Hull KR thrash Salford to continue perfect start
Betfred Super League
Hull KR (20) 42
Tries: Tanginoa, Gildart, Davies, Broadbent, Whitbread 2, Litten Goals: Martin, Richardson 6
Salford (0) 0
Hull KR continued their perfect start to the Super League season by scoring seven tries in a convincing home victory against below-par Salford Red Devils.
Rovers scored three times in the opening 13 minutes, after which their third successive Super League win - and a third consecutive loss for Salford - never looked in doubt.
Kelepi Tanginoa, Oliver Gildart and Tom Davies all touched down for last season's beaten Grand Finalists during a dominant opening spell.
Jack Broadbent went over shortly after the interval and Jai Whitbread crossed twice from close range, before Jez Litten's try rounded off the scoring.
Super League fixtures and results
Super League table
However, Hull KR's win was tinged with the disappointment of losing both full-back Niall Evalds and second-rower Rhyse Martin to early injuries.
Rovers were already without first-choice half-backs Tyrone May and reigning Man of Steel Mikey Lewis because of their respective injury problems.
Evalds was involved for just over a minute of the match before he was caught by a high tackle by Jayden Nikorima, which resulted in a yellow card for the Salford man.
While Evalds went off for a head injury assessment (HIA) which he subsequently failed, his replacement Tanginoa made an immediate impact, breaking through a couple of Salford tackles to score almost straight after his introduction.
Gildart and Davies then made the most of overlaps out wide to make it 16-0.
Indiscipline did not help Salford's cause, with Danny Richardson - who took on goal-kicking duties after Martin was forced off with a knock - slotting through two penalties to extend the hosts' advantage to 20 points by half-time.
Broadbent marked his 100th career appearance with a second-half try, the centre darting through a gap to run in from 25 metres, before Whitbread's double and a seventh Hull KR try from Litten completed the scoring.
Salford, who had Chris Hill sin-binned late on for holding down a tackled player, endured a frustrating night and were well below their best.
They remain at the bottom of the table, their start to the campaign having been heavily disrupted by off-field matters, with a takeover deal being approved earlier this month.
Hull KR winger Tom Davies told BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra:
"Obviously it's never good to get injuries but it's great to see the lads pull together in the way that they did.
"Everyone was pushing and whoever is in what position, no matter where you are, you turn up for your team-mates and I thought the boys were brilliant.
"That's what we train for - to make sure everyone's ready.
"We're getting that connection now and it's starting to flow a bit more. Hopefully it can keep progressing like that."
Salford head coach Paul Rowley told BBC Radio Manchester:
"It was probably one of the worst performances I've been involved with at this club. Everybody was looking for answers on the field but the first place everybody needs to look is at themselves and that includes me.
"We were fragile on both sides of the ball, but everything starts with defence and I thought our defence was as pathetic as it could get really. We've got to stick together and work this one out.
"It [the previous uncertainty surrounding the takeover] is a real thing, I can't dismiss it like it's not been there for four months. However, you can play the victim for a full season if you want but it's not going to do anybody any good. We're paid to play and coach rugby.
"We've got to kick that one off our back quickly and move on. It's a challenge, it's one we've got to face together but find the answers as quickly as possible."
Hull KR: Evalds; Davies, Broadbent, Gildart, Burgess; Hiku, Richardson; Sue, McIlorum, Waerea-Hargreaves, Martin, Batchelor, Minchella.
Interchanges: Litten, Hadley, Whitbread, Tanginoa. 18th man: Luckley.
Salford: Brierley; Macdonald, Marsters, Lafai, Cross; Nikorima, Sneyd; Singleton, Atkin, Ormondroyd, Wright, Watkins, Hill.
Interchanges: Hankinson, Sangare, Bullock, Chan. 18th man: Morgan.
Referee: Aaron Moore.
