Hull KR v Saints

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Hull KR beat Saints 12-8 at Sewell Group Craven Park, bringing an end to the Red V’s four-game winning run…

First Half

Both sides went set for set early on, but eight minutes in Rhyse Martin was shown yellow for a high shot on Morgan Knowles. The Saints forward went off for a HIA, but didn’t return to the game after failing it.

The following set, Saints had the first real chance. On the last tackle the visitors kicked high towards the middle of the field and the ball bounced into the arms of George Delaney, who replaced Knowles, but he was tackled short of the line.

Saints were then reduced to twelve 23 minutes into the game. Delaney caught Eribe Doro high as he fell into a tackle and the referee sent him for ten minutes in the sin bin.

We had our first trip to the video referee 28 minutes in. Hull KR spent a set on the Saints line which ended with Tyrone May throwing a cut-out pass to Martin who tried to burrow his way over from close range but Jonny Lomax did well to hold him up short of the line.

On the last tackle in the same set, Hull KR kept the ball alive. Jack Broadbent received it and cut inside from the left edge trying to kick ahead but some good scrambling defence saw Matt Whitley come away with the ball.

With the Robins’ next set, we had another trip to the video referee. On the last tackle, the hosts kicked high, The ball was contested by Mark Percival and James Batchelor, the latter regathered it after the contest before dropping the ball short of the line under pressure from his brother, Joe.

Hull KR were awarded a penalty 32 minutes in after a supposed late hit by Batchelor on Lewis after a Captain’s Challenge from the hosts. The Robins opted for two points which Martin converted to give them a 2-0 lead.

With less than two minutes of the half to go, Saints had a chance to level the scores. Daryl Clark spotted a gap from dummy half and exploited it. He tried to get a kick play the ball but the hosts knocked the ball loose and Chris Kendall gave Saints a penalty. Percival stepped up and converted, 2-2 we were tied at the break in East Yorkshire.

Second Half

Four minutes into the second half, the Robins had another opportunity to add two points. Lewis chipped and chased his own kick but was obstructed by Batchelor. The hosts opted for two points and Martin again converted, 4-2 Hull KR led.

Soon after we had a third trip to the video referee. A high kick by Lewis deflected back into the hosts hands. Peta Hiku broke down the wing before Tom Davies scored in the corner. The on-field verdict was no try and that was upheld, as the New Zealand international had stepped into touch.

The hosts had another penalty 55 minutes in, as Daryl Clark was judged to have stolen the ball from Martin. Again, the hosts opted for two points and Martin converted, 6-2 Hull KR led.

Three minutes later, the Robins had another penalty in a kickable position after Delaney stopped a quick play the ball from Lewis following a break. Martin added another simple two points, his fourth penalty of the night, 8-2.

It took 67 minutes for the first try of the evening. Lewis kicked a 40/20 which gave the hosts good field position. They moved it through the hands from right to left and it was the Hull KR number six who threw a cut-out pass to Joe Burgess who scored in the corner. Martin missed his first kick of the evening, 12-2 Hull KR led.

With a little over four minutes to go, we had another trip to the video referee, this time for the visitors. Welsby put in a low kick to the left corner, Deon Cross challenged Davies for the ball and grounded it, the on-field verdict of try quickly agreed with. Percival nailed the left touchline conversion, 12-8 Saints trailed.

The visitors tried to level the scores. George Whitby kicked high on the last tackle which forced Arthur Mourgue to concede a dropout. The shot clock ran out though before the game could be restarted and the full time siren sounded. 12-8 Saints were beaten by Hull KR at Sewell Group Craven Park.

Match Summary

Hull KR Team: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Jack Broadbent, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Dean Hadley, Jez Litten, Jai Whitbread, James Batchelor, Rhyse Martin, Elliot Minchella.

Interchanges: Sam Luckley, Kelepi Tanginoa, Eribe Doro, Bill Leyland.

18th Man: Jack Brown.

Tries: Joe Burgess (67)

Conversions: Rhyse Martin (0 from 1)

Penalties: Rhyse Martin (4 from 4)

Sin Bin: Rhyse Martin (8)

Saints Team: Jack Welsby, Tristan Sailor, Harry Robertson, Mark Percival, Deon Cross, Jonny Lomax, Moses Mbye, Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, Matty Lees, Curtis Sironen, Matt Whitley, Morgan Knowles.

Interchanges: Joe Batchelor, Agnatius Paasi, George Delaney, Jake Burns.

18th Man: George Whitby.

