Hull KR showed no mercy for a depleted Castleford side, charging to a 50-6 triumph that featured nine tries and propelled the Rovers up to third place in the Betfred Super League. The Tigers, struggling with an injury crisis, fielded four newcomers—Tyler Dupree, Phoenix Laulu‑Togaga'e, Tom Nicholson‑Watton and Brad Dwyer—who all made their first appearances at Craven Park. Despite the fresh faces, Castleford’s performance was riddled with errors, allowing a confident Hull KR outfit to cruise to their sixth straight win across all competitions, largely thanks to a hat‑trick from Tom Davies.
The match opened with Karl Lawton, who was given a rare start at hooker, immediately making an impact by crossing the line twice. Tom Amone and Dean Hadley added further scores before the break, helping the Robins build a commanding 34‑0 lead at halftime. After the interval, Hull KR eased off the gas slightly, but still managed to add two more tries from Mikey Lewis and Joe Burgers. Davies completed his personal treble, taking the home side’s tally to the fifty‑point mark and sealing the final score.
Rhyse Martin was the most accurate kicker on the day, converting seven of his team’s nine tries. The victory gives Hull KR momentum as they prepare for next Sunday’s Challenge Cup semi‑final against Warrington at Doncaster – a rematch of last year’s high‑profile final. Castleford’s own mistakes contributed heavily to their downfall. Early on, Zac Cini and Renouf Atoni each mishandled the ball, and both errors were punished when Lawton scored from dummy‑half.
Laulu‑Togaga'e, returning nervously to his former club, struggled with the high ball, and a loose catch was exploited by Peta Hiku’s tackle, allowing former Tiger Tom Amone to score a straightforward try. The Tigers’ full‑back continued to falter, misreading his lines and giving the hosts another opportunity on the right wing.
Davies capitalised, weaving past Jason Qareqare to touch down for his fourth try. Dean Hadley then raced to the try‑line from a grubber kick by Elliot Minchella, and Davies added a spectacular finish in the right corner just before the break, completing a first‑half haul of four tries.
The second half offered no respite for Castleford. A routine up‑and‑under went awry when Darnell McIntosh fumbled in his own in‑goal area, gifting Mikey Lewis a simple try from his own kick. Despite a brief spell of pressure from the Tigers, Hull KR’s defence held firm, repelling five consecutive sets and limiting Castleford’s scoring opportunities.
Joe Burgess, who has now crossed for nine tries in his last five league outings, added another score on the left side, demonstrating the Rovers’ clinical finishing. Willie Peters’ side continued to dominate possession, repeatedly forcing Castleford deep into their own half.
A swift move down the right flank culminated in Davies sprinting 20 metres and beating the defense to the line for his third try of the match. Castleford managed to get on the board late, with Krystian Mapapalangi capitalising on a kick from Laulu‑Togaga'e to register the Tigers’ sole try.
This was a small consolation after they had also suffered a 50‑point defeat at the hands of Hull FC the previous week. The result underscores Hull KR’s defensive resilience, having conceded only 38 points in their previous four games, and highlights their attacking depth, with multiple players capable of breaking the line. Their upcoming Challenge Cup semi‑final against Warrington will test whether they can maintain this high‑scoring form against a fellow top‑tier side. For fans following the league, Sky Sports will continue to broadcast every Super League match live throughout the season, offering exclusive live coverage of two fixtures each round and showing the remaining five games each week on its main channel.
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