Hull KR defeats Hull FC 34-20 in Super League derby

Hull KR rallied from a 12‑0 deficit to beat city rivals Hull FC 34‑20 in a Super League derby at the MKM Stadium. Early tries by Joe Batchelor and Davy Litten gave the home side a quick lead, but Tom Amone and Arthur Mourgue levelled the score before halftime. In the second half, Jack Broadbent put the Robins ahead, followed by a match‑winning intercept try from Joe Burgess and a late score by Jordan Dezaria. Jez Litten’s dual role as hooker and kicker, along with strong performances from Tom Amone, Karl Lawton and Dean Hadley, were highlighted. The victory marked Hull KR’s ninth successive derby win and secured a return to the play‑off positions, while Hull FC suffered their sixth straight loss, extending a run of nine defeats to their rivals. Coach Willie Peters said the win showed the “fight left” in his side in what was his final derby as KR coach, and interim Hull FC coach Andy Last lamented missed moments, noting “It would have been great to get two points …”.