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Article: Rugby Union: Airlie Birds can edge the rumble by the Humber; SUPER LEAGUE: HULL FC v HULL KR.(Sports)
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- The Racing Post (London, England)
- Article date:
- April 9, 2007
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Byline: By Alex Hilton
A LOT of water has passed under the Humber Bridge since the last time Hull FC and Hull KR stood toe-to-toe in rugby league's top flight, but that will be of little concern when they meet in today's Bank Holiday blockbuster at the KC Stadium this lunchtime.
It was 1997 when Hull KR edged out Hull 24-22 in the old First Division, but today's clash will mark a new chapter in the illustrious history of the fixture spanning 198 fiercely-fought contests.
A 23,000 sell-out crowd will pack into the KC in anticipation of a typical ...