Hull KR have confirmed three changes to their squad for the Challenge Cup final dress rehearsal with Warrington Wolves. Two important points are on the line in Super League Round 12, with Willie Peters’ side looking to maintain their form at the top of the table.
Peta Hiku and Sauaso Sue return after a week off, spectators as Hull KR defeated Huddersfield Giants 34-0 the week prior. The pair replace Noah Booth and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, with the latter copping a two-match ban from the match review panel on Monday. The Kiwi veteran received a grade D head contact charge, but will be back available for the Wembley showdown on Saturday, June 7.
Challenge Cup 2025 special
Our Challenge Cup 2025 special newspaper is the perfect accompaniment to this year’s big game. Packed full of exclusive interviews with representatives of both Hull KR and Warrington Wolves, we also have features with cup heroes of the past such as Sean Long, Andy Gregory, Martin Offiah and Mal Reily.
We profile Lance Todd, the man little is known about who gives his name to the man of the match award. There’s a look at forgotten cup final venues, ranking the best finals, the best 13 of Lance Todd winners, plus a preview of the 1895 Cup final, women’s Challenge Cup final and Year 7 boys final.
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Meanwhile, Danny Richardson has been named on the bench in replacement of Bill Leyland. Richardson, 28, has not featured for Rovers since their Challenge Cup 40-0 fourth round victory over Oldham in March.
22-year-old Leyland picked up an ankle issue on the half-time hooter against Huddersfield, and was helped down the tunnel. He however recovered to return for the final five minutes of the contest, but will not take part this evening.
Tonight marks 100 Super League career appearances for reigning Man of Steel Mikey Lewis.
Eribe Doro has been named as 18th man.
Meanwhile, Warrington Wolves are without veteran duo Marc Sneyd and Sam Powell. Oli Leyland partners Stefan Ratchford in the halves.
Warrington Wolves squad to take on Hull KR: Matt Dufty, Josh Thewlis, Rodrick Tai, Connor Wrench, Arron Lindop, Stefan Ratchford, Oli Leyland, Luke Yates, Jordy Crowther, Joe Philbin, Adam Holroyd, Dan Russell, Ben Currie. Bench: James Harrison, Max Wood, Tom Whitehead, Ben Hartill.
Hull KR squad to take on Warrington Wolves: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Jack Broadbent, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Dean Hadley, Jai Whitbread, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella Bench: Sam Luckley, Danny Richardson, Kelepi Tanginoa, Jack Brown.