Hull KR’s red-hot form continues with dominant run of results.
Hull KR have won their last five in all competitions.
Five wins on the bounce in all competitions have sent Hull KR’s confidence soaring as they prepare to face a reshuffled Castleford Tigers side in Super League.
After a drama-filled start to the season, the Robins have rediscovered their winning rhythm in ruthless fashion, climbing to fifth in the table ahead of Round 10.
Willie Peters’ side are in red-hot try-scoring form, highlighted by Mikey Lewis’ standout four-try display in the recent 48-12 demolition of Bradford Bulls, a performance that also brought up a major personal milestone as the livewire half-back scored his 100th career try.
That came on the back of Super League wins over Toulouse Olympique, Hull FC and St Helens, as well as a Challenge Cup quarter-final victory over York Knights to book a place in the semi-finals.
Hull KR have averaged 43 points per game during their winning run, while conceding just seven on average – a clear sign of their newfound balance and defensive steel.
Their consistency has not gone unnoticed inside the four walls at Sewell Group Craven Park, with forward Jai Whitbread praising the turnaround.
“We’re definitely pleased with the results that we’ve had over the last five weeks, and we’re taking confidence from each week and each win,” said Whitbread.
“We’re trying to put the start of the season in the past, and focus on what we can control. At the minute, we’ve been winning and putting decent performances together. As a group, we’re happy that we’ve turned it around a bit.”
Castleford are set to field a reshuffled side for tonight’s clash, but Rovers are still expecting a fierce encounter against the Tigers.
Ryan Carr has lost George Lawler to suspension, while Liam Hood has suffered a long-term neck injury and George Hirst misses out due to a head knock.
However, they have added Tyler Dupree and Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e on permanent deals from Wigan and Catalans respectively. They have also agreed short-term loan deals for Tom Nicholson-Watton and Brad Dwyer from Leeds and Salford.
Castleford head into the match with just three wins, although that includes a shock victory at the Brick Community Stadium over Wigan.
“A couple of weeks ago, they turned over Wigan at their place – and we’re expecting the best version of them,” Whitbread said.
“We know that they’ve got strike all over, big bodies and they’re a bit off the cuff. We’re not going to take them lightly, and we’re expecting the best Castleford side to come to us.”