Hull KR continue to build for next season with Eribe Doro becoming their third signing for 2025 last month. The Bradford Bulls prop follows Tom Davies and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in committing to the Robins for next season, giving Willie Peters another strong side to work with.
We also know that Ryan Hall and Matt Parcell will be leaving the club at the end of this season. With that in mind, here’s a look at how Rovers could line up next season.
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Full back: Niall Evalds
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Evalds has excelled at full-back for the Robins since making the move from Castleford Tigers in the off-season to replace Lachlan Coote. The position is his while he’s fit and firing on all cylinders.
Wingers: Tom Davies, Joe Burgess
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It’s clear that Davies has been signed to replace Leeds Rhinos-bound Hall. The Catalans Dragons man arrives with bags of experience and KR fans will be desperate to see him continue the form he has shown over the last five seasons for the Dragons. Joe Burgess has bagged nine tries since joining Rovers following his release by Salford Red Devils.
Centres: Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart
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When they’re fit, it seems as though Hiku and Gildart could be KR’s first choice centre pairing, edging out Jack Broadbent and Tom Opacic. Hiku has scored 12 tries in his first season with the Robins and while Gildart hasn’t had the best of luck with injuries, his talent when he’s fit and firing is undeniable.
Half-backs: Tyrone May, Mikey Lewis
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May looks at home in east Hull after making the move from Catalans Dragons over the off-season. He’s already built up a lethal partnership with local lad Lewis, who could well be involved in this autumn’s Test series with Samoa.
Front-row: Jared Waerea-Hargeaves, Jez Litten, Sauaso Sue
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Waerea-Hargreaves’ arrival in east Hull promises to be huge for Super League. The New Zealand international is a superstar of the game Down Under and he’ll be gracing the Super League with his presence next time around. He’ll make up one part of what promises to be a threatening pack, with Sauaso Sue likