It is surely a sign of a good team that they can play poor and win 34-0. That’s what Hull KR did here against Huddersfield Giants.

This was ultimately a very comfortable win for Hull KR, though nobody would have been predicting that after an hour. Rovers were only 4-0 ahead and proving incredibly out of tune against a dogged, albeit limited, Giants side.

The error count between the two teams was atrocious and with the ball, Rovers were not anything lke what they have been.

They ultimately scored 34 points and you can put that down to the fact that eventually, Huddersfield just could not hang with Rovers’ intensity. That’s a script we’ve seen over and over this year, the Robins are patient but they’re also incredibly fit. Teams cannot match them on that front and the points came off the back of that.

Willie Peters decided to rest two key members of his team. Ever-presents Peta Hiku and Sauaso Sue were given a week off, replaced by Arthur Mourgue and Noah Booth, who were both cup-tied last week.

Initially, you could have been forgiven for thinking Rovers were just taking their time to get into the swing of things. Defensively they were dominant in the early stages to earn territory and the opportunities started to come, though they did look a bit off with the ball.

Eventually, the deadlock was broken in the 14th minute. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves found an offload, Tyrone May rocketed a pass out wide and quick hands put Joe Burgess to the line.

It looked like that had burst the dam when Mikey Lewis scored on the next set. However, it was disallowed for an obstruction. After that, this became a painful watch for a good 40 minutes.

Put simply, it was just a really poor game of low quality and high error volume. Both teams were equally culpable, it was just surprising to see Rovers look so messy. There were multiple seven-tackle sets conceded, far too many handling errors to keep count and it was the timing of some of those errors too, shortly after a mistake from the other side, which had presented an opportunity.

Waerea-Hargreaves was sin binned for Rovers midway through the half for a high tackle on Matty English. The Giants prop left the field bloodied and unable to return to the field after an assessment. As a result, Waerea-Hargreaves will be given additional penalty points if he is charged by Match Review Panel in the week.

Huddersfield’s best chance came minutes after, but Jacob Gagai was superbly denied by a collective scramble effort from Rovers. At the other end, Rovers didn’t look like scoring as errors starved them of good ball.

The start of the second half was equally dour. Rovers made more errors than they did complete sets. As it carried on, the Giants were growing in belief that a shock was on the cards.

The only issue for Huddersfield was that they had delved deep into their energy tank and, just like so many other teams have done against Rovers this year, they eventually ran out of steam.

Rovers would eventually run out as comfortable winners. Mikey Lewis had been guilty of more than his fair share of the errors Rovers had produced, but he did orchestrate a crucial score. He slipped through the Giants defence and while his pass for Michella was patted down. From the resulting set, he burrowed over to give Rovers a two-score lead.

From there, the floodgates opened. The Giants caved in. Rovers, rid of the anxiety that had been growing, clicked into gear.

Such was Huddersfield’s fatigue, the tries were relatively simple. Tyrone May had nothing on so ran the ball in, and somehow beat three Huddersfield defenders to touch down.

From the next set, Jez Litten raced through a tiring defence and while Huddersfield recovered, Kelepi Tanginoa cruised to the line on the next play from a Burgess pass.

Jack Brown was a popular scorer on 73 minutes, again, proving too strong as he crashed over from close range.

Burgess finished the scoring, Rovers’ fifth try in 18 minutes, taking a reverse pass from Lewis before dummying Flanagan to score his second of the afternoon. Mourgue converted all of the second-half tries while Rovers secured their fifth ‘nil’ of the season as Huddersfield offered no further threat.

Hull KR: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Noah Booth, Jack Broadbent, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Dean Hadley, Jez Litten, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jai Whitbread, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella. Subs: Sam Luckley, Kelepi Tanginoa, Jack Brown, Bill Leyland.

Tries: Burgess (14, 77), Lewis (59), May (63), Tanginoa (65), Brown (73)
Goals: Mourgue 5/6

Giants: George Flanagan Jnr, Jacob Gagai, Sam Halsall, Taane Milne, Adam Swift, Keiran Rush, Adam Clune, Oliver Wilson, Zac Woolford, Joe Greenwood, Sam Hewitt, Jake Bibby, Leroy Cudjoe. Subs: Harry Rushton, Ashton Golding, Matty English, George King.

