The result gave the Dalesmen a five-point win and moved them up to fourth place. Hull scored six tries, but their discipline and inconsistent place-kicking proved costly.

Conditions were close to perfect for running rugby, and both sides attacked from the start.

Hull, the league’s semi-professional side, needed only three minutes to open the scoring when slick handling sent full-back James Farrar over on the left wing. Harry Gunn-McLean missed the conversion.

Ilkley replied through flanker Cameron Briggs after Charles Morgan had made a break.

Morgan’s effort had taken Ilkley close, but with support lacking they settled for a penalty, which Louis Anderson missed.

Ilkley returned to the attack from the drop-out. Briggs gathered a loose ball, avoided several tackles and scored beneath the posts. Anderson converted to put the home side 7-5 ahead.

Hull regained the lead after a knock-on from the restart and a penalty at the scrum gave them a lineout five metres from the Ilkley line.

Captain Ali Heard scored from a catch-and-drive, with Gunn-McLean converting.

Morgan continued to cause Hull problems and made another break to within ten metres of the line.

After two penalties, quick ball and handling from Morgan and Ben Magee created the chance for Harry Taylor to score. Anderson converted, putting Ilkley 14-12 in front.

Ilkley extended their lead when Morgan’s long pass found Tom Reavey. The flanker was held up just short, but Matty Sheard collected the loose ball and touched down. Anderson’s conversion made it 21-12.

The bonus-point try followed when a Hull scrum malfunctioned. Centre Kieran Wileyman collected the loose ball and raced clear, with Anderson again converting.

Ilkley’s backs continued to threaten. Magee made a break and passed to Harry Smith, who scored on the left wing. Anderson’s kick took the score to 35-12.

Hull reduced the deficit before half-time. A high-tackle penalty gave them territory, and their pack controlled the lineout before Charlie Beech scored. Gunn-McLean converted to make it 35-19 at the interval.

Action from Ilkley (red) and Hull on Saturday (Image: Peter W. Clark)

Ilkley began the second half well but then lost two lineouts and gave away penalties.

Hull kicked to within five metres of the line, won the lineout and replacement Bureta Faraimo scored. Gunn-McLean’s conversion hit the post.

From the restart, Ilkley won a penalty and Jack Akiono helped create the next opening.

Magee exploited loose Hull defence to score, although the conversion was missed. Ilkley led 40-24 with 30 minutes remaining.

Smith claimed his second try after slick interplay between Magee and Anderson. The conversion was missed, leaving Ilkley 45-24 ahead.

Hull received their first yellow card but responded while down to 14 players. A loose ball was moved wide for winger Tim Minns to score, though the conversion was unsuccessful.

Hull kept attacking and Beech scored his second try from another lineout on the Ilkley five-metre line. The score was 45-34 with 12 minutes left.

Hull’s discipline then damaged their chances.

A second yellow card allowed Anderson to kick a penalty. Magee sealed the win after fielding a clearance, making a 50-metre gain, chipping ahead and winning the race to the ball.

Anderson converted to complete the scoring.

Hull received a third yellow card before the end, while Sheard was also shown one, to his bemusement. Neither incident affected the result.

Ilkley’s attack was sharp throughout, while Hull remained competitive.

The Dalesmen now face resurgent York in two weeks. An away win would provide a boost at this stage of the season.