Hull KR 19 - 18 Castleford Tigers
In light of recent results, many anticipated a convincing victory for The Robins against the Castleford Tigers at Craven Park, with predictions suggesting a margin as high as 40 points. However, it appeared that the pre-match build up and external noise may have affected the team, as KR fell short of the performances they exhibited at last season. Conversely, had the Tigers demonstrated this level of play less than a week ago, they would likely have secured a place in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup. Danny McGuire has shown his ability to rally his team following disappointment, and his players have proven they can compete with one of the Super League's frontrunners. This performance will undoubtedly foster belief and optimism at the Jungle.
The Castleford Tigers had the opportunity to secure a victory in this match, as they demonstrated superior performance throughout the evening. However, Robins fans should not be overly troubled; to achieve championship success, it is often necessary to earn two points even when not performing at their best, and ultimately, that is what the historical records will reflect. Let us revisit the highlights of the game:
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The Coaches Assessment
Willie Peters
Danny McGuire
The Final Word
The Castleford Tigers deserve abundant praise for their valiant efforts throughout this fiercely contested match. If they maintain this momentum, they might just defy the odds and avoid finishing at the bottom after all. For Hull KR, this serves as the crucial wake-up call they required; to surpass last year's Grand Final appearance, they must earn it. Willie Peters may find solace in the drama of Friday night, as it could remind any of his stars who might feel prematurely triumphant that the journey has only just begun—after all, the eggs have yet to hatch!
The Gladiators who took the Field
Hull KR
1 Niall Evalds
2 Tom Davies
3 Peta Hiku
4 Oliver Gildart
5 Joe Burgess
6 Mikey Lewis
7 Tyrone May
8 Sauaso Sue
14 Michael McIlorum
10 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
11 Rhyse Martin
12 James Batchelor
13 Elliot Minchella
Interchange
9 Jez Litten
11 Dean Hadley
16 Jai Whitbread
20 Kelepi Tanginoa
Try Scorers: Burgess (14, 63, 70), Hiku (38)
Tale of the Boot: Martin 1/4
Drop Goals: Lewis (83)
Castleford Tigers
23 Fletcher Rooney
24 Josh Simm
4 Sam Wood
3 Zac Cini
5 Innes Senior
6 Daejarn Asi
1 Tex Hoy
13 Joe Westerman
14 Judah Rimbu
10 George Lawler
11 Jeremiah Simbiken
18 Josh Hodson
9 Liam Horne
Interchange:
15 George Griffin
20 Muizz Mustapha
21 Sylvester Namo
36 Ben Davies (D)
Try Scorers: Simm (22), Rooney (28), Cini (73)
Tale of the Boot: Hoy 3/5
HOW IT WENT DOWN:4-0, 4-4, 4-10, 4-12, 8-12; 14-12, 18-12, 18-18; 19-18
Man of the Match - The Super League Raw Trophy
3pts - Joe Burgess
2pts - Liam Horne
1pt - Jeremiah Simbiken
Super League Raw Members Man of the Match
Joe Burgess
Key Performance Indicators:
Most Tackles – Rhyse Martin - 50
Top Tackle Busts – Joe Burgess - 6
Most Carries – Innes Senior - 21
Most Metres – Innes Senior - 132
Hard Metre Maker – Sauaso Sue - 122
Most Clean Breaks – Joe Burgess - 4
Most Offloads – Tevita Pangai Jr - 5
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