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Hello everyone. Are we all ready for another installment of Wembley-heading, Las Vegas-bound Robins? We certainly are!

Hull KR take on Huddersfield Giants tonight looking to regain their position at the top of Super League after Wigan Warriors leapt above them last night with a win over Leigh Leopards. Victory tonight would restore the two-point advantage Willie Peters’ side has built during the opening third of the season.

Tonight they take on Luke Robinson’s Giants who come into this game with confidence after picking up their first win of the season last time out. They defeated Hull FC at Magic Weekend to climb off the bottom of the Super League table.

Rovers won at a canter when the two teams met earlier in the season. Can they do it again? There’s only one way to find out.

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Sam Luckley has likened himself to Michael Bublé but he and Hull KR won’t fall in love with themselves. The Geordie prop is having the time of his life of late.

Not only have his beloved Newcastle United finally won a major trophy but the enigmatic front-row scored at St James’ Park when KR visited a fortnight ago for Magic Weekend. They followed up by winning a Challenge Cup semi-final last Saturday before it was announced on Wednesday that the Super League leaders would be heading to Las Vegas in 2026.

Speaking ahead of today’s visit from strugglers Huddersfield, asked if life can get much better, a surprised Luckley joked: “I thought all my interviewing would be done now with Magic finished.

“I feel a bit like Michael Bublé: defrosted at Christmas and then put away for the rest of the year! But people are still wanting to talk to me. It is class. We’re enjoying what’s happening with the club. There’s been great performances, Magic Weekend, the football – for me – and Wembley coming up.

“Everything’s going great but the challenge with all the noise surrounding the club – and Vegas getting announced this week, too – is you can sort of get lost in it and lose track of what’s actually going on. We spoke about it this week: keeping our heads right and keeping our feet firmly on the ground.”

Having booked a Challenge Cup final date with Warrington on June 7, Leeds Rhinos in Sin City on February 28 and losing just once in Super League all season, Huddersfield would be a classic banana skin scenario for Rovers. But Luckley says there will be no complacency against opponents who finally got their first win of the season at Magic Weekend when beating KR’s city rivals Hull.

The Scotland international, 29, said: “They struggled at the start of the year but have that first win now and are getting plenty of their starting players back now [from injury]. They always cause problems and we’ll prepare for the best Huddersfield team. We’ll give them the best Hull KR, though. We want to keep our momentum going.”

Ex-Salford forward Luckley, under contract at Craven Park until the end of 2027, is certainly giving Willie Peters’ side plenty of momentum given he is arguably in the form of his career. He admitted: “I think I’m in a good place. I’m told late 20s and early 30s is when you come into your own as a prop. But having not made my debut since 23/24 I feel like I’m delayed a bit so it might be 35 when I hit my prime!

“With that, you have to be a bit of a student of the game. It is all coming together nicely, I am really enjoying it, I’ve still got plenty in the tank – and still loads to learn.”

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There’s a well worn manager/head coach trope that is common parlance in pretty much any sport where there’s a league competition to challenge for. You know the one, the old “we’re not looking at the league table” quip.

I don’t ever believe anyone who says that! Even after the opening game fans are looking at where their team sit in the table, so once a season is properly up and running it’s near on impossible to avoid at least having a cursory glance at the league standings. Doing so right now will certainly bring a smile to the face of anyone associated with Hull KR.

The Robins have sat top of the perch since the opening weeks of the campaign and while there’s every chance they start Saturday night’s game at home to Huddersfield Giants dethroned and in second place, the look of the league table could be even better come the end of round 11.

Those last four words are key and should be considered in what follows, given there is still just under two thirds of the regular league season to play over the next four months. However, there’s every possibility Rovers will end the weekend with a two point lead at the top of the table, but perhaps even more important is the fact they could be five points clear of third place.

I say perhaps because some supporters may have the league leaders shield in mind when considering second-placed Wigan Warriors’ game at home to third-placed Leigh Leopards. Others will have the advantage of being five points clear on third and therefore looking very strong for a home berth in the play-offs as the most important, with ultimately returning to the Grand Final and then winning it the priority.

Regardless of your stance, a return of 20 points from 11 games would put Willie Peters’ side in a commanding position at this stage of the season and helps build on the confidence that everyone has worked so hard to foster since those first days of pre-season.

