Hull KR 24-6 Hull FC: Robins pull clear of local rivals to win fiery 250th derby in Super League Rivals Round opener

Hull KR claimed successive Betfred Super League victories for the first time this season with a 24-6 win over Hull FC in a fiery 250th edition of the Hull derby.

Capitalising on an error‑strewn start from their rivals, the Robins raced into a 10‑point lead inside the opening quarter courtesy of tries from Jack Broadbent and Oliver Gildart.

Hull FC hit back before half-time through Tom Briscoe and thought they had levelled early in the second half, only for Lewis Martin's try to be contentiously ruled out for a knock‑on.

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A fiercely-contested derby erupted in multiple flashpoints, which both sides channelled into periods of dominance, but it was Hull KR who delivered the telling blow.

Jez Litten was sent over after a mesmeric Tyrone May break before two customary Joe Burgess tries put the game to bed in the final 10 minutes.

The victory sees Hull KR climb up to sixth and into the play-offs spots, leapfrogging Hull FC who drop to ninth in the Super League table.

Hull KR extend derby dominance over Hull FC

Hull FC struggled to get to grips with Hull KR's dominant start and were architects of their own downfall, with a succession of knock‑ons and penalties inviting early pressure.

It told on 10 minutes when Mikey Lewis orchestrated a slick set‑piece move before releasing Broadbent for the opening try.

The Robins added a second eight minutes later when quick hands kept the ball alive on the fifth tackle and Gildart weaved his way over.

Unforced errors hampered Hull FC's progress, but the introduction of Sam Lisone - who was involved in two heated collisions with Elliot Minchella - added fresh impetus to their attack.

It sparked a spirited fightback before the break, culminating in Briscoe skipping over after collecting a superb Aidan Sezer miss‑pass, with Zak Hardaker's conversion cutting the deficit to four.

Hull FC's resurgence continued straight from the restart, with Hardaker's kick‑off forcing a knock‑on from Broadbent, before another error six minutes later from Dean Hadley ensured momentum remained with the visitors.

It laid the foundation for a sweeping attack which saw John Asiata pull up injured and ended with Martin looking to level in the corner, but after a lengthy review the try was ruled out, controversially deemed to have been lost forward in goal.

Hull KR took full advantage of their reprieve, with Litten bursting over after May had waltzed through the Hull FC defence just short of the hour.

That gave Hull KR the platform to confirm their derby dominance once again, and they made sure of it when Burgess notched his seventh and eighth Super League tries of the season with two acrobatic finishes in the corner.

'Outrageous decision' to disallow Martin try

Sky Sports' Jon Wilkin on Lewis Martin's disallowed try:

"It's an outrageous decision for a number of reasons. It took nearly two minutes to get to the point where the video referee reviewed it, after which he was still requesting new camera angles.

"Of all the angles, there is zero evidence of separation, and the angle the referee claimed showed it didn't show it. It was an outrageous call that led to Jez Litten's try."

Peters: Hull KR stood up in physical derby

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters: "I thought in the first half we were in control. I didn't like how we handled the first bit of that second half.

"Derby games are like that. Tough and very physical. I thought everyone stood up. I thought our middles really set up the platform.

"I am proud of Jack (Broadbent) because he hasn't been our first-choice full-back but when he has had his opportunity he has taken it with both hands."

Cartwright rues discipline and errors

Hull FC head coach John Cartwright: "At the end of the day we were just poor in the first half. Our discipline, our errors. They are the world champions and we have to be near our best.

"If we get that try in the corner we have the chance to go 12-10 with a bit of momentum. But they were just too much in the end.

"The core of where you build your game, we were just not there. Penalties and errors cost us heavily."

2026 Super League - key dates and what to look out for

• Rivals Round: April 3-April 5
• Super League in Paris: Sat Jun 6: Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors (Paris), 6:30 UK (Sky Sports)
• Magic Weekend: July 4-July 5
• Rivals Round reversed: July 23-July 26
• Elimination Play-offs: September 19-September 20
• Play-off semi-finals: September 26-September 27
• Grand Final: October 3, Old Trafford.

Sky Sports will again show every game of the Super League live this season - including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining five matches each week shown on Sky Sports+

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