“Emotional” fans are back but away teams dominate and Hull KR relegation fears over already – How social media reacted

Last night saw last year’s Grand Finalists maintain their perfect starts, the Wolves lose out to the Giants, a Challenge Cup hangover in Hull and a shock defeat for Castleford. But the biggest headline of the night was the return of fans. With that in mind, how did social media react to last night’s rugby?

In the Sky game last night a Huddersfield side guided by the mercurial Aidan Sezer defeated Warrington after a blistering start. Unsurprisingly, Sezer was given plenty of credit.

Whatever Aidan Sezer is being paid by Huddersfield Giants, they are getting a bargain.

— The Rugby Tourist (@rugby_tourist) May 17, 2021

Another impressive Giant was superb centre Ricky Leutele who produced his best performance since joining Huddersfield in the winter.

Mamo is really struggling against leutele. Clueless in the opposition 20 again as well.

— James Gleave (@jamesgleavo) May 17, 2021

Some neutrals couldn’t contain themselves as Wire fans returned only to see their team and the famous Greg Inglis 20-0 down at halftime.

Imagine spending the last 12+ months waiting to see the legendary Greg Inglis play for your club, finally get let into the ground and then you go 20-0 down by half-time?#TheirYear

— Paul Bentham – As Seen On 🦣 & 🧵 (@PaulBenthamEsq) May 17, 2021

Despite getting on the scoresheet, Inglis received plenty of criticism perhaps due to the lofty expectation of him.

Greg Inglis is the very model of an expensive, disappointing Aussie star recruit so far #SLWarHud

— Alex Harrowell (@yorksranter) May 17, 2021

Two and a half games in and Greg Inglis has been horrific.

— You’ve Got a Loose Wire (@ALooseWire) May 17, 2021

Would love to know how much Greg Inglis is getting for this 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ #Shocking

— Jon Eccles (@ecclesy) May 17, 2021

The only home team to claim a win last night were Champions St Helens who were once again inspired by the brilliant Regan Grace who appears to be rekindling Welsh rugby.

If there’s one Regan Grace then there’s 17 and more waiting to be found… getting @WalesRugbyL back to the @IntRL top table should be a priority in the next decade. https://t.co/wgyyI7nlMj

— Andrew Foster (@andrewfoster101) May 17, 2021

Elsewhere, Leigh again came close to a first win of the season against rivals Wigan. In the end Wigan had too much for the gallant Centurions but twitter didn’t miss the opportunity to rub salt into Leigh’s wounds.

https://twitter.com/JohnGorner/status/1394391858277715968

The fans were undoubtedly involved in the game and despite the result the Leigh supporters were ready to clap the players – they were quite clearly glad to be back.

I was in that stand and we'll clap any player that comes over to show appreciation at full time, regardless of which team they play for.

— Rob Tickle (@robtickle1) May 17, 2021

Shockingly, Castleford were this time on the wrong end of a late try against Hull KR having scored one of their own against the Robins in the cup earlier in the season. Suddenly, Rovers fans are a little more optimistic about the campaign.

Great win for Hull KR v Castleford- another couple of wins and teams below them lose , pre season fears of relegation gone

— Geoff Smith (@GeoffSm93154422) May 17, 2021

The Tigers, along with Hull FC, Warrington and Leigh, failed to welcome their supporters back with a win and Twitter found it amusing.

https://twitter.com/BenHammonds6/status/1394393368021684234

https://twitter.com/DeanHallbert/status/1394390688809291776

The disappointment of losing at home stretched to Hull FC.

Gutted #Hullfc

— Andrew Mansell (@andy_mansell72) May 17, 2021

https://twitter.com/whitts1974/status/1394401291766480902

https://twitter.com/KHxrdy/status/1394397773223579651

Hull KR fans certainly enjoyed it.

Great win by @hullkrofficial tonight, glad to see @hullfcofficial are still the Hull FC of old.

— Tim Clark (@timclark59) May 17, 2021

Their enjoyment did lead to quite the dispute between the two sets of Hull supporters, however.

https://twitter.com/benosmith17/status/1394402336542531584

Of course, there’s no getting away from the fact that yesterday’s biggest story was the return of fans and the massive step in the right direction this symbolises. Despite the results going against the home teams in the main, they were glad to be back.

Monday night SuperLeague and English Premiership Rugby. I am very jealous of all those lucky enough to be be amongst the first supporters back watching in person.

— The Rugby Tourist (@rugby_tourist) May 17, 2021

https://twitter.com/larmour_andre/status/1394385648191262722