10 Jul 2023

Opposition Report - Hull KR

Following last week's tight win over Salford Red Devils, Leeds Rhinos return to Headingley this Friday night to take on Hull KR in round 19 of the Betfred Super League, kick off 8pm.

Preview our opponents below:

2023 so far...

Hull KR made a lightning fast to the Willie Peters era but injuries to key personnel has broken their stride.

Losing only three of their opening ten games of the year, the pre-season player recruitment and appointment of former Newcastle Knights man Peters looked to be a perfect combination as Hull KR looked convincing from their round one win over Wigan to a 40-0 win over city rivals Hull FC and 28-0 win over Huddersfield in rounds eight and 11. Lachlan Coote, who has been forced to retire, top try scorer Ryan Hall and Jordan Abdull have been crucial misses throughout this season, with Abdull and Sam Wood expected to miss a lengthly period. To respond to the growing injury list, former Leeds man Jack Walker, Catalans serial try scorer Fouad Yaha and rising Canberra star Brad Schneider have been brought in; Schneider could potentially debut at Headingley this week.

As the post season play offs approach, KR are back in a three-way tussle with Leeds and Salford again for the last place in the top six, with the Robins hoping not to miss out like they did in 2022. Looking at their run in, this week's visitors to Headingley have a tough run of opponents as they notably take on top four sides Wigan, St Helens, Leigh and Catalans from rounds 21 and 24. On top of that, Peters will have his eye on a potential date at Wembley, if the Robins can get passed last year's winners Wigan in the semi finals next weekend.

Next five fixtures

Round 20 vs Castleford Tigers (Sewell Group Craven Park, KO 8pm)

Round 21 vs Wigan Warriors (Stadium, KO 3pm)

Round 22 vs St Helens (Totally Wicked Stadium, KO 7.45pm)

Round 23 vs Leigh Leopards (Sewell Group Craven Park, KO 8pm)

Round 24 vs Catalans Dragons (Sewell Group Craven Park, KO 8pm)

Tale of the tape

Individual stats

Tries: Ryan Hall (Nine tries)

Goals: Lachlan Coote (26 goals)

Tackles: Elliot Minchella (514 tackles)

Offloads: Sam Luckley (20 offloads)

Dummy half runs: Matt Parcell (126 runs)

Stats vs Hull FC in Round 18

Tries: One

Carries: 198

Gained metres: 1177

Linebreaks: 3

Tackles: 335

Errors: 13

*All stats supplied by OPTA

Last Super League clash

Last Sunday's Hull derby saw the Robins lose out 16-6 in a tight result to cross-city rivals Hull FC.

Former Rhino Jack Walker got over for his first try for the club, having signed on a short-term deal from Bradford, in the only try of the day for Willie Peters' side.

How to follow the game

Tickets on sale

Ticket prices for this week's game starts at £24 for adults, £16 for concessions and £12 for juniors, and also includes the Under-18s Academy's clash with Hull KR beforehand at 5.30pm.

Here's the following methods that you can buy tickets now:

Online: tickets.therhinos.co.uk.

Over the phone: 0371 423 1315 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm - Opening Hours)

In person at Leeds Rhinos Club Shop- Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (Opening Hours)

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