Derby clash marred by trouble

With only the Hull players remaining on the field after their 30-20 win, Hull fans entered the pitch which prompted home fans to do the same - and, despite the best attempts of the police and stewards, the two sets of fans clashed and there were reports Hull centre Kirk Yeaman may have been attacked during the disturbances.

"Clearly both clubs are very disappointed," said Rovers chief executive Paul Lakin. "Both clubs will be holding a full investigation into any incidents evolving from the fans running on to the pitch. We'll be working together and in the case of any perpetrators that are found on camera and identified, both clubs will ban the relevant fans from their own grounds."

Hull chief James Rule said: "I'm very disappointed in the scenes at the end and obviously we need to complete our investigations and see what the outcomes are.

"We were very proud of the fact that the first derby at the KC (stadium) went without a problem. Predominantly I think the fans' intention on both sides was just to celebrate the event but it's unacceptable in the modern era to be trying to get onto a pitch and I would echo Paul's sentiments.

"There was one incident that I saw and we'll be looking to identify them and we'll ban them from the KC Stadium for life. I would expect Paul would do the same here, because in the modern game that's unacceptable and takes the gloss off another great derby."

Rule added he "wouldn't like to comment at this stage" as to whether or not Great Britain centre Yeaman was attacked.

He added: "There's been an allegation that it is possibly the case but I haven't spoken to the player in question yet. It would be easy for both of us (he and Lakin) to make knee-jerk comments and then regret it."