Our player ratings after Hull KR’s 26-20 defeat to Catalans Dragons.
Joe Burgess scored his third try of the Super League season in Hull KR’s defeat to Catalans Dragons.
Hull KR suffered late heartbreak in Perpignan as Catalans Dragons scored last-minute to secure a 26-20 victory, after the Robins mounted a spirited second half comeback after finding themselves 20-6 down at Stade Gilbert Brutus.
Here are our player ratings.
Jack Broadbent – 4: A moment of brilliance followed by a moment he’ll want to forget. The full-back sliced through Catalans late on in what would have provided crucial drop-goal territory at 20-20. However, his loose offload was collected by the Dragons, who scored a few plays later.
Tom Davies – 5: The winger does the tough stuff, but hardly had a chance in Perpignan to add his third try of the season.
Peta Hiku – 5: A handful of strong runs, but he’ll be disappointed after being beaten by Zac Lipowicz for the Catalans back-rower’s second try.
Oliver Gildart – 6: Slick hands to set his winger free to start Hull KR’s fight from behind, before breaking away and finding Litten in support which led to a penalty goal for a high shot on the hooker to make it 20-20.
Joe Burgess – 6: Took his try well – his third of the season – after beating Catalans full-back Charlie Staines on the outside with a break. Started the comeback, but Catalans scored late to secure their third win of the season.
Mikey Lewis – 5: Converted four from four in the absence of Rhyse Martin.
Tyrone May – 7: Good footwork to avoid Romain Navarrete to score the game’s first after nine minutes, on his 100th Super League appearance. He was no match for a charging Chris Satae in the lead-up to Catalans’ second try, but a slick grubber kick to assist Amone to keep Hull KR alive in the game.
Sauaso Sue – 5: 5: An opening 18 minute stint with the game balanced.
Jez Litten: 6: A couple of nice moments, and won a penalty that Lewis converted to make it 20-20.
Dean Hadley – 6: An absolute workhorse in defence, but Satae got through him and May in the lead-up to Catalans’ second.
Tom Whitehead: 5: Another decent outing for the off-season signing, starting in the absence of Rhyse Martin. He’ll want his hands on the ball more, though.
James Batchelor: 5: Plenty of tough work, but didn’t seem to have too many opportunities in attack.
Elliot Minchella – 6: A lot of defensive work before being replaced by Whitbread – but he’ll be disappointed after biting in on Alrix Da Costa, with the Catalans hooker assisting Romain Navarrete to score for 20-6.
Tom Amone – 7: Immediately added a punch from the bench with a strong first carry and offload. Had loads of time to collect a delicate kick from May and score Hull KR’s third to make it 20-18.
Sam Luckley – 5: On early in the second half and did a decent job.
Jai Whitbread – 5: Another to do his job from the bench, but didn’t add much-needed spark.
Bill Leyland – 5: On in the second half and immediately made a threatening run, but only a short stint in Perpignan.