As It Happened: The Robins made it five in a row after defeating the Tigers
Hull KR edged out Castleford Tigers 12-7 in a tight contest to make it five on the bounce heading into the International break. Here's how it happened on a wet night in West Yorkshire... The Teams – Hull KR Yusuf Aydin makes his first appearance in the Robins' squad while Ethan Ryan and Sam Wood both return to the squad. James Batchelor returns from his one-match suspension for the Robins as Halton, PLT, Milnes and Senior drop out of the squad.
Your 21-man squad to head to the Jungle is in 👊#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/TR2K3uoQGV
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) April 19, 2023
The Teams - CastlefordFormer Robin, Will Tate and current KR loanee, Luis Johnson feature in Castleford Tigers' 21- man squad ahead of the game with Gareth Widdop also missing for the hosts in a blow to their three-quarter line.
🔒 Locked in.
👊 The Fords' 21-man squad ahead of Friday's game vs @HullKROfficial#COYF — Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) April 19, 2023
The Fans -
I’m feeling happy today 😆🔴⚪️
— Nicky (@nicky_clark) April 21, 2023
Max is coming to watch tonight #UpTheRobins 🔴⚪ #BiggestFan #HullKR pic.twitter.com/dno8D5alJk
— Kate B (@KateB10273479) April 21, 2023
Starting Line ups – Hull KRHere's how the Robins line up this evening!
Your team to face the Tigers! 💪👊#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/13hO9pX4aG
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) April 21, 2023
Starting Line ups – Castleford TigersHere's how the home team lines up!
🔶 Tonight's team vs KR!@GeoShieldUK • #COYF • #SLCasHkr pic.twitter.com/EmHeCvOHpP
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) April 21, 2023
KICK OFF! Jordan Abdull gets the game underway with the boot here at the Jungle.
Let's go Robins!
3' Great defence on the last as the Tigers are held up over the line!
6' Knock on by the Robins. The Tigers will start their set on the KR twenty.
8' Jordan Turner throws the ball out wide but Fonua can't take it and the ball goes into touch!
The Robins have the ball back!
10' Try for Castleford. Coote can't take in the kick on the last and Jacob Miller is the first to react to score.
McShane adds the two (1/1)
Tigers 6 - 0 Hull KR
13' Knock on! The Tigers can't keep the ball and the Robins will get the ball back on our 40!
19' No Try! Lewis' neat grubber is almost grounded by Hall but the winger knocks on.
21' Knock on! Kenny Edwards can't take in Miller's pass and the Robins are back on the attack!
21' Interchange. Sam Luckley replaces George King.
23' Knock on by the Robins. Opacic can't take in the final pass and the Tigers get the ball back.
25' Penalty! The Robins man is taken high and Abdull kicks us downfield!
27' Sin Bin! It's Jordan Abdull that's taken late this time, and Liam Watts is sent to the sin bin!
31' Interchange. Rhys Kennedy is replaced by Matty Storton.
33' Interchange. Jordan Abdull comes off for a HIA check as Jez Litten comes on.
Half-time Castleford Tigers 0 - 6 Hull KR
Work to do in the second half.#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/mxiN2NokxT
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) April 21, 2023
The lads are back out for the second half. Let's go boys!
40' The Robins will get first possession as Matty Storton takes in the first drive!
Jordan Abdull has past his HIA and is back on the field replacing Jez Litten.
41' Knock on! Greg Eden can't take in Abdull's bomb and the Robins have a chance to attack the Tiger's line!
44' Great last ditch defending by Tom Opacic to tackle Fonua into touch!
46' Penalty! Coote is taken high by Fonua and the Robins kick into touch!
48' TRYYYYYYYYY! Quick hands from the Robins as Mikey Lewis finds Corey Hall for his first try in red and white!
Coote adds the extras! (1/1)
Tigers 6 - 6 Hull KR
51' Penalty for the Tigers as Linnett takes Westerman late.
52' Knock on! The Robins get the ball right back though! Then a set restart follows as the Robins charge upfield!
54' Knock on! The Robins force the error from Will Tate and we have the ball on the Tiger's twenty!
57' Interchange. Rhys Kennedy and George King come on to replace Matty Storton and Sam Luckley.
59' The Robins get the ball back from the kick off as the kick bounced into touch!
60' TRYYYYYYYYY! Matt Parcell scoots from dummy half to get over for the Robins second of the night!
Coote adds the two! (2/2)
Tigers 7 - 12 Hull KR
62' Interchange. Dean Hadley comes on for Elliot Minchella.
63' 40/20! What a kick from Jordan Abdull to get us back on the Tiger's line!
65' Interchange. Jez Litten comes on to replace Matt Parcell, what a shift from our number 9!
69' Lachlan Coote will leave the field for a HIA test as Matt Parcell comes back into the field.
73' Knock on by Kenny-Dowall and the Tiger's have the ball in our ten.
A penalty is then followed for offside.
74' Knock on! Kenny Edwards loses the ball and the Robins have the ball back!
75' Sam Luckley returns to the fold replacing George King.
76' Penalty! The Tiger's chasers are offside and the Robins can kick to touch to get upfield.
The Robins Edge the Tigers in a tight contest! 💪#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/Ar3ZVn7fAS
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) April 21, 2023
That one felt GOOD‼️😮💨
Celebrate the good times with alcohol-free @AthleticBrewing 🍻#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/F3HQx1zK8o — Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) April 21, 2023
Thank you, once again, for your superb support tonight! 👏
Have a safe journey home and see you back at home in two weeks time! ❤️#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/VBllB0yt6D
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) April 21, 2023
A special message from @JBatchelor98 as he praises the Red Army supporters 💪#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/YiNlVXqgaI
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) April 21, 2023