First Rovers need to ensure they win. Hull FC’s surprise defeat to Huddersfield Giants at Magic Weekend proved the west Yorkshire club are not there to be walked over and Rovers will have to approach them with respect and the correct attitude to get the game won.

The Giants will be a different outfit to the one that was easily swept aside 50-4 by the Robins in round six at the John Smith’s Stadium. Adam Clune’s return is massive for the Giants, who could well give a first run out to ex-Rovers man George King after his injury problems. Huddersfield head coach Luke Robinson may still have troops missing, but his side are looking stronger with each week and while massive underdogs, they’ll look to cause an upset at Craven Park.

What offers so much confidence around Rovers is not just that Arthur Mourgue’s return and Noah Booth’s presence give options to aid the club’s own centre/back-row woes at the minute, but mainly that this is a side who have shown week in and week out they have a champions mindset when it comes to finding a way to getting the job done. I see no reason that doesn’t continue this week.

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Hull KR’s pre-season trip to Amsterdam next year is under review after securing a place on the Las Vegas billing in 2026. Rovers’ place in the Sin City spectacle was confirmed earlier this week, taking on Leeds Rhinos at the Allegiant Stadium next February.

However, their trip to Vegas, as well as other contributing factors, has now left the club considering whether another pre-season game on the road is viable next year.

Rovers made inroads in Amsterdam last year, engaging with numerous schools, many that had never heard of rugby league before, while community clubs also benefitted from times spent with the club’s foundation. But a change to the Super League schedule next year, coupled with their Vegas trip and annual pre-season training camp, leaves Rovers in a tricky position when trying to accommodate a return to the Netherlands.

“We’re very conscious that we want it to continue and it is definitely our first choice to do so,” CEO Paul Lakin said when discussing plans for Amsterdam. “What we have to consider is the extra tight calendar for next season because we understand that the season will start two weeks earlier due to the World Cup at the end of 2026 and our winter training camp is an essential element for us in the off season.

“Therefore, coming back and having only a couple of weekends where we need to have a first team friendly and then that leaves only one weekend where we could potentially go to Amsterdam. We could well do that but we’ve just got to think about our scheduling with Vegas being in February also. So it’s still up for consideration. We would like to do it. We’ve just got to consider the impact of such a busy schedule”

Another factor is the financial demands on supporters wanting to support the club’s ventures, with two overseas trips naturally coming at a cost to fans.

“We’ve got to take into account. January is generally a month where people are cash-strapped after Christmas so we’ve just got to factor in all of these things,” added Lakin. “We’re conscious that it was a big success last year, very conscious that our foundation spent weeks in the schools before the event and we don’t want to drop that. But we’ve got to balance that off with all the other things we’ve just discussed.”

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New Hull KR signing Jumah Sambou has been ruled out for the rest of the season – with a serious injury confirmed.

The outside back will join the Robins next season on a three-year deal, as first revealed by All Out Rugby League. However, the 23-year-old will do so after a lengthy rehabilitation process following surgery to correct a gruesome hamstring tear.

Scans have revealed a serious tear to the muscle, with two-thirds of the tendons coming off the bone. The injury occurred during last week’s Championship game against Toulouse Olympique.

Oldham head coach Sean Long aired his thoughts on the ‘horrific’ tackle that has sidelined Sambou, with the former St Helens young gun, who has scored 10 tries in 10 games for the Roughyeds, now set for a lengthy spell in the treatment room.

“It’s a shame for Jumah, and I am absolutely devastated for him,” Long said of the player’s injury. He’s come back from that suspension, and now he is going to miss the rest of the season.

“It was a horrific tackle. I feel for Jumah with what he is going through at the moment, and I just hope the lads get behind him and the staff will look after him in what is hopefully a speedy recovery.”

Sambou’s latest blow is the second long-term setback of his young career. He missed the majority of last season with an ACL injury but started the 2025 season in good form before his suspension – a form that made the Robins make a move for the talented youngster. Long, meanwhile, believes the experience of that injury will help the player in his latest challenge.

“He has had a couple of injuries before but has come back stronger,” Long continued. “He has been in this situation before, and we will do everything right to get him back on the field. We will rally around him and make sure he is happy.”

Sambou is the second Oldham player to be ruled out for the season after fellow centre Iain Thornley suffered an ACL injury. Jordan Turner is also out with a knee issue.

