Hull FC and Hull KR have confirmed that the Clive Sullivan Trophy will be awarded to the winners of tomorrow’s Derby Day fixture.
The Black & Whites take on the Robins at the MKM Stadium in the biggest clash between the sides for a decade as both battle hard for a spot in the Betfred Super League play-offs having reached the business end of the season.
An electric atmosphere is expected at the MKM Stadium in what is set to be the biggest event in the city this summer, and the biggest since the start of the pandemic!
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It’s the first time the sides have met during the 2021 campaign, with the clubs confirming that the winner of tomorrow’s match will be declared the winners of the Clive Sullivan Trophy.
Each season sees the two rivals battle it out for the Clive Sullivan Trophy, in memory of the Rugby League icon who made over 550 combined appearances for the two clubs between 1961 and 1985.
The first black person to captain any major British sports team, Sullivan is regarded as a hero on both sides of the city for his efforts in the game. To find out more about his story – click here
In usual circumstances, with Hull and Rovers typically facing each other either two or three times a season, the trophy would be awarded to the side who wins the most games (over three games), or on aggregate score (over two games).
However, with the sides now only guaranteed one Derby fixture, the trophy will be awarded to the winner of tomorrow’s match.
Hull FC are currently the holders of the Clive Sullivan Trophy having beaten the Robins twice in 2020.
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