Last night was a scintillating night of rugby league. Castleford put on an attacking clinic as they ploughed through Leigh, Champions St Helens had too much for Wakefield after a pointless first half before Hull KR created history in a narrow victory against Huddersfield.
It was one of those nights that made you glad to be a Super League fan.
But how did the world see it? We’re looking at how social media reacted to last night’s rugby.
Let’s start with the Tigers who were simply mesmeric as they ran rings round a hapless Leigh side. Surprisingly, both Liam Watts and Grant Millington made speedy breaks where they showed the pace of wingers and social media loved it.
We have wingers for props
— Steven Donnelly (@stevedonnelly86) April 17, 2021
Grant Millington stop it! He's bulldozed his way through a huge gap at a speed rolling back those years, and then feeds Evalds on the inside. 28-0 #rugbyleague
— Mark F (@Pleyndamour) April 16, 2021
Fastest or fattest 😂
— Liam Watts (@WATTSY7890) April 16, 2021
Despite the joy those two efforts provided the Cas faithful, the Leigh fans weren’t happy about it at all.
Don't look bad going forward but defence is horrendous. We don't look pumped up for games since Wigan, where's the desire?
— Kevin Ratcliffe (@The_Kevster) April 17, 2021
On the other hand, despite being on the wrong end of the score line ultimately, Wakefield fans were really impressed with a first half that saw them keep the Champions scoreless.
Waiting for the hate to start on Wakefield. Put a right stint in that first half, outstanding trinity. Hope it’s not taking too much out of the tank so we can back that up second half.
— Martin Osborne (@martinozzy01) April 16, 2021
Well done lads let's keep it going😊👍
— alison north (@NorthAlison) April 16, 2021
After a nervy first half, Saints fans were simply relieved to pull ahead in the second stanza.
Saints 0-0 at half time…….wow.
— Truth Talking Maverick (@TruthTalkingMav) April 16, 2021
Normal Service is resumed down at the TWS
— Truth Talking Maverick (@TruthTalkingMav) April 16, 2021
That was better in the 2nd half. Wingfield looks a promising young lad. Makinson’s GK is superb.
— Kev HMHB (@trumptonriots) April 16, 2021
But the best action of course came in Hull KR’s clash with Huddersfield as the two produced a classic end to end battle. It also led to a piece of history as Ben Crooks scored Super League’s fastest try. Although not everyone was very impressed.
LOL if you're calling that defence professional…
— Jesse Kuch (@JesseKuch) April 17, 2021
Lesson 1 – never let the ball bounce
— Ian Stapleton (@StumpyIan25) April 16, 2021
Pretty embarrassing for SL to be honest. You'd expect it in a Sunday league match.
— Neil G (@NeilGodliman) April 16, 2021
Yet the vast majority were wowed by the brilliant spectacle.
Oh what a game! Super League history was made when Ben Crooks scored a try for Hull Kingston Rovers in just 7 secs. There was drama, controversy and excitement in this encounter with the Huddersfield Giants. At 24-24 with a few minutes to go a drop goal meant a win for HKR 25-24.
— dianne gibbons MBE (@dianne_gibbons) April 16, 2021
Unfortunately, the game was sullied by some controversial refereeing decisions and social media wasn’t happy especially when it came to Hull KR’s disallowed try when Lee Gaskell was said to have been taken out.
Lee Gaskell when he sees Shaun Kenny-Dowall approaching pic.twitter.com/rN6dLLuILQ
— Nathan Archer (@Nathanarcher99) April 16, 2021
Lee Gaskell pic.twitter.com/4OmkLxDc73
— Erin (@smithson_erin) April 16, 2021
Live pictures from @Giantsrl early morning training session as Lee Gaskell practices his techniques pic.twitter.com/aexVtHxGna
— James Purling (@Jahmez_HKR) April 17, 2021
Video Ref should be dropped for that decision.
— Ben Long (@LongyWTID) April 16, 2021
Trevor Beevers
April 17, 2021 at 2:27 pm
Enjoyed K.R game great advert for attacking rugby. Went right to the final minutes. Anyone could have won the game.