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Willie Peters has praised Jai Whitbread for his latest versatility after his fresh stint in the back-row, while also confirming that Oliver Gildart will be sidelined for the next four months due to injury.

The 28-year-old centre, who had been enjoying a superb season, recently underwent surgery after suffering a meniscal blow during Magic Weekend’s win over Salford Red Devils. As a result, he is set to miss a significant portion of the campaign.

Gildart’s absence saw James Batchelor slot into the centres, where he scored twice as Hull KR secured their place in the Challenge Cup final over Catalans Dragons. With Noah Booth and Arthur Mourgue cup-tied, Jack Broadbent also impressed again at full-back, bagging two tries at York’s LNER Community Stadium.

The reshuffle extended to the forward pack as well, with usual interchange prop Whitbread featuring in the back-row. Papua New Guinea international Rhyse Martin is currently sidelined until the end of June.

“I thought he played well,” Peters said of Whitbread.

“In terms of our depth, we had Batchelor out at one stage, and obviously Rhyse. We had to manufacture a back-rower and tried a couple of different options.

“We did it with Matty Storton last year, and he became a really key member of our team. He wasn’t known as a back-rower. Jai has similar qualities to Matty – whenever he’s on the field, he gives his all.

“He’s willing to learn, to adapt, and most importantly, he’ll play wherever the team needs him. You want characters like that. Matty had that mindset last year, and Jai’s showing it this year.”

That same adaptability may be required again in three weeks’ time, when Hull KR face Warrington Wolves at Wembley in the Challenge Cup final.

“With the cup, because we’ve got players cup-tied, we’ll need to make some changes,” Peters added. “We need depth – players who not only fill in, but take on a role. I thought Jai did that on the weekend.”

On the loss of Gildart – who has scored six tries and set up five more in Super League, arguably his best form for Hull KR – Peters commented: “It’s a massive blow for him and the team. He’s had surgery and now faces a long recovery.

“We’re looking at a four-month timeline. He’s only just had the operation, so everything’s still fresh for him. It has all happened quite quickly. Right now, his overall wellbeing is what matters most. We’ll support him, just like we always do.”

Hull KR return to Super League action on Saturday with a home tie against Huddersfield Giants, who recently picked up their first win of the campaign at Newcastle’s St James’ Park over Hull FC.

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Willie Peters has admitted he would one day like to coach in the NRL, following speculation linking him to the competition’s newest franchise, the Perth Bears. However, the Hull KR head coach remains focused on his current role, having just guided his team to a third major final in as many years.

The Australian was recently floated as a surprise candidate to lead the NRL’s incoming expansion team, set to join the competition in 2027. NRL journalist David Riccio suggested Peters is well-suited to a head coaching role back in his home country.

“There’s a smokey, and I think it’s Willie Peters. He has the stocks and the goods to be an NRL coach,” Riccio said on the Vossy and Brandy Breakfast Show.

Other Super League names reportedly under consideration include Brad Arthur and Sam Burgess, with the former out of contract at Leeds Rhinos at the end of 2025.

Speaking at his weekly press conference, Peters acknowledged his long-term ambition to coach in the NRL, while reaffirming his commitment to Hull KR, where he is contracted until the end of 2028.

“It’s out of my control,” Peters responded after being asked about the speculation. “I’ve always said at some stage, if an opportunity comes up, then I’d like to coach in the NRL.

“But my focus is on what I’m doing now, and making sure we’re getting ready for the Challenge Cup final in three weeks time but more importantly, a game on Saturday. That’s the most important thing to me.

“Like I say, at some stage, if an opportunity comes up, I’d certainly look at it. It’s something that I’d love to do, and people internally know that. But my focus is on what I’m doing now.”

The Rovers will take on Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup final on Saturday, June 7, with Peters aiming to end the club’s trophy-drought.

He added: “We’ve got an opportunity to win something. That’s our goal. Nothing’s changed in that regard.”

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Hull KR have made a habit of getting their transfer dealings done early in recent years, this cycle has been no different. We’re only nicely settled into May but already, Rovers have completed a number of deals and even got some players earlier than expected.

Noah Booth and Arthur Mourgue, both 2026 targets, have arrived at the club earlier than expected. Beyond that, they have already announced the signings of Tom Amone and Jumah Sambou for next year, while Connor Wynne is also expected to join the club next year.

