HULL KINGSTON ROVERS THREAD PART 2.

by Luke Fri 25 Aug 2023, 1:17 pm

Title of the thread still says what it's about

by The Beast Sat 26 Aug 2023, 10:38 am

Well allow me to kick off Part 2 by saying last night was obviously a great result with the playoff race, well played.

by Luke Sat 26 Aug 2023, 1:50 pm

Thanks, it was needed to just get back to winning ways.

Niall Evalds has signed.
Interesting, as personally think his best position is full back. And with Hiku already playing there, he will be pushed to the wing which I don't feel we will get the best out him. Good signing, got pace which we need. Hopefully does well.
Also looks like we'll have a completely new back line, for the first time in a few seasons.

2023 NEW SIGNINGS

Back - Corey Hall from Wakefield till 2025.
Back - Peta Hiku from North Queensland till 2026.
Back - Oliver Gildart from Dolphins till 2026.
Back - Tyronne May from Catalans till 2025.
Back - Niall Evalds from Castleford till 2025.
Frwrd - AJ Wallace from Bradford till 2025.

by Luke Sun 10 Sep 2023, 2:52 am

Jack Walker who is on loan/ joined for reest of the season with Rovers at the moment, and has played well. Will be joining Hull FC (he was there on loan last season) next year.
No surprise, with who Rovers have signed for next year was always going to be leaving, and has done a decent job for the club.

by Luke Sun 17 Sep 2023, 1:40 am

Jimmy Keinhorst will be released at the end of the season. Not a regular, but a very good pro who when called upon always does well, can play a number of positions, will be missed. Good luck where ever he ends up.

2023 LEAVERS

Wil Dagger to Wakefield immediate.
Wil Oakes to Castleford immediate.
Frankie Halton to Leigh immediate.
Lachlan Coote retired immediate.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall retired end of season.
Jimmy Keinhorst released end of season.

by The Beast Thu 21 Sep 2023, 8:28 pm

Keinhorst will get offers that I am sure of, solid player with utility value.

Congrats on making the playoffs, the only period it looked doubtful was due to injuries, could be dark horses for the GF?

by Luke Sat 23 Sep 2023, 1:49 am

The Beast wrote:Keinhorst will get offers that I am sure of, solid player with utility value.

Congrats on making the playoffs, the only period it looked doubtful was due to injuries, could be dark horses for the GF?

It's been a brilliant season, play offs and a Wembley appearance way more than I thought we'd get. As for GF, we've hit form at the right time, but still think it's Wigan v Catalans or St Helens one of them 3, as just don't think we could beat them away yet. A chance yes, but a slim one.

by Luke Sat 23 Sep 2023, 8:11 pm

Next year will continue with loop fixtures.
Rovers rumoured fixtures will be Leeds & promoted team at home. Hull fc & Warrington away, with Catalans at magic.

by Luke Thu 28 Sep 2023, 2:21 pm

Greg Richards has apparently left the club, after a loan with Toulouse they have said he has signed a 2 year deal. To be honest forgot he was still with Rovers.

2023 LEAVERS

Wil Dagger to Wakefield immediate.
Wil Oakes to Castleford immediate.
Frankie Halton to Leigh immediate.
Lachlan Coote retired immediate.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall retired end of season.
Jimmy Keinhorst released end of season.
Greg Richards to Toulouse.

by Luke Thu 28 Sep 2023, 2:23 pm

Rovers in an unusual move have released next year's home shirt.

It white, with red arms and band to the collar. With a red band around the middle, and looks smart.

by Luke Fri 29 Sep 2023, 2:24 pm

Rovers have signed Leeds youngster Neil Tchamambe, who's a back presumably to play in the academy side at the moment.

by Luke Fri 29 Sep 2023, 11:38 pm

Just got back to the hotel, after being at tonight's play off game, which Rovers won 20-6.

Thought Rovers played really well. Where good on attack in 1st half, and in the 2nd when Leigh started playing really well there defence which was good all night, stepped up to become better.
Packed crowd, really good and entertaining game. Rovers winning, couldn't ask for anything more.

by The Beast Mon 02 Oct 2023, 6:14 pm

Luke wrote:Just got back to the hotel, after being at tonight's play off game, which Rovers won 20-6.

