Super League: Clinical Hull FC defeat Catalans Dragons 14-8 on special night for Danny Houghton | Rugby League News

Chris Satae and Jordan Lane the try-scorers for Hull FC in a dominant display against the Catalans Dragons; Fouad Yaha and Mitchell Pearce counter for the Dragons, the goalkicking of Jake Connor ultimately making the difference on Danny Houghton’s 400th career appearance

Chris Satae barrels over for his third try of the season.

Danny Houghton made his 400th career appearance as Hull FC claimed a 14-8 Super League victory over Catalans Dragons in a defensive game at the MKM Stadium.

Hull’s pack took hold of the game in a well managed first half, Jordan Lane capitalising from some brilliant Houghton footwork in the 17th minute to break the deadlock.

The visitors responded nine minutes later as Fouad Yaha collected a brilliant kick from Mitchell Pearce to go over in the corner, but it took just five minutes for the Black and Whites to respond, Chris Satae barrelling over under the sticks with Jake Connor adding two extra points in the final minutes to give Hull FC a 14-4 lead at half time.

The Dragons managed to get over the whitewash against the run of play in the second half, Pearce claiming a try that brought his side back into the contest.

But Hull’s defensive line continued to hold, and six points from the boot of Jake Connor – two conversions and a penalty – ultimately proved the difference.

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