Warrington Wolves secured a 34-28 triumph over Hull KR in the rescheduled round‑two Super League clash at Sewell Group Craven Park, a victory that moved them to within two points of the competition’s summit. The fixture, originally postponed 22 rounds earlier because the Robins were on a trip to Las Vegas, finally took place under conditions that seemed to favour Sam Burgess’s side, who ran away with the win after a hard‑fought contest.
The most noteworthy storyline for the home team was the return of Mikey Lewis, who had served a four‑match suspension. During his absence Hull KR had won all four of their games, but his comeback was marred by a sin‑bin offence.
Lewis was shown a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Warrington kicker Ewan Irwin. Wolves coach Sam Burgess described the challenge as "dangerous" and stressed that Irwin was fortunate to escape uninjured. Burgess added that such a tackle would attract a much harsher penalty in the NRL, underlining the seriousness of the offence. Hull KR entered half‑time with a 14-10 lead, thanks to a penalty goal by Rhyse Martin and converted tries from Lewis and Karl Lawton.
The Wolves, however, began the second half with renewed vigor. An early missed conversion by Albert Hopoate was followed by a James Bentley try, but the deficit remained four points. The second half belonged to Warrington.
Prop Toafoa Sipley powered over for the first try of the period, with Irwin adding the conversion. The momentum continued as Liam Byrne, George Williams, and Albert Hopoate each crossed the line, extending the lead to double digits.
Late‑stage scores from Dean Hadley and Tevita Pangai Jr. served only as consolation for the Robins, who could not recover from the deficit. Hull KR’s early advantage came from a Martin penalty after Warrington conceded a high tackle on French play‑maker Arthur Mourgue.
The Robins then made a series of handling errors, dropping the ball twice and conceding another penalty, which allowed the Wolves to build pressure. After forcing three repeat sets, Warrington executed a sweeping move across the field that saw Hopoate dive into the corner for a try in the 18th minute. Irwin missed the conversion, but the Wolves kept the pressure on.
When the hosts finally found the try line, England captain George Williams delivered a crisp pass to James Bentley, who sprinted in for a close‑range score. Irwin successfully added the extras this time, pushing Warrington ahead 10-2. Hull KR responded before the break: Lewis, fresh from suspension, pounced on a Jez Litten kick and grounded the ball in the in‑goal area, while Lawton added a second try a minute later.
Both conversions were completed by Mourgue, giving the Robins a 14-10 lead at the interval. The second half opened with Sipley crashing over from a short distance after a smart pass from Danny Walker, and Irwin’s conversion restored Warrington’s lead. At the 50‑minute mark, Mourgue levelled the scores with a penalty goal, setting up a tense dead‑heat. A brief flare‑up saw players from both sides converge after a contentious incident, but the game’s rhythm soon returned.
Hull KR’s discipline slipped again when Mourgue was penalised for a needless block on Walker while the team was retreating from their own try line. Irwin capitalised, kicking another penalty to put the Wolves two points ahead. Shortly after, Lewis kicked the ball out on the full for the second time, and Warrington seized the opportunity. Byrne broke through the defensive line and touched down for a converted try, extending the margin to eight points as the game entered its final quarter.
From there the contest became one‑way traffic. George Williams sliced inside Litten’s defense to score, then produced a superb kick that Albert Hopoate finished with precision, further stretching the lead. Hull KR managed two late consolation scores through Hadley and Pangai Jr., but they were insufficient to overturn the result. Warrington’s George Williams was named player of the match.
In his post‑match interview with Sky Sports he praised Mikey Lewis, describing him as a "quiet lad" who sometimes makes mistakes but remains one of the competition’s best players. He added that the team’s spirit and physicality were key to the win, even if the scoreline did not fully reflect the first‑half performance. Coach Sam Burgess expressed pride in his squad, acknowledging that the team had not always had the game their way. He said they would review the performance but was pleased with the collective effort, the resilience shown during periods of disruption, and the dominance displayed in many areas of play.
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters, speaking to Sky Sports, admitted the second half was difficult to watch. He lamented the defensive lapses that led to the tries conceded and noted that while Warrington are a strong side, the Robins did not need to work as hard as they did to stay in the contest. Peters said he would review the Mikey Lewis incident to assess its severity.
The match was part of Sky Sports’ comprehensive coverage of the Super League season, which includes live broadcasts of every game, with two matches each round shown exclusively live and the remaining fixtures available on Sky Sports+. Overall, the victory not only lifted Warrington Wolves back into contention for the top spot but also highlighted the fine margins that can decide a game: discipline, composure under pressure, and the ability to seize key moments. Hull KR, despite a strong start and a resilient display, will need to address their defensive issues and maintain discipline if they hope to challenge for higher positions as the season progresses.