The Wigan legends now making their mark as coaches
A cash-filled briefcase, a missing shield and the beating of Australia
Woman of Steel, marriage, Vegas - Dagger's packed 12 months
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Everything Sam Burgess said after another damaging Wire defeat
Sam Burgess watched his Warrington Wolves side fall to their seventh defeat in nine Super League games (Image: Alex Whitehead/ SAM Burgess admitted Warrington Wolves got exactly what they deserved from their clash with Huddersfield Giants – nothing. Although he was critical of aspects of referee James Vella's performance – particularly the penalising of Jordy Crowther in the lead up to the Giants' second try – he offered no excuses for what his side dished up on the field. Advertisement The Wire's 24-16 defeat at The Halliwell Jones Stadium was their seventh in nine matches and with fans booing the team off at full-time, the heat is starting to turn up on Burgess and his players. Here is everything the Wire boss said in his post-match press conference… Q: Your thoughts on the game and your side's performance first please, Sam? SB: It's a disappointing result. We didn't deserve to win – we got what we deserved. Q: You seemed to make most of the early running in the game but then conceded a breakaway try and another off a penalty – is that symptomatic of how things are falling for you at the minute? SB: Sometimes when it's not going your way, it's tough and you have to work extra hard. Advertisement The intercept try is tough because it looks like points our way, but then we couldn't quite run them down. The penalty before the second try – I'm still bemused by it. He said it was late contact but I'm not sure what's late about that. It was a kick pressure and there's so many of them in the game – it had some force in the tackle but he tackled him. In terms of every bit of guidance – the minimal you do get from the game – it was textbook kick pressure. The game was two hours long today and the control of the game was completely lost in areas. I'm not complaining or saying that's why we lost the game, but I don't think it's good enough for this level. Advertisement Q: Jordy Crowther was involved in that and another incident with Taane Milne on half time that went on report – have you been made any clearer about that? SB: There was a complaint about eye-gouging. I don't really understand it so I'm just going to be quiet. We'll see what happens. Q: You tried to fight back late – at any point did you think you were on to bring it back? SB: I don't like to live in a world of ifs and buts. We weren't good enough and we didn't deserve to win – it's as simple as that. We worked hard in areas and we did control the game with a lot of stuff, but not enough – we had too many one-on-one misses and big moments are getting the better of us. Advertisement Q: It's seven defeats in nine Super League games now – clearly a difficult run. What is causing it? Do you look at the injuries taking their toll on those left or is it something deeper that needs to be fixed and if so, how do you fix it? SB: I can't really use any excuses and I don't like using them. We just weren't good enough today – we had enough out there to win the game but for whatever reason, we didn't. Q: Where do you go from here in terms of the rest of your season? Can it be turned round and how do you go about doing so? SB: We've got to work hard. We've turned things up and we're working hard, but we've got to work a little bit harder still. Advertisement We've got stuff to work on – one-and-one stuff and other moments – and the only way we're going to get through it is by working harder. That's not going to stop. Q: You named Toby King on the wing today as you did last week – what's the thinking behind that? SB: He played there last week and it's just what I've got. I think Wrenchy is a centre so based on what we have, I thought Kingy was our best option on the wing. Q: Judging by the reaction at full time, there's clearly a lot of fans out there who are struggling to see a way forward for you and your team. What would your response to them be? SB: That's a good question. Advertisement I don't really need to say too many words about that. Our actions have to help them see a way forward. We can only fix that by moving forward, getting some work done and getting some better performances out there. Q: The next few games coming up – how crucial are they for you? SB: I'm not looking any further than review tomorrow. We've got a bit of stuff to do so we can't get caught up in that – we have to focus on what we need to do to get better, and then how we're going to do that. Q: Do you feel like because a lot of these players are playing in combinations they won't have envisaged, does that make it more difficult for it to improve? SB: I don't agree – it's their jobs to adapt. Advertisement The season is so long and everyone goes through it. We're not the only team going through it. It's their job to adapt and it's my job to coach the team to be better. And we've got to be much better – there's no doubt about that. Q: Do you think there was nervousness around the group? The outside noise from fans was that this was a game that, if they turned up properly, they would win – did that creep through? SB: Not with me and it shouldn't with anyone. Noise is noise but it's relatively quiet here compared with what I'm used to. Players really should be educated enough to understand they have to get their jobs done. Advertisement Q: You mentioned there were a lot of one-on-one misses – is that a confidence thing in part? SB: Potentially – you could see a little bit of that. There's a lot of ball on the ground, poor skill and hesitation and that's confidence. You've got to try and make it work for you and the moment, it's not. We've got to find a way to relax ourselves. Q: How do you improve that confidence? SB: I wish I knew the answer. We've got to get back to what works for us. It sounds nuts because we lost the game but there were parts of our game I liked. We were in control early in the game but had a breakaway try and then on the back of a good defensive set, we get penalised for a kick pressure. The ball went out on the full but in that set, we get scored on. We've got to be better defensively in that set but that's the first 12 points. Then we're playing catch-up and it makes it a tough day for us.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
INSTANT REACTION: Wire booed off as fans make their feelings known
Toby King is denied a try during the defeat to Huddersfield Giants (Image: Alex Whitehead/ IT was another hugely disappointing afternoon for Warrington Wolves - and their fans made their feelings known. The Wire were booed off the field at The Halliwell Jones Stadium following their seventh defeat in nine Super League games, with visitors Huddersfield Giants claiming just their second victory of the campaign. Advertisement In a game you felt they had to win, Sam Burgess' side ended up falling further adrift of the play-off spots as their season continues to be in danger of fizzling out. Check out instant social media reaction below, including the on-the-hooter thoughts of our reporter Matt Turner...
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Luzern Sporting Director Confirms Inter Milan Have Exercised Buyback On Serbia U21 Star: ‘His Future Is In Their Hands'
Luzern Sporting Director Confirms Inter Milan Have Exercised Buyback On Serbia U21 Star: 'His Future Is In Their Hands' The Sporting Director of Luzern has confirmed that Inter Milan exercised their buyback option on midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. Luzern Sporting Director Remo Meyer made the announcement on the club's official social media account, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic spent the last season on loan with Swiss club Luzern. The 19-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding campaign. So much so that he has even been tipped to win the midfielder of the year award for the Swiss Super League. Luzern had a purchase option on Aleksandar Stankovic. They can sign the Serb on a permanent basis for a fee of €1.5 million. However, Inter in turn had a buyback clause, and can bring Stankovic back immediately. Luzern Sporting Director Confirms: 'Inter Milan Have Exercised Buyback On Aleksandar Stankovic' The Sporting Director of Luzern commented that 'after the impressive season that [Aleksandar Stankovic] had with our team, we exercised our purchase option at the end of May.' Advertisement 'However, Inter have since exercised their buyback option,' the executive continued. 'And the decision regarding his future is up to them.' Now, there are a number of clubs who are reportedly keen to bring in Aleksandar Stankovic this summer.
