RUBEN SELLES admitted his Hull City team lacked a clinical edge at Deepdale – but was still pleased with their overall performance in defeat to Preston North End.
Leeds Rhinos 18 Wakefield Trinity 16 There was plenty of encouragement for both coaches as Leeds Rhinos edged out Wakefield Trinity in their annual Boxing Day pre-season opener.
SHEFFIELD STEELERS’ recorded their second four-game losing streak as they lost further ground on their rivals in the Elite League title race with defeat at home to Nottingham Panthers.
Danny Rohl hailed the "outstanding" self-belief in his Sheffield Wednesday squad as they continued their good form away from despite Middlesbrough taking a 3-0 headstart at the Riverside.