Warrington Wolves secured a 34-28 triumph over Hull KR in the rearranged Super League round‑two fixture at Sewell Group Craven Park, a win that lifts them to just two points behind the competition’s leaders. The match, originally scheduled 22 rounds earlier, had been postponed when the Robins were on a trip to Las Vegas, but the new date proved favourable for Sam Burgess’s side, who dominated the second half to clinch the victory.
For Hull KR, the most notable storyline was the return of Mikey Lewis after serving a four‑game suspension. Lewis had missed the first four matches of the season, all of which the Robins won, and his comeback was eagerly anticipated. However, his return was marred by a sin‑bin offence: a dangerous tackle on Warrington kicker Ewan Irwin. The incident drew a harsh rebuke from Wolves head coach Sam Burgess, who described the challenge as "dangerous" and warned that in the NRL such an offence would attract a much stiffer penalty.
The first half was tightly contested. Hull KR built a 14-10 lead at the break thanks to a penalty from Rhyse Martin, followed by converted tries from the returning Lewis and Karl Lawton.
The Robins, however, kept themselves in the game, coming close to scoring through an unconverted Albert Hopoate effort and a James Bentley try, leaving them four points behind at halftime. The second half saw Warrington unleash a relentless offensive barrage.
Prop Toafofa Sipley broke through the line early in the period, and soon after Liam Byrne, George Williams and Albert Hopoate added further scores. Late‑stage tries from Dean Hadley and Tevita Pangai Jr provided only consolation for Hull KR, as the Wolves’ momentum proved too strong to reverse.
Hull KR’s early advantage came from a penalty goal by Martin after Warrington were penalised for a high tackle on Frenchman Arthur Mourgue. The Robins then made a series of handling errors, dropping the ball twice and conceding another penalty, which allowed Warrington to settle into a rhythm. A sweeping move from left to right culminated in Hopoate grounding the ball in the corner after 18 minutes, though Irwin was unable to add the conversion.
Warrington’s defense tightened, and the hosts capitalised on a penalty for holding down when England captain George Williams delivered a crisp pass to James Bentley, who sprinted over for a close‑range try. Irwin successfully kicked the conversion this time, giving the Wolves a 10-2 lead.
Hull KR responded before the interval. On his return from suspension, Mikey Lewis was the first to cross the line, reacting quickest to a well‑placed kick from Jez Litten that found the in‑goal area.
A minute later, Karl Lawton powered over, and both conversions were taken by Mourgue, putting the Robins ahead 14-10 at the break. The second half began with a burst of power from Warrington. Within three minutes, prop Sipley crashed over from a few metres out after a smart pass from Danny Walker, and Irwin added the conversion, restoring the Wolves’ lead.
At the 50‑minute mark, Mourgue narrowed the gap with a penalty goal, tying the scores and setting up a tense finish. A heated moment later saw players from both sides converge after a contentious block by Mourgue on Walker as Hull KR were retreating from their own try line. The referee awarded another penalty to Warrington, and Irwin’s kick nudged the Wolves back into a two‑point advantage.
Shortly after, Lewis kicked the ball dead on the full for the second time, giving Warrington a prime attacking platform. Liam Byrne seized the opportunity, breaking through the defensive line and touching down for a converted try that stretched the lead to eight points heading into the final quarter. From there the game turned into a one‑way street for Warrington. George Williams slipped inside Jez Litten to score a try close to the posts, then produced a superb kick that Albert Hopoate finished with precision, further widening the margin.
Hull KR managed late consolation scores from Dean Hadley and Tevita Pangai Jr, but they were insufficient to overturn the deficit. After the match, Wolves’ George Williams was named player of the match.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he praised his teammate Mikey Lewis, calling him a "quiet lad" who sometimes gets it wrong but is still one of the best players in the competition. "He’s a great talent," Williams added, urging supporters to stand by him. Warrington head coach Sam Burgess expressed pride in his squad despite the early setbacks. "I’m happy and proud of the team.
We didn’t have it our way for parts of the game, but the spirit and physicality showed through," Burgess said. He acknowledged that the scoreline didn’t fully reflect the first‑half performance and highlighted the collective effort that helped the Wolves recover.
Hull KR’s coach Willie Peters admitted the second half was difficult to watch. "It was a tough second half.
There were many moments we’d rather not revisit," he told Sky Sports. He lamented the defensive lapses that led to the tries and said the team needed to review the Mikey Lewis incident to understand its severity. The victory moves Warrington Wolves to within two points of the top of the Super League table, intensifying the race for the championship. Sky Sports will continue to broadcast every Super League match live this season, with two games each round shown exclusively on the main channel and the remaining fixtures on Sky Sports+.