As It Happened: Robins go down in valiant display against Warrington
Hull KR put up a valiant effort against the Warrington Wolves going down 21-14 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. The Robins never lacked effort and took the Wolves all the way, here's as it happened...
The Teams - Hull KR
Lachlan Coote drops out of the Robins' 21-man squad while Louis Senior rejoins the squad. With Coote ruled out for over a month due to a hamstring tear, expect Lewis or Ryan to deputise at fullback.
Sadly, it was confirmed earlier this week that Rowan Milnes sustained a broken hand in the win over Huddersfield, ruling the half out for at least 6 weeks.
The Teams - Warrington Wolves
There's only one change to Warrington's squad with Leon Hayes replacing Tom Whitehead while Gil Dudson misses out as he serves the final match of his suspension.
Pre-Match Press
Tom Opacic spoke to press earlier this week on facing the Wire and the togetherness of the Robins' squad as Peters' side currently sit third in the Betfred Super League table.
Squad News
Litten and Lewis partner in the halves for Hull KR while Ryan goes to fullback. Wood returns to the 17 on the bench alongside Luckley, Kennedy and Sue.
Dufty is named on the Warrington bench while Harrison moves to loose-forward and McGuire partners up in the second-row with Currie.
KICK OFF: Thewlis kicks off for the hosts and King takes in the first drive!
3' Penalty to Warrington. Thewlis can't take in Lewis' kick but Corey Hall is pinged for offside and Warrington have the ball on KR's 30.
6' PENALTY! Ethan Ryan is tackled in the air and KR get the penalty on their 30 before Lewis gets the ball to halfway. Now Opacic takes the ball into Warrington's half.
8' The Hall's combine on the left edge to force the Wolves' defence to scramble but the Robins' kick goes over the dead ball line on the last for a Warrington 20 metre restart.
Still 0-0.
10' DEFENCE. The Robins squeeze in defence and force a Warrington pass into touch on their right edge.
Now George King gets KR's attack back up and firing and towards halfway!
12' KR BALL. Corey Hall goes close on the last as he looks to offload but it goes forward.
After the restart, Warrington lose the ball and the Robins have a scrum on the hosts' 20!
12' KR BALL. Corey Hall goes close on the last as he looks to offload but it goes forward.
After the restart, Warrington lose the ball and the Robins have a scrum on the hosts' 20!
16' KNOCK BACK! Ashton knocks Minchella's ball into touch and its a repeat set for the Robins on Warrington's line!
15' TRYYYYYYYY!! James Batchelor makes the half break and flicks a lovely offload to Tom Opacic to score the try!
Mikey Lewis converts! (1/1)
Warrington 0 - 6 Hull KR
17' Thewlis thumps the restart to King and the front rower gets KR on the attack!
Mikey drills a measured kick into touch and forces a restart on Warrington's 20.
19' PENALTY! McGuire shoots out of square marker and catches Corey Hall high. Big relief for the Robins now in Warrington's half with a fresh set!
20' TRYYYYYY! Mikey Lewis finds Kane Linnett with the flat ball and the big red machine crashes over!!
Lewis adds the extras! (2/2)
Warrington 0 - 12 Hull KR.
24' Penalty to Warrington. SKD is a fingertip away from taking in Litten's kick but the Skipper is judged to have caught Ashton in the air.
Wait...KNOCK ON WARRINGTON.
26' KNOCK ON. Kane Linnett hammers Kasiano into the floor twenty out from his own line and forces the big forward to spill the ball.
27' Interchange. Sue comes on for King. Massive shift from GK.
Litten drills the ball into touch and it's a controlled end to the set for KR.
30' Lewis' swirling bomb goes into touch and Warrington start their set on their own 40 after a strong defensive set from the hosts.
35' Try for Warrington. The Robins fail to contain a Wolves' grubber and Josh McGuire drops on the loose ball.
Ratchford converts. (1/1)
Warrington 6 - 12 Hull KR
36' Lewis kicks off and Philbin takes the first run from the restart.
Luckley comes on for Hadley in backplay.
37' PENALTY! Kasiano is offside as he tackles Ethan Ryan and the Robins have a new set in Warrington's half!
Come on boys.
38' Parcell goes off after seemingly copping a stray arm chasing down Lewis' grubber. Wood comes on while Parcell undergoes his HIA.
Half Time: Robins edge a close one leading Warrington 12 points to 6.
40' Mikey Lewis gets the second half underway and the Robins are swarming Harrison as he looks to get Warrington up and firing.
42' Penalty for Warrington. Sue hits Philbin late and the Wire have the ball on KR's 30.
Come on boys!
44' Lewis sweeps up Williams' grubber and KR survive!
The Robins now drill a kick into Warrington's half on the last and look to pin the League leaders in their half.
46' Penalty to Warrington. The Robins too eager with a late hit and KR are again defending on their own line.
48' Try for Warrington. The pressure breaks on the Robins' line and Ben Currie dummies and goes to cross under the sticks.
Ratchford converts. (2/2)
Warrington 12 - 12 Hull KR
50' GLDO! Williams can't take in Lewis' restart and the Robins get the drop out! COME ON BOYS.
51' Forward pass. The Robins spread the ball to the right edge on the last but Opacic's pass to SKD is forward.
53' Ryan takes in Williams' hanging kick and gets the Robins attack started.
Kennedy is on for Sue now with the prop getting his first touch on the halfway!
55' PENALTY! Walker has his hands in at the play the ball and the hosts are offside followed by a 40 metre kick deep into the Wolves' half for the restart!
56' PENALTY! Linnett is tackled but the defenders are offside and the Robins opt for the two.
Lewis adds the extras! (3/3)
Warrington 12 - 14 Hull KR
57' The Robins now back with the ball heading to halfway with Kennedy, Hadley and Ethan Ryan all putting in the hard yards for KR!
59' KNOCK ON! Vaughan drops a flat pass to cough up possession on KR's 40. Ryan Hall now dragging defenders as he gets over halfway!
60' Penalty for Warrington. An error from the Robins gives the Wire possession back before a penalty for offside ten out from KR's line. Ratchford opts for the two.
Ratchford converts. (3/3)
Warrington 14 - 14 Hull KR
64' Both teams going end to end with sets as Corey Hall and SKD link up to get the Robins' attack moving.
George King now on for Rhys Kennedy.
66' KNOCK ON WIRE. The Wolves cough up possession five metres out from their own line after a stinging defensive set from the Robins!
67' Close. Interference at the play the ball and KR have a penalty ten metres out. Lewis opts for the two. It hits the post and Warrington have the ball on their 10.
68' We now have a Warrington player down recieving medical attention. Play will restart with a Warrington play the ball on their own 10.
69' Penalty for Warrington. Russell comes off for a HIA and a penalty for dangerous contact.
Wolves starting their set on halfway.
70' Second penalty for Warrington. Mata'utia is caught high by the Robins' left edge and the Wire opt for the two.
Ratchford converts. (4/4)
Warrington 16 - 14 Hull KR
71' Scrum to Warrington. Corey Hall is bundled into touch and the hosts have a second crack at the Robins' line.
72' Try for Warrington. Ashton dives in the corner to score for the Wire.
Ratchford misses. (4/5)
Warrington 20 - 14 Hull KR
73' Warrington regather Lewis' short kick and they have the ball on halfway.
74' Williams knocks over the one point.
Warrington 21 - 14 Hull KR
75' GLDO. Williams' grubber is knocked dead by SKD and KR concede the drop out.
Full Time: Warrington 21-14 Hull KR