Thought Rovers played really well. Where good on attack in 1st half, and in the 2nd when Leigh started playing really well there defence which was good all night, stepped up to become better.
Packed crowd, really good and entertaining game. Rovers winning, couldn't ask for anything more.

I saw the game, I thought KR played a very controlled game and aside from a period in the second half when Leigh inevitably had some possession looked very comfortable all night. Onto Wigan Saturday afternoon, tall order but I think KR have a good record against them, not impossible.

by Luke Wed 04 Oct 2023, 3:45 pm

Jez Litten has signed a new 4 year deal (2027), has improved massively and is important to the side.

by Luke Thu 05 Oct 2023, 2:07 pm

Sam Wood has left the club. Joining Castleford on a 3 year deal.
A signing we didn't really need, who had a terrible debut. But battled back and was a useful utility, and gave his all. Not featured this year so no surprise really.

2023 LEAVERS

Wil Dagger immediate to Wakefield.
Wil Oakes immediate to Castleford.
Frankie Halton immediate to Leigh.
Lachlan Coote retired immediate.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall retiring end of season.
Jimmy Keinhorst released end of season.
Greg Richards to Toulouse.
Sam Wood to Castleford.

by The Beast Sat 07 Oct 2023, 8:07 am

Good luck today. Tough game at Wigan no question. I would like to see more of the usual KR open, off the cuff style of play, I am not sure the controlled style that beat Leigh will work v the Warriors.

by Luke Sat 07 Oct 2023, 2:09 pm

The Beast wrote:Good luck today. Tough game at Wigan no question. I would like to see more of the usual KR open, off the cuff style of play, I am not sure the controlled style that beat Leigh will work v the Warriors.

It's not so far, Wigan 30-6 up at start of 2nd half. Some strange decisions (Marshall hat trick was a knock on), and don't know why when Abdul came on Schnider wasn't taken off. But French & Field having a field day, both too good from Rovers.

by The Beast Sun 08 Oct 2023, 9:56 am

Yes, I saw the game, start to both halves killed any chance. Shame to finish that way but IMO does not define what has been a positive season.

by Luke Sun 08 Oct 2023, 2:32 pm

Agree it's a massive step forward, Wigan were the better side, there forwards gave the platform for there star players. But overall it's been a good season.

Brian Stow will become Roveers new head of rugby, leaving South Sydney to take up the role.
And our other mid season till end of season signing (Jack Walker has already left), Brad Schnider will be leaving to go to Penrith. Other than his 2 golden point winning drop goals, not really sure he showed his worth.

by Luke Tue 10 Oct 2023, 2:26 pm

Tom Opacic has signed a new 2 year contract extension (till 2026), a solid season which hopefully he will improve and move forward with.

Rowan Milnes has left the club, joining Castleford on a 2 year deal. Again, no surprise as was never going ro get much game time after May signing. Occasionally very good, but never really showed enough or was consistent enough.

2023 LEAVERS

Wil Dagger to Wakefield.
Wil Oakes to Castleford.
Frankie Halton to Leigh.
Lachlan Coote retired.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall retired.
Jack Walker to Hull FC.
Brad Schneider to Penrith.
Jimmy Keinhorst released.
Greg Richards to Toulouse.
Sam Woods to Castleford.
Rowan Milnes to Castleford.

by Luke Tue 10 Oct 2023, 11:28 pm

Another departure.
Rhys Kennedy has left the club with immediate effect, seemed okay didn't do much wrong. And hopefully he gets a new club soon (Salford are rumoured).
But the main reason for his release,
Rovers have announced the signing of Jai Whitbread from Wakefield (we needed a quota place, that's why Kennedy has gone). Whitehead has been brilliant since joining Trinity, and is a great signing.

