Hull KR defeat Bradford Bulls 40-16 in Super League clash

Hull Kingston Rovers (Hull KR) beat the Bradford Bulls 40‑16 on 31 July 2026 at Craven Park, marking the Rovers' first return to the venue in nine years. Hull KR opened the scoring within six minutes and built a steady lead through a series of tries, including Joe Burgess’s 199th and 200th career scores. Jez Litten was highlighted as the standout player, contributing a try and an assist, while Ryan Hampshire, drafted in for the injured Arthur Mourgue, added a try and a conversion.

Bradford managed a brief comeback with tries from Jack Broadbent and Guy Armitage, but Hull KR’s dominance continued in the second half, with Tom Davies, Peta Hiku and others extending the margin. The match featured several injury concerns for Bradford, including a head injury assessment for Phoenix Steinwede and a green‑card dismissal for Ryan Sutton. The victory solidified Hull KR’s position in the Super League standings.