Hull KR's Super League Title Defence Hits a Roadblock with Loss to Catalans

Hull KR's struggles to defend their Super League title continued with a 26-20 loss to Catalans Dragons, sealed by Lenny Marc's late try in the 79th minute. The Dragons had initially squandered a 20-6 lead, allowing Hull KR to mount a comeback with 14 unanswered points. However, Marc's decisive score, converted by Toby Sexton, handed Hull KR their third defeat in four matches this season. The team, who had a historic domestic treble last year and recently won the World Club Challenge, had started strong with Tyrone May's early try but trailed 14-6 at halftime due to Zac Lipowicz's brace. Despite Romain Navarrete extending Catalans' lead, Joe Burgess and Tom Amone's tries, both converted by Mikey Lewis, brought Hull KR level. However, Solomona Faataape's offload to Marc in the final minutes broke the visitors' hearts. In another match, Matty Ashton marked his return with a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves thrashed Castleford Tigers 72-6, with Kelepi Tanginoa scoring four tries to maintain Wolves' perfect start to the season.