Tries: Deon Cross (76)

Conversions: Mark Percival (1 from 1)

Penalties: Mark Percival (1 from 1)

Sin Bin: George Delaney (23)

HT: 2-2

FT: 12-8

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Saints Line up

1	Jack Welsby
6	Tristan Sailor
3	Harry Robertson
4	Mark Percival
5	Deon Cross
7	Jonny Lomax
14	Moses Mbye
8	Alex Walmsley
9	Daryl Clark
10	Matty Lees
11	Curtis Sironen
16	Matt Whitley
13	Morgan Knowles
12	Joe Batchelor
19	Agnatius Paasi
15	George Delaney
23	Jake Burns

Hull KR Line up

35	Arthur Mourgue
2	Tom Davies
3	Peta Hiku
18	Jack Broadbent
5	Joe Burgess
6	Mikey Lewis
7	Tyrone May
11	Dean Hadley
9	Jez Litten
16	Jai Whitbread
12	James Batchelor
17	Rhyse Martin
13	Elliot Minchella
15	Sam Luckley
20	Kelepi Tanginoa
24	Eribe Doro
25	Bill Leyland

Last updated 29 Aug 25 22:04:08

⏹️ The Saints lose to Hull KR in Round 24 at Sewell Group Craven Park

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80'

Whitby puts up a spiral bomb, Mourgue knocks it out for a GLDO, but there’s 20 second left.

The clock ticks down, and the Robins win.

79'

KR looking to close this one out.

Sailor catches a kick by his own 20m line.

78'

We push on the right edge, kicking high but Mourgue fields it well.

77'

Goal

Mark Percival for Saints

Percival wastes no time with the conversion, and nails it from the touchline.

76'

Try

Deon Cross for Saints

DEON.

Whitby places a smart kick into the left corner and Cross gets there with a hand.

🔴⚪ 12-6 😇😇

75'

Saints get a six again after a KR hand touched the ball.

We’re in their half, looking for a late fight back.

74'

The Robins contest a knock on call with a Captain’s Challenge.

It is unsuccessful.

🔴⚪ 12-2 😇😇

73'

🔄 Whitby on, Mbye off.

🔴⚪ 12-2 😇😇

72'

Saints get a penalty and kick it into the Robins half, but we cough up the ball early in the set. Agony.

There’s then a coming together between the teams, so the ref pulls the captains for a chat.

70'

A Saints kick is allowed to bounce, Sironen gets to it and offloads, but Delaney can’t get it away before a tackle.

69'

🔄 Burns on, Clark off.

🔴⚪ 12-2 😇😇

68'

Martin misses the kick.

🔴⚪ 12-2 😇😇

67'

Try

Joe Burgess for Hull KR

The Robins go in for the first try off a 40/20.

Playing the ball out to the left, they have space and numbers, and Burgess goes in at the corner.

66'

A big Saints kick lands 15m in front of the sticks, we meet the catcher with a strong tackle.

However, the hosts kick a 40/20 in their set, relieving the pressure.

65'

The Robins give away a penalty, 20m off our own line.

64'

Hull KR keep trying to pin the Saints in our own half, and continue doing a very good job at it.

62'

The Saints break upfield, some brilliant running, however one pass too much and we knock on 20m off the line.

60'

Goal

Rhyse Martin for Hull KR

The hosts get given another penalty, Delaney judged to have stopped the play of the ball after a KR break up the field.

They choose to kick another penalty and Martin slots it over.

🔴⚪ 8-2 😇😇

58'

The hosts once again wrestling control of the field, Saints yet to really have a set in the Robins half

56'

Goal

Rhyse Martin for Hull KR

Martin adds the penalty kick.

55'

The Robins attack the line but come up short, a penalty is given against Saints for a ball steal, close to the try line.

We use our Captain’s Challenge against the call, but it is judged unsuccessful.

54'

A poor kick from the Saints under pressure comes into Lewis’ hands and passes to Burgess but we scramble back to stop him.

53'

Lewis tries to go himself, but Saints stop him and then on the last Martin kicks high, Welsby and Burgess contest it but the KR man knocked the ball on.

51'

🔄 Walmsley and Lees on, Paasi and Delaney off.

🔴⚪ 4-2 😇😇

50'

Mbye lifts a kick which Mourgue catches, but Percival is there leading the defence to make sure he makes no metres.

49'

Luckley lose the ball in a strong tackle. Paasi pounces onto it.

48'

Great carries by Delaney and Whitley sadly get cancelled out with Sironen losing the ball as we get into the KR half.

47'

KR play on after a kick came off a Saints man’s head. Hiku looks to have put a foot on the whitewash, but the referee allows play to go on.

No try signalled, sent to the VR.

VR confirms no try.

🔴⚪ 4-2 😇😇

46'

Goal

Rhyse Martin for Hull KR

Lewis 10m out tries a chip and chase but gets blocked by Batchelor. More clear cut that one.