2023 LEAVERS

Wil Dagger to Wakefield.
Wil Oakes to Castleford.
Frankie Halton to Leigh.
Lachlan Coote retired.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall retired.
Jack Walker to Hull FC.
Brad Schnieder to Penrith.
Jimmy Keinhorst released.
Rhys Kennedy released.
Greg Richards to Toulouse.
Sam Wood to Castleford.
Rowan Milnes to Castleford.

2023 NEW SIGNINGS.

Back- Corey Hall from Wakefield till 2025.
Back - Peta Hiku from North Queensland till 2026.
Back - Oliver Gildart from Dolphins till 2026.
Back - Tyronne May from Catalans till 2025.
Back- Niall Evalds from Castleford till 2025.
Frwrd - Jai Whitbread from Wakefield till 2026.
Frwrd - AJ Wallace from Bradford till 2025.

by Luke Thu 12 Oct 2023, 6:54 pm

Assistant coach Danny Mcguire has left the club. And joined Castleford as an assistant. Been good for Rovers, but surprised he's only gone as an assistant.

And Wil Dagger who left mid season to Wakefield, has left them and joined York on a 3 year deal.

by Luke Fri 13 Oct 2023, 5:50 pm

Rhys Lovegrove will be joining the coaching staff next year.
Good appointment, who has proven his worth, and since he played for the club knows it inside and out.

by Luke Fri 13 Oct 2023, 5:54 pm

Jimmy Keinhorst will be joining York on a 1 year deal.

by The Beast Fri 13 Oct 2023, 7:06 pm

Luke wrote:Assistant coach Danny Mcguire has left the club. And joined Castleford as an assistant. Been good for Rovers, but surprised he's only gone as an assistant.

And Wil Dagger who left mid season to Wakefield, has left them and joined York on a 3 year deal.

The rumour is that McGuire was offered the Head Coach role but turned it down, doesn't really make sense but who knows we all have our reasons.

Dagger & Keinhorst very good signings for York.

by Luke Sat 21 Oct 2023, 2:55 pm

Another departure, and this year's why signing.

Ethan Ryan has left the club to join Salford. I liked Ethan, really improved in his years at the club, gave his all. And I wish him all the success at Salford.
The signing is Reiss Butterworth. Who was league 1 player of the year, and a really good player. So the why is he signed a 1 year deal (with a year option), but plays in a position (hooker), that not only are Rovers really strong in, so can't see him getting any game time. And given Dewsbury promotion think it would have probably been better for him to stay at that club so Don't see why Rovers have signed him.

by Luke Tue 24 Oct 2023, 1:13 am

Congratulations to the women's team.

Who won all the trophies they competed in this year, including the grand final.

by The Beast Sat 28 Oct 2023, 10:14 am

Congratulations on the positive IMG gradings, I was pleased to see that KR have been rewarded for their efforts on and perhaps more importantly off the field. I am a bit surprised neighbours FC are so close.

by Luke Tue 31 Oct 2023, 5:45 pm

Not really,
Apart from not owning the stadium, Hull have a very good off field, and different teams structure in place. Plus crowds, etc. To be honest didn't really understand marks of grading, London being so low etc.

Rovers away kit is blue. And looks decent, for a change 2 good kits to choose from.

Ethan Ryan has been confirmed to Salford. As said before, like him, always gave 100% and improved massively.
Luis Johnson has also been released this is in no way a surprise.

by Luke Thu 02 Nov 2023, 3:09 pm

Rovers new assistant coach is Danny Ward (ex London, Castleford head coach) on a 2 year deal.
Interesting choice, obviously decent with a good knowledge and connections.

by Luke Fri 10 Nov 2023, 1:15 pm

3 more leavers, and 1 signing.

Leavers,
Harvey Reynolds and Jack Potter have left to join York. Both youngsters, and seeing as we're not that good at promoting and given youngsters games. Probably the best for there careers.
The big one is Kane Linnett has retired, a solid good player. Always gave 100%, and definitely in the top 10 overseas signings since the club joined sl, if not top 5 which shows how good he was over his 5 years.

