, currently in seventh place, with fading play-off hopes and only five games remaining.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 August 2026 at 5:58

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