It’s a huge match on Friday between Hull KR and St Helens.
Reigning Super League champions Hull KR are finally back at home this Friday.
Hull KR will be looking to exploit one of their biggest modern-era advantages – playing at home.
Sewell Group Craven Park has long been one of the toughest away grounds in Super League, and the Robins will host their first domestic match of the year this Friday against St Helens.
St Helens have lost their last five trips to Craven Park, with their most recent away victory coming in a 42-8 win back in March 2022. Since 2023, Hull KR have suffered just eight home defeats, dominating opponents on their own turf.
It has been one of the most chaotic season starts in recent memory, including the World Club Challenge before flying 5,000 miles to Las Vegas. Willie Peters’ side suffered a shock opening night defeat to competition newcomers York Knights but bounced back heroically to be crowned world champions after taking down NRL heavyweights Brisbane Broncos.
After Sin City, the whirlwind continued with back-to-back trips to Huddersfield Giants, where Hull KR finally kick-started their Super League campaign with a 32-6 win. They then reached the Challenge Cup quarter-finals at the Accu Stadium, before travelling to Perpignan just four days later to face Catalans Dragons. A late heartbreak at Stade Gilbert Brutus rounded off a punishing start to the year.
Now back on familiar ground, Hull KR will be determined to build momentum and find their feet in Super League as they aim to defend the League Leaders’ Shield across a long and testing season.
Home will be a welcome sight for the Hull KR players, while 10,000 memberships sold out in no time ahead of the new year. The South Stand is also back for 2026 after high demands in East Hull, with more supporters able to cheer on Rovers at home.
The Good Friday derby against city rivals Hull FC is next in Rivals Round after Paul Rowley’s Saints, followed by a chance to avenge that opening night against York in the Challenge Cup at Craven Park.