2023 LEAVERS

Wil Dagger to Wakefield.
Wil Oakes to Castleford.
Rowan Milnes to Castleford.
Sam Wood to Castleford.
Jimmy Keinhorst to York.
Harvey Reynolds to York.
Jack Potter to York.
Jack Walker to Hull FC.
Brad Schnieder to Penrith.
Ethan Ryan to Salford.
Greg Richards to Toulouse.
Rhys Kennedy released.
Frankie Halton to Leigh.
Lachlan Coote retired.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall retired.
Kanye Linnett retired.

The new signing.
Keeping Tanginoa has joined the well traveled path from Wakefield. Another potentially outstanding signing, been excellent for Wakefield.

2023 NEW SIGNINGS

Back - Corey Hall from Wakefield 2025.
Back - Peta Hiku from North Queensland 2026.
Back - Oliver Gildart from Dolphins 2026.
Back - Tyronne May from Catalans 2025.
Back - Niall Evalds from Castleford 2025.
Hkr - Reiss Butterworth from Dewsbury 2024.
Frwrd - Jai Whitehead from Wakefield 2026.
Frwrd - Kelepi Tanginoa from Wakefield 2026.
Frwrd - AJ Wallace from Bradford 2025.

It's interesting that after a successful season last year. There have been a lot of coming and goings. Not that I'm disagreeing, although of the leavers were not going to play, and just be there. Whilst the signings are to replace the leavers, also add quality and are good signings.
Just the upheaval, especially if you add in a new head of rugby, 1 assistant leaving and a new 1. It is all pointing to an interesting and exciting time ahead.

by Luke Fri 10 Nov 2023, 2:47 pm

Rhyd Kennedy has found a new club, joining London Broncos.

by Luke Fri 10 Nov 2023, 7:42 pm

Rovers have announced that this year's duel registration partners are....... Featherstone.

I'm not a fan of duel registration, but this is an interesting one.

by Luke Thu 16 Nov 2023, 9:01 pm

Mikey Lewis has extended his contract (that wasn't due to end till 2025), by another 3 years till 2028.
This is excellent news.

by Luke Wed 22 Nov 2023, 11:11 pm

Rovers 1st two games have been announced, away at Hull FC then at home to Leeds. Both Thursday night games.

by Luke Thu 23 Nov 2023, 6:17 pm

The full fixture list.

RD 1 - Thurs 15th Feb - Hull FC - Away.
RD 2 - Thurs 22nd. - Leeds. - Home.
RD 3 - Sat 2nd March - Salford - Away.
RD 4 - Thurs 7th. - Warrington - Home.
RD 5 - Sat 16th. - Huddersfield - Away.
RD 6 - Fri 29th. - Hull FC.- Home.
RD 7 - Fri 5th April. - London - Home.
Rd 8 - Sat 20th. - Catalans - Away.
RD 9 - Fri 26th. - Wigan - Home.
RD 10 - Sat 4th May. - St Helens - Home.
RD 11 - Thurs 9th. - Warrington - Away.
Rd12 - sun 26th. - London - Away.
Rd13 - Sat 1st June. - Leigh - Home.
Rd14 - Fri 14th. - Huddersfield - Home.
Rd15 - Thurs 20th. - Castleford - Away.
RD 16 - Fri 5th July. - Catalans - Home.
RD 17 - Sat 13th. - Hull fc - Away.
RD 18 - Sat 20th. - Leeds - Away.
RD 19 - Fri 26th. - London - Home.
RD 20 -Sat 3rd Aug. - Warrington - Away.
Rd 21 - Fri 9th Augest. - Castleford - Home.
RD 22 - Magic - sun 18th - Catalans - neutral.
RD 23 - Fri 23rd. - St Helens - Away.
RD 24 - Fri 30th. - Salford - Home.
RD 25 - Fri 6th Sept. - Wigan - Away.
RD 26 - Fri 13th. - Leigh - away.
RD 27 - Fri 20th. - Leeds - Home.

Magic weekend is at Elland RD.

The challenge Cup dates from when Rovers will be in the draw.
RD 16 23rd/24th March, Quarter finals 12th/13th April, Semi Finals 18th/19th May, Final 8th June.

by The Beast Sun 26 Nov 2023, 9:57 am

The Hull derby an impressive start to the season.

by Luke Fri 05 Jan 2024, 11:57 am

Jordan Abdull has left the club and joined Catalans on a season long loan. Which given his contract is till 2026, would indicate Eovers are willing to let him go for a fee.
Given his injury record (he's never played more than 14 games a season in his 4 years), and the fact we've got May & Lewis, him leaving pprobably not a big surprise.

by Luke Sat 13 Jan 2024, 5:09 pm

Rovers add winger Joe Burgess from Salford on a year deal.
He's a finisher, but really not what we needed, in a position we have cover. So not sure why.

by Luke Thu 18 Jan 2024, 4:54 am

Rovers have announced there squad numbers. Year in brackets are when there contract should expire (providing not sold etc) if longer than this year. Youngsters not sure of contract status that's why it's blank at bottom.

1- Peta Hiku - (2026).
2- Niall Evalds - (2025).
3- Tom Opacic - (2026).
4- Oliver Gildart - (2026).
5- Ryan Hall.
7- Mikey Lewis - (2028).
8- Sauaso Sue - (2026).
9- Jez Litten - (2027).
10- George King - (2027).
11- Dean Hadley.
12- James Batchelor - (2026).
13- Elliot Minchella - (2026) capt.
14- Matt Parcell.
15- Sam Luckley.
16- Jai Whitbread - (2026).
19 - Yusef Aydin.
20- Kelepi Tanginoa - (2026).
21- Corey Hall - (2025).
22- Phoniex Laula-Togaga'e - (2025).
23- Louis Senior.
24- Reiss Butterworth.
25- Harvey Moore.
26- AJ Wallace - (2025).
27- Tyronne May - (2025).
28- Zack Fishwick - (2026).
29- Louix Gorman.
30- Leo Tennison.
31- Lennie Ellis.
32- Connor Bailey.
33- Harvey Horne.
34- Neil Tchamambe.
35- Joe Burgess.

by Luke Fri 02 Feb 2024, 11:50 am

Well got my ticket for the away Derby 1st game of the season. Should be a good time, if you take away the nerves, anxiety and crowd trouble.

by The Beast Sat 10 Feb 2024, 9:10 am

Luke wrote:Well got my ticket for the away Derby 1st game of the season. Should be a good time, if you take away the nerves, anxiety and crowd trouble.

Should be a good game, crowd trouble no-one wants and needs to be dealt with, I include Bradford who were fined for inappropriate chants made towards James Child.

Really pleased for Minchella to get the Captains armband. He was excellent at Bradford, good to see him thriving in a full time environment.

by Luke Thu 15 Feb 2024, 11:57 pm

The Beast wrote:
Luke wrote:Well got my ticket for the away Derby 1st game of the season. Should be a good time, if you take away the nerves, anxiety and crowd trouble.

Should be a good game, crowd trouble no-one wants and needs to be dealt with, I include Bradford who were fined for inappropriate chants made towards James Child.

Really pleased for Minchella to get the Captains armband. He was excellent at Bradford, good to see him thriving in a full time environment.

He's been outstanding at Rovers, really deserves it.

by Luke Fri 16 Feb 2024, 12:09 am

Rovers win easily.

Defensively absolutely outstanding, at no point did Hull look like scoring. Offensively still need abit of work, which will come when the players get to know each other better. But full value for the easy win. Good team performance.

The 2 Hull sending offs, the first is plain dumb. The 2nd whilst also dumb, was more reactionary. Both fully deserved, as were the sin binnings which again both dumb.

Whilst being at the game, watching Rovers win, was great. Wish it was more of a game.

by Luke Fri 16 Feb 2024, 6:17 am

Luke wrote:Rovers win easily.

Defensively absolutely outstanding, at no point did Hull look like scoring. Offensively still need abit of work, which will come when the players get to know each other better. But full value for the easy win. Good team performance.

The 2 Hull sending offs, the first is plain dumb. The 2nd whilst also dumb, was more reactionary. Both fully deserved, as were the sin binnings which again both dumb.

