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On Friday night, Hull KR strengthened their position in the Super League standings by securing a convincing 36-6 victory over Castleford Tigers at home. This result has propelled the Robins into a tie for second place in the “home table” of the league. Meanwhile, Huddersfield Giants suffered a narrow 23-22 defeat against Catalans Dragons, leaving them second from bottom in the home table.
Hull KR’s Fortress-Like Atmosphere
Willie Peters’ Hull KR side has now won 9 of their 11 home matches in the 2024 Super League season, with their only losses coming against Warrington Wolves and Catalans Dragons. Notably, the defeat against Warrington was by a mere two-point margin, while the recent home loss to Catalans was decided in Golden Point extra time when Theo Fages’ drop goal secured the win for the Dragons.
In the dominant performance against Castleford, Peta Hiku, Joe Burgess (2), Mikey Lewis, Ryan Hall, Niall Evalds and Tyrone May all crossed the line for tries, with Lewis adding four conversions. This result showcases the fortress-like atmosphere that Craven Park has become for the Robins this season.
Huddersfield Giants’ Home Woes
Contrastingly, Huddersfield Giants have only managed to secure two home victories in the 2024 campaign. On Friday, they mounted a spirited comeback from 14-0 and 22-10 deficits, with Jake Bibby, Kevin Naiqama, Sam Hewitt and Tui Lolohea scoring tries, and Jake Connor adding three conversions. However, they ultimately fell short, losing 23-22 to the Dragons, continuing their frustrating home form this year.
“With London Broncos being the only other Super League club with just two home wins, Huddersfield’s struggles at the John Smith’s Stadium have been a recurring theme for their supporters in 2024. The Giants will be eager to improve their home record as the season progresses.”
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