In front of a packed Craven Park, Hull KR hosted Warrington Wolves today, with the Robins attempting to make it their first-ever Grand Final.

The Robins’ stadium had seen a temporary stand erected but they’d still managed to pack it out to generate a wonderful atmosphere, something that had been widely talked in regards to the club’s ‘home advantage’.

They took advantage of that, winning 10-8 in a best-of-two match after exerting significant pressure for the most of the second half.

Hull KR’s captain Elliot Minchella was suspended, and Oliver Gildart, a center, was unable to play, thus Jack Broadbent took his place in the centers. With the exception of the injured Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Warrington was playing at full strength.

James Batchelor and Joe Burgess’ scores put the Robins ahead 10-0 at the break, but the questionable way Burgess’ score was awarded and the fact Warrington’s try was disqualified for Matt Dufty will undoubtedly be discussed.

Warrington led until the last twenty minutes thanks to two tries from Matty Ashton early in the second half, but Hull KR held on for the win.

Player ratings for Hull KR

Seven Niall Evalds
As safe as he’s been all season at the back under the high ball. Niall Evalds is the kind of player you want at the back on a night as passionate as this one. If you were to be critical, you could contend that he ought to have contributed more to Ashton’s attempt.

Joe Burgess: 8
Held up just short of the half-hour mark, but following a dart from dummy-half a few minutes later, was presumably granted a try. He prevented a very certain try with an ankle tap on Matty Ashton, and it was only one part of an excellent defensive play.

Peta Hiku: 4
Matty Ashton’s try was criminally defended as the center lost concentration on the ball. became Warrington’s objective in the second half.

 

Jack Broadbent, age six
Oliver Gildart, who deputized after failing to recuperate from a rib injury, performed admirably on the left edge alongside veteran Ryan Hall. carried a remarkably large load when leaving the area.

Ryan Hall: 6
Carried like a bull at the end, especially when forcing the Robins out of territory, but knocked on late to give Warrington an opportunity to win. Warrington’s 20 was largely unoccupied by him, as Hull KR tended to favour their right edge.

Tyrone, May 5
deservedly won the penalty that opened the score and went on to set up the assist. In the second half, Hull KR needed him to speak more.

Mikey Lewis: 5
kicked out on the full early on after being pressed by Ben Currie, and subsequently gave out an offside penalty to let Warrington out. The most significant input during the initial half was exerting pressure on Warrington, namely on John Bateman and George Williams. Despite putting the team on his back so frequently that it was one of his worst performances of the season, he deserves a night off.

7-Jesse Sue
Outstanding first carry, and his debut was very remarkable. The past few weeks have demonstrated why he has become one of Super League’s top players.

Matt Parcell – 7
regulated the speed. Parcell played a big part in helping Hull KR dominate the opening half with their superior ruck speed.

 

Whitbread, Jai (7)
Warrington’s size presented a challenge for the Hull KR pack, but Whitbread more than held their own against Wire’s big men.

Matty Storton (7
Next year, when Storton leaves to join Wakefield, Hull KR will miss him a lot. diligent in the position that Dean Hadley would typically have held.

James Batchelor: 8 A show-and-go on the right edge created a big enough opening for the leader of the team to score first. His interlude paved the way for the contentious attempt by Joe Burgess.

 

Dean Hadley, eight
The Hull KR supporters adore this man for a reason. like a machine the entire time. No issue, no Minchella.

Exchanges

Jez Litten (6)
came on at the hour mark, with Warrington leading, and had a difficult time demonstrating anything moving forward, but likewise made no mistakes.

 

Tanginoa Kelepi: 5
discovered that he was too preoccupied with the tactical conflicts to focus on winning his own game.

Sam Luckley, age six
came on and started spelling with Sue, whose boots are very large to fill, but he was physically comparable.

Jack Brown: Five
made his presence known right away by hitting Joe Philbin hard, but Warrington was awarded possession after his incredible offload, which led to a goal.

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