By MARK GARRETT

Harrogate................35
Hull Ionians............23
HARROGATE secured five much-needed points to keep them in the fight to avoid relegation as they emerged victorious over Hull.
The home side ultimately secured a 35-23 win, but the visitors pushed them to the limit in a fierce affair.
Harrogate made a blistering start, drawing first blood in the 11th minute. A well-executed attack saw Gilmartin cross the whitewash, and Mac-nab added the extras. However, Hull Ionians responded swiftly. Minikin capitalised on a defensive lapse to score a try, which he converted. ...