The 30-year-old Idowu soared past Evora's mark of 17.55 with his third-round jump, despite taking off well short of the board.

BBC: Idowu wins Britain's second gold

May's best jump came in the third round, although she led from the opening round.

BBC: May's leap is just enough

The Bulls can now jump to fourth place in the final round of matches - but they must win at Castleford and hope Warrington slip up against Huddersfield.

BBC: Bradford 42-18 Hull KR