If Hull FC reckon they've turned the circle, let them think it. It was probably one of their best performances of the season and an indifferent one from ourselves yet the difference is 2 penalties. Also, it's easy to blame the man in the middle but we had 3 penalties I think all night! I refuse to believe Hull were only offside twice in 80minutes! But...

Iron out the silly knock ons, regroup and refocus for next week.

There was nothing between the sides tonight, Hull edged it with Houghton and Horne ruling the roost, however gutting I am, I know it could have easily ended in a draw.

Pick yourselves up guys, and hopefully bring it all back on in the play-offs.

Oh, and Wigan/Warrington follow that, tonight proves once again why it is the best 'derby'. Fantastic game.

That was no were near our best performance of the season. For a start both our wins against St Helens were better, espeically the first one and the second one was easily better than tonight as well.

Hull KR were out played tonight in a spirted performance which both teams can walk away head high from.

We desperately need our play makers back, our execution was very poor at times - we should and could have score more points. To be fair though, I probably should pay more credit to Hull KR's defence which continues to be fantastic.

From a neutral point of view, Rovers have entertained me royally in the last six days. Perfect rugby on Friday, and then gripping stuff tonight. Intense game, a good portion of biff, and a great ending (although not for you, I suppose).

I really enjoyed watching that match. Sorry that you lost but well done to your lads for their part in producing a cracking derby for the neutral! And the biff was excellent.

Hull were deserving winners - they were able to raise the intensity of their play. It is difficult to do it week in, week out and Rovers weren't able to replicate the levels they reached against Leeds.
Nothing fundamentally wrong with Rovers display, just Hull were better on the night. They've only lost once at home this season and have good shot at top 4, so despite what some of their own fans seem to think, they aren't bad team at all this year.

You take nothing from a derby game except the points. Emotions run high and players should not need to be motivated, sometimes it means a very poor game other times you get a nail biter to the end and we have had two of those this season.

Rovers finishing the stronger in the last 10 or so has heartened me also.

A few more minutes and we probably would have broken through.

Four easy points.

A few more minutes and we may have got our finishing right.

The winning margin? Yes, very easy.

That`s it talk your defeat up.
Your bravado after last week undid you. Tell me would you rather beat Leeds or Hull FC?

Chomp along sonny.

Sonny! Why, thanks. It's been many moons since I've been called that.

I'm one for dishing out compliments.



For the record my OP was missing a wink. I by no means take the derby games as easy points !!!

Not surprised ,you old git.

All the banter before the game is fine but I think it fair to give Hull a bit of praise now for their win.

Hull played with a lot of intensity and really should have won by more.

I guess the only problem from their point of view was the inability to turn dominance into points. It nearly cost them in the end and I think it would have done if Rovers had managed to get a bit more good field position.

But the better team won on the day no doubt, no complaints.

arrogant, disrespectful, unsporting conduct

To true HKR fans and fans of rugby , well done for making last nights match a spectacle and a true old fashioned derby match, although I am glad we got the points to be fair it was a match that deserved to be a draw!!
both sides gave everything and HKR certainly didnt let anyone down!!
well done and good luck in the playoffs

What if we meet you

Then i'm sure Ben Cockayne will be more prepared to watch out for Tickle's punch whilst being held by another hull player.



Is Tickle part French BTW, because he certainly backtracked when BC freed himself

Cockaynes used to dirty fighting,I wouldn`t concern yourself.

I presume by the same score that Tickle's used to cowardly fighting then ?

If shown on video,I will not be able to disagree.

wat got to me was the fight was already in full flow and rock hard Tansey came racing to save his players ended up with a nice shiner for his efforts.. and surely luaki needs some serious looking at that tackle at the end on brisco wat was that all about, just typical of him he needs to stick to helping manu decorate his house which im sure he is better at doing.