Betfred Super League

Hull KR (14) 28

Tries: Lewis, Lawton, Hadley, Pangai Jr Goals: Martin, Mourgue 5

Warrington Wolves (10) 34

Tries: Hopoate 2, Bentley, Sipley, Byrne, Williams Goals: Irwin 5

George Williams marked his return from neck surgery by scoring his first try since the injury, playing a vital role in Warrington Wolves’ victory over the reigning Super League champions, Hull KR. This commanding win allowed Warrington to narrow the gap to the league’s top two teams.

Williams, who had been sidelined for nearly four months due to an injury sustained against Catalans Dragons in April, made his comeback just five days earlier in a match against York. His decisive try in this rearranged fixture against Hull KR showcased his readiness to contribute back to his team’s success.

The match witnessed Hull KR taking a brief lead when Mikey Lewis, returning from a four-match suspension, made a gritty attempt to block a kick but ended up being sin-binned for his effort, hampering his team when it mattered most.

Before the half-time whistle, Hull KR surged ahead with quick tries from Lewis and Karl Lawton, putting them 14-10 in front. Earlier in the half, scores from Albert Hopoate and James Bentley had appeared to give Warrington a slim lead heading into the break.

However, the second half began with Toafofoa Sipley quickly reclaiming the advantage for Warrington. An equalizing penalty from Arthur Mourgue kept things tight, yet a successful kick from Ewan Irwin, Liam Byrne’s try on his birthday, followed by Williams’ score and a remarkable second try from Hopoate sealed the match for Warrington.

Late tries from Dean Hadley and Tevita Pangai Jr offered Hull KR a glimmer of respectability, but it was not enough as they struggled against a strong performance from the Wolves.

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Hull KR: Mourgue; Davies, Hiku, Broadbent, Burgess; Lewis, May; Sue, Litten, Hadley, Whitbread, Martin, Minchella.

Interchanges: Amone, Luckley, Lawton, Pangai Jr.

Warrington Wolves: J Thewlis; Hopoate, Lindop, King, Ashton; Williams, Irwin; Byrne, Walker, Harrison, Bentley, Stone, Currie.

Interchanges: Tanginoa, Sipley, Wood, Crowther.

Referee: Liam Moore.

Betfred Super League

Hull KR (14) 28

Tries: Lewis, Lawton, Hadley, Pangai Jr Goals: Martin, Mourgue 5

Warrington Wolves (10) 34

Tries: Hopoate 2, Bentley, Sipley, Byrne, Williams Goals: Irwin 5

George Williams scored his first try since returning from neck surgery to help Warrington Wolves beat defending Super League champions Hull KR and close the gap on the competition’s top two.

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England half-back Williams, who spent almost four months out after sustaining the injury against Catalans Dragons in April, went over for the match-defining try in their rearranged fixture against the Robins – having returned to action just five days earlier against York.

Williams’ score came before Mikey Lewis again found himself in trouble for Hull KR, with the influential half-back – who was making his first appearance after completing a four-game ban – sin-binned for a dangerous attempt to block a kick late on.

Earlier, quickfire Lewis and Karl Lawton tries just before the break put Hull KR 14-10 ahead, after well-worked scores from Albert Hopoate and James Bentley looked to have had Wolves heading into the break with a slender lead.

Toafofoa Sipley scored immediately after the interval to reclaim the advantage for the visitors and, while Arthur Mourgue landed a penalty to level things up, an Ewan Irwin kick, Liam Byrne’s try on his 27th birthday, Williams’ finish and stunning second score from Hopoate proved enough to seal a statement win for Sam Burgess’ side.

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Late scores from Dean Hadley and Tevita Pangai Jr did little more than add respectability to the scoreline for the Robins after being outplayed at home.

More to follow.

Hull KR: Mourgue; Davies, Hiku, Broadbent, Burgess; Lewis, May; Sue, Litten, Hadley, Whitbread, Martin, Minchella.

Interchanges: Amone, Luckley, Lawton, Pangai Jr.

Warrington Wolves: J Thewlis; Hopoate, Lindop, King, Ashton; Williams, Irwin; Byrne, Walker, Harrison, Bentley, Stone, Currie.

Interchanges: Tanginoa, Sipley, Wood, Crowther.

Referee: Liam Moore.