Penalty given, in front of the posts, and Martin slots over the kick.

🔴⚪ 4-2 😇😇

42'

Saints with the first mistake of the half, Mbye’s swirling kick goes out on the full.

KR start by the halfway line.

Second half begins.

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⏸ The Saints and the Robins are level at the break in Round 24

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40'

Goal

Mark Percival for Saints

Percival slots over the penalty kick and we’re back level.

🔴⚪ 2-2 😇😇

38'

Some brilliant running from the Saints moves the hosts back towards their own line.

Clark then from dummy half gets 12m out, and then KR force the ball out in the tackle. Penalty. We call for the tee.

37'

Lewis punts a ball too strong, Sailor leaves it for a tap 20m restart.

35'

Percival hits a great line on the left, he gets an offload to Welsby who grinds further.

We kick across field, but Burgess collects.

33'

Goal

Rhyse Martin for Hull KR

The hosts use their Captain’s Challenge for a late hit on Mikey Lewis, it is deemed successful.

15m out, they will go for the two.

Martin adds the kick and scores the first points of the night.

32'

Lewis dabs a grubber into the left corner, Sailor takes no chances and clears it out for a GLDO.

31'

The hosts continue to control the territory, we struggle to get out of our own 40m

30'

No try confirmed after a long look through the camera angles.

30'

KR threaten on the left, but we cut Burgess down. James Batchelor though looks to have lost a ball from a kick.

VR called for, no try signalled by the referee.

30'

Whitley with a brilliant tackle on Litten. 💥

🔴⚪ 0-0 😇😇

28'

VR confirms the no try.

28'

Two six-agains are given against Saints, with the hosts 10m out.

Plenty gets thrown at Saints, but the scramble is brilliant from our men. Rhyse Martin drives close, but Lomax has held him up.

27'

Lomax coming off his own 20m line, tries to take us out of danger but slips and loses the ball.

25'

Batchelor on, Walmsley off.

🔴⚪ 0-0 😇😇

24'

KR with the try line begging cough it up, we cart it out of danger.

23'

Yellow Card

George Delaney for Saints

Delaney is shown a yellow card for a shot on Doro.

22'

Knowles has unfortunately failed his HIA and will play no further part tonight.

21'

The hosts think they have a chance off a kick on the right, but we scramble back well.

However, again, pinned by our own 20m.

19'

Saints give away a six-again and then are judged offside. Robins with a great chance to attack from close, but we firm up in D and force the ball out with a tackle.

17'

The Saints have the Robins on the backfoot, a great carry by Sironen cuts through the middle, but as we hit the shortside on the right, Welsby knocks on. Let off.

16'

Lewis comes off the field, looks to have a leg injury.

16'

Time off, Lewis is hurt after a big tackle from Walmsley.

15'

Saints on the right edge create a half chance, Robertson cuts back inside and has Clark charging up, but Daryl loses the ball in the tackle.

13'

Saints push the Robins back onto their own 10m line, Mbye’s kick is caught inches off the try line by Mourgue.

12'

Lewis by his own 40m line kicks and Sailor’s return is strong into five white shirts, showing no fear.

11'

Both sides trade sets well, not many errors thus far.

*Touch wood*

10'

Great defence from the S-Men, the hosts held in their own 40m.

Delaney’s first involvement is almost a golden one.

Mbye on the left side of the field, with the Robins on their own line, kicks into the middle and it bounces up into George’s hands but he can’t get to the line.

Delaney came on for Knowles. 🔄

🔴⚪ 0-0 😇😇

Yellow Card

Rhyse Martin for Hull KR

Knowles is off for a HIA.

Rhyse Martin is sent to the sin bin for the collision with our #13. 🟨

🔴⚪ 0-0 😇😇

Knowles is off for a HIA.

Rhyse Martin is sent to the sin bin for the collision with our #13. 🟨

🔴⚪ 0-0 😇😇

The Robins are controlling the territory at present, May chases the high kick from Lewis and tackles Welsby. Looked to set off a bit early though, but we proceed.

More pressure put on by Hull KR, Mark Percival read the attack brilliantly as well, it finishes with a Lewis kick to the corner which Cross rises highest to.

Hull KR do well, pinning us back in our own 30m following that kick.

It’s going to be one of those games, both sides showing up strongly in defence.

The hosts though put in a good kick which lingers by the try line and Welsby has to run it out.

Saints reply with good defence of their own, Robins held also by the middle.

Steady start from the Saints who receive the ball, KR hold us just by the halfway line.

Mbye’s kick catches Mourgue a little out, but a winger is back for it too.

Kick Off

▶️ KICK-OFF! Game underway at Sewell Group Craven Park between Hull KR and St.Helens!