George Williams steers Warrington Wolves to 34-28 win at Hull KR, closing the gap at the top
Warrington Wolves moved to within two points of the Super League summit after a 34-28 win over Hull KR at Sewell Group Craven Park on Wednesday night.
The match, a rearranged Round Two fixture, saw Warrington cross for six tries in a free-scoring contest that swung both ways before the visitors held firm. George Williams, Warrington's captain and scrum-half — the playmaker who directs the team's attacking play — was the standout performer, scoring one try and pulling the strings throughout. Sky Sports
Warrington's tries came from Hopoate, who grabbed a brace in the 17th and 77th minutes, Bentley (29'), Sipley (43'), Byrne (59') and Williams himself in the 64th minute. BBC Sport Hull KR pushed hard throughout and kept the contest alive into the final minutes, but Warrington's late Hopoate try in the 77th minute proved enough to see them home.
The win, guided by head coach Sam Burgess, tightens the picture at the top of the Super League table. Warrington now sit just two points adrift of the leaders, turning what had been a comfortable-looking gap into a genuine title race with the business end of the season approaching. Sky Sports
For Hull KR, the defeat is a setback at a ground where they have been formidable. The Robins scored 28 points and refused to fold, battling to the end as the fixture's rearranged date — pushed into midweek — tested both squads' depth and recovery. Hull KR
For rugby league newcomers, the sport — played with 13 players per side — uses a six-tackle system: each team has six attempts to advance the ball before handing over possession, unless they score, kick for territory, or earn a penalty. That structure makes every set of tackles a calculation of risk, and games like this one, with 12 tries shared between the sides, show just how quickly momentum can flip when teams commit to attacking rugby.
Match highlights are available via BBC Sport, though restricted to UK viewers, and through Sky Sports.
