Jake Arthur's drop goal lifts Hull FC past Catalans Dragons
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Jake Arthur scored a decisive drop goal in the final five minutes, securing Hull FC a comeback victory over Catalans Dragons at Stade Gilbert Brutus on August 22, 2026. Hull FC initially took a 14-0 lead through tries from Logan Moy and Lewis Martin, but Catalans mounted a comeback with four tries, putting them ahead. However, Hull leveled the game with efforts from Harvie Hill and Aidan Sezer before Arthur's late drop goal clinched the win. This marks only Hull's second victory in their last ten Super League matches.
- •Hull FC wins 27-26 against Catalans Dragons
- •Catalans scored four tries to take the lead
- •Hull leveled with two late tries
- •Jake Arthur's drop goal secured the victory
- •Stade Gilbert Brutus hosted the match
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Arthur drop goal gives Hull FC win over Catalans
- 9:17 PMBBC Sport — Arthur drop goal gives Hull FC win over Catalans
"Jake Arthur scores a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic comeback win over former coach John Cartwright and Catalans Dragons.
"Jake Arthur scores a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic comeback win over former coach John Cartwright and Catalans Dragons.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:32 PMArthur drop goal gives Hull FC win over Catalans
Jake Arthur scores a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic comeback win over former coach John Cartwright and Catalans Dragons.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 9:17 PMArthur drop goal gives Hull FC win over Catalans
Jake Arthur scores a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic comeback win over former coach John Cartwright and Catalans Dragons.
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