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Hull KR Edge Leigh 20–16 for Eighth Straight Win

The result bolsters their league push, with Arthur Mourgue's fitness now in focus.

Overview

  • Hull KR won 20-16 over Leigh Leopards to extend their streak to eight straight victories and move up to fourth in the Super League table.
  • Returning fullback Arthur Mourgue scored on his first game back from a February pectoral rupture before leaving late while holding the same area, with assessment to follow.
  • Peta Hiku, Tom Davies and Mourgue scored KR’s tries, while Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Josh Charnley and Jack Hughes crossed for Leigh.
  • Selection shaped the contest as Joe Batchelor sat out under concussion protocols, Rhyse Martin started and kicked four goals, and Karl Lawton got the nod over Jez Litten at hooker.
  • A pre-match downpour left a slick surface that drove handling errors for both sides and helped keep the score tight throughout.