That leaves the Robins already well down the track with plans for next year, with very little movement expected here on out.

Of course, there is one significant piece of the puzzle that still needs to be locked in and that’s at halfback. Tyrone May is off-contract at the end of the season and his future is still unclear. While Rovers aren’t completely ruling out an extended stay at the club, they are pursuing external options too and among them is Lachlan Lam, a player they have made enquiries about with the Leigh Leopards halfback off-contract at the end of the season.

There are other options on the market, such as Chad Townsend and Kieran Foran. But for now, Rovers are looking at younger halfbacks who can fill any void left by May and with Lam only 27, he is seen as a better fit from that perspective.

Rovers still have their ears to the ground on other options though. The NRL market tends to pick up at this time of year and that could result in more options becoming available that could be of interest to the Robins. For now, they are working through May’s future and potential interest from Lam’s side.

Beyond that, it’s unlikely that Rovers will do any further significant business.

With a lot of the club’s younger players off-contract at the end of the season, they are still looking at the under 23s market for any potential recruits. Rovers have dipped into that market a lot in recent times with Eribe Doro, Bill Leyland, Ajahni Wallace, Jack Broadbent, Leon Ruan, Jack Brown and Noah Booth all falling into that category when signed previously. Sambou is another signed young while Wynne is only 24.

For Rovers, it’s a strategic plan that hinges around player development. While the club has openly identified the need to start producing more of their own homegrown players, signing players young helps to plug that shortcoming from a salary cap perspective and having a young batch of players in the squad gives time to the club’s next group of rising youngsters.

At youth level, Rovers’ Academy side is showing real promise and there is hope that a number of those players will work up the pathway and into first team, with results over the last 12 months showcasing their potential.

In summary, Rovers’ recruitment work for 2026 is largely done, with key players retained and many players already signed. Once the halfback situation is sorted, they could well be done, unless a young option emerges.

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Hull KR star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves hasn’t played at Wembley since breaking English hearts 12 years ago.

But the iconic prop, part of the New Zealand side who stunned England in an epic 2013 World Cup semi-final, is heading back there with the rampant Robins.

He helped the Super League leaders defeat Catalans 36-12 in Saturday’s Challenge Cup semi-final.

That set up a Wembley date against Warrington – who edged Leigh in their semi-final – on June 7.

And memories of his last Wembley visit, when Kiwi team-mate Shaun Johnson weaved through with just 21 seconds remaining for a converted try to snatch a famous 20-18 victory, are a little sketchy.

Waerea-Hargreaves, 36, said: “I was actually on the touchline concussed.

“But it was some brilliance there by Shaun that won it.

“I sort of remember it as I left the game early on and didn’t come back on – that was one tough game.

“But [England captain] Kevin Sinfield rushed him and he went on his left foot step, stepped past Kevin and went over.

“It doesn’t matter how you get the win, as long as you’re there. You win one point, 10 points, 30 points, you’ll take it and we’re there to win.

“It’ll be some occasion. It’s exciting. It’s why you work so hard.”

Waerea-Hargreaves retires at the end of the season – his first campaign in Super League since joining from Sydney Roosters.

And there’d be no better way to bow out than helping KR win their first major trophy in 40 years.

He said: “I woke up on Saturday morning to my son singing ‘Red, Red Robin’, which is kind of cool.

“What this club means has definitely sunk into my family.

“The support we get each week, whether it’s home or away, can definitely be felt.

“And going for that trophy is a great challenge. It’s why I came here, to challenge myself but to be honest, I don’t think about me.

“I care about the team. I care about the club. I’m here to do a job, and that’s to perform and turn up every day with the right attitude.”

And does Waerea-Hargreaves, who won three NRL Grand Finals in his decorated career, see a side who are ready to finally make that last, crucial step after falling just short in last year’s Grand Final and the 2023 Challenge Cup final?

He said: “I see a really motivated squad. There have been a few conversations this year. I’ve noticed how motivated they are since day one in November.

“This club has been nothing but great since I came here so the least I can do is get out there and try perform as hard as I can.

“We’ve still got three games to play before then [Wembley]. We’ll try to keep as healthy and fit as possible and look forward to an amazing experience.”

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