Hull KR halted their recent slide by securing a hard-fought victory against their local rivals, Hull FC. Despite a dominant 12-0 start by Hull FC—featuring tries from Joe Batchelor and Davy Litten—the visitors clawed their way back. Scores by Tom Amone and Arthur Mourgue tied the match before halftime.
The momentum shifted in the second period as Jack Broadbent gave the Robins the lead. Joe Burgess then secured the result with an impressive 95-metre interception try. Although Jake Arthur managed to score for the hosts following a precise kick from Zak Hardaker, a final effort from Jordan Dezaria confirmed the victory. This result elevates the Robins to fifth place, firmly back in contention for the play-offs.
For Hull FC, the loss marks their sixth consecutive defeat, extending a dismal stretch where they have triumphed only once in their previous 11 appearances. This encounter also marked Willie Peters’ final derby at the helm for Hull KR, as his squad celebrated their ninth consecutive win in this local rivalry.
