Hull KR 42 - 0 Salford Red Devils
During a weekend when Rugby League is prominently showcased in Las Vegas to attract interest and funding for the sport, last night's match at Craven Park presented a stark contrast. One team delivered a professional performance, propelling them to the top of the Super League, while the other team faltered, conceding a free opportunity to their opponents.
There is little more to add; let us revisit the tries from the match:
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The Coaches Assessment
Willie Peters
Paul Rowley
We are certainly in the trenches so to speak. It was an awful performance and there was a big victim mentality from us as a team. The foundation for any game has to start with your defence and I thought we were very fragile in defence, and I’m putting that mildly. We have got a lot of fixing up to do, you’ve got to start by defending tough and bending your back. I thought we were pathetic in that today
The Final Word
Hull KR demonstrated remarkable adaptability and resilience in the face of injuries to Niall Evalds and Rhyse Martin, successfully maintaining their focus to secure a valuable two points. Danny Richardson's kicking game was once again exemplary, reminiscent of his performance in the Huddersfield versus Warrington Wolves match in Round 1. Willie Peters, encouraged by the news of Mikey Lewis's return in March, will undoubtedly be pleased with his team's commitment, application, and overall performance.
The Salford Red Devils find themselves in tumultuous circumstances, akin to a ship adrift without a rudder. If they were aboard the Titanic, it is unlikely fhat this band would have continued playing amidst such chaos. Paul Rowley did not mince words at full-time, a sentiment that resonates, given his strong rapport with the players.
Amidst rumors of delayed player wages, such issues cannot be used as an excuse for the subpar performance exhibited by the Red Devils last night. Super League Raw would expect their wages to be paid, as they have been throughout the winter, albeit with some delays.
We hope that the players can rally and deliver a strong performance next week against the Castleford Tigers. If not, tensions may escalate among the fanbase, and one cannot blame them considering the challenges they have faced.
The Gladiators who took the Field
Hull KR
1 Niall Evalds
2 Tom Davies
18 Jack Broadbent
4 Oliver Gildart
5 Joe Burgess
3 Peta Hiku
19 Danny Richardson
8 Sauaso Sue
14 Michael McIlorum
10 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
17 Rhyse Martin
12 James Batchelor
13 Elliot Minchella
Interchange
9 Jez Litten
11 Dean Hadley
16 Jai Whitbread
20 Kelepi Tanginoa
18th man
15 Sam Luckley
Try Scorer: Tanginoa (3), Gildart (8), Davies (12), Broadbent (45), Whitbread (51, 60), Litten (71)
Tale of the Boot: Martin 1/2 Richardson 6/7
Salford Red Devils
1 Ryan Brierley
3 Nene Macdonald
17 Esan Marsters
4 Tim Lafai
5 Deon Cross
6 Jayden Nikorima
7 Marc Sneyd
8 Brad Singleton
14 Chris Atkin
18 Jack Ormondroyd
15 Shane Wright
12 Kallum Watkins
10 Chris Hill
Interchange
19 Justin Sangaré
20 Joe Bullock
23 Chris Hankinson
30 Tiaki Chan
Try Scorers: Not in this game!
Tale of the Boot: Didn't take them!
Naughty Boys: Nikorima (2) Hill (66)
HOW IT WENT DOWN: 6-0, 10-0, 16-0, 18-0, 20-0; 26-0, 30-0, 36-0, 42-0
Man of the Match - The Super League Raw Trophy
3pts - Jez Litten
2pts - Jack Broadbent
1pt - Jai Whitbread
Half-time: 20-0
Referee: Aaron Moore
Attendance: 10,515
Key Performance Indicators:
Most Tackles – Kallum Watkins & Chris Atkin - 38
Top Tackle Busts –Jai Whitbread, Jack Broadbent, Deon Cross, Tim Lafai, & Esan Marsters - 4
Most Carries – Jared Waerea-Hargreaves - 20
Most Metres/Hard Metres - Jessie Sue - 137
Most Clean Breaks – Jai Whitbread - 2
Most Offloads - Ryan Brierley - 2
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