Hull KR Secure Victory Over Leigh Leopards in Super League Clash
Quick Look
- Hull KR defeated Leigh Leopards 22-8 in a Super League match.
- Tries from Burgess, Hiku, Whitbread, and Leyland secured the win for Hull KR, moving them two points behind second place.
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Why It Matters
Hull KR, the reigning Super League champions, played against Leigh Leopards. Hull KR won the previous encounter between the two teams last month.
Betfred Super League
Hull KR (10) 22 Tries: Burgess, Hiku, Whitbread, Leyland Goals: Martin 3
Leigh (4) 8 Tries: Alick-Wiencke, Hodgson
Reigning Super League champions Hull KR battled to a deserved win over Leigh Leopards.
The home side took the lead through Joe Burgess' 17th try of the season and Peta Hiku's score added to their advantage before Jacob Alick-Wiencke got the away side on the scoreboard to make it 10-4 at the break.
The Robins lost Burgess to what looked like a shoulder injury in the opening minutes of the second half.
Further tries from Jai Whitbread and Bill Leyland moved the game away from the visitors to leave Bailey Hodgson's late effort nothing more than a consolation.
Victory moved Willie Peters' men two points behind second-placed Warrington.
Leigh, who had won their past three since losing to Rovers last month, remain seventh.
More to follow.
Hull KR: Broadbent, Davies, Hiku, Martin, Burgess, Lewis, May, Sue, Lawton, Amone, Hadley, Batchelor, Minchella.
Interchanges: Luckley, Whitbread, Leyland, Pangai Junior.
Leigh: Armstrong, Senior, Niu, Hanley, Hodgson, Cook, O'Brien, Ofahengaue, Ipape, Mulhern, Halton, Alick-Wiencke, Liu.
Interchanges: Brogan, Pene, Davis, Horne.
Open Questions
- What is the extent of Joe Burgess' shoulder injury?
- Will Leigh Leopards' recent winning streak affect their next performance?