Whilst being at the game, watching Rovers win, was great. Wish it was more of a game.

And it's fairly obvious we need someone else as our goal kicker, Hiku really isn't the answer.

Should also add, what I put about our attack I stand by, but to score 5 tries when not at your best, shows steel and should scare teams.
And as I put, wish it was more of a game, as bad as Hull were, Rovers were dominant and full deserved the 2 points, but it was abit boring watching a 1 sided game especially in a Derby for the first game. Obviously ecstatic Rovers won.

by Luke Fri 16 Feb 2024, 10:10 pm

Sam Luckley. Has signed a contract extension till the end of 2027 season.
Solid 1st year, good to see him continue to be at the club.

by The Beast Sun 18 Feb 2024, 10:08 am

Luke wrote:
Luke wrote:Rovers win easily.

Defensively absolutely outstanding, at no point did Hull look like scoring. Offensively still need abit of work, which will come when the players get to know each other better. But full value for the easy win. Good team performance.

The 2 Hull sending offs, the first is plain dumb. The 2nd whilst also dumb, was more reactionary. Both fully deserved, as were the sin binnings which again both dumb.

Whilst being at the game, watching Rovers win, was great. Wish it was more of a game.
And it's fairly obvious we need someone else as our goal kicker, Hiku really isn't the answer.

Should also add, what I put about our attack I stand by, but to score 5 tries when not at your best, shows steel and should scare teams.
And as I put, wish it was more of a game, as bad as Hull were, Rovers were dominant and full deserved the 2 points, but it was abit boring watching a 1 sided game especially in a Derby for the first game. Obviously ecstatic Rovers won.

Always nice to beat the neighbours!! With regarding to kicking having seen a couple of Hiku, I am sure he will get better in better conditions but Minchella kicked a few whilst at Bradford. He's not Danny Brough but won't head for the corner flag.

by Luke Sat 24 Feb 2024, 2:08 am

Rovers have made 2 signings, 1 straight away, and 1 for next year.

The one from straight away is half back Ben Reynolds on a 2 year deal.

The one for next year is Jared Warer-Hargreaves. Who is leaving Sydney Roosters after 15 years. Nor sure about this one, as a name excellent. And he's been a great player over his career. But we have alot of forwards already next year, not sure we need another one.

by The Beast Sat 24 Feb 2024, 3:58 pm

Luke wrote:Rovers have made 2 signings, 1 straight away, and 1 for next year.

The one from straight away is half back Ben Reynolds on a 2 year deal.

The one for next year is Jared Warer-Hargreaves. Who is leaving Sydney Roosters after 15 years. Nor sure about this one, as a name excellent. And he's been a great player over his career. But we have alot of forwards already next year, not sure we need another one.

Ben Reynolds is a very sensible signing IMO with Jordan Abdul moving on. Waerea-Hargreaves, yes he is 35 but look how Kenny-Dowall went for KR. If is is 75% of the player he was it will be an excellent signing + the impact and influence he could have on what appears to be an excellent culture.

by Luke Sun 25 Feb 2024, 12:05 pm

The Beast wrote:
Luke wrote:Rovers have made 2 signings, 1 straight away, and 1 for next year.

The one from straight away is half back Ben Reynolds on a 2 year deal.

The one for next year is Jared Warer-Hargreaves. Who is leaving Sydney Roosters after 15 years. Nor sure about this one, as a name excellent. And he's been a great player over his career. But we have alot of forwards already next year, not sure we need another one.

Ben Reynolds is a very sensible signing IMO with Jordan Abdul moving on. Waerea-Hargreaves, yes he is 35 but look how Kenny-Dowall went for KR. If is is 75% of the player he was it will be an excellent signing + the impact and influence he could have on what appears to be an excellent culture.

I agree about Reynolds, though where Lewis plays becomes interesting.

Warera-Hargreaves I agree, just not sure given the forwards we have weather he was a need (for example AJ Wallace will at best manage a couple of games in his 2 years). Off field great, on field nor sure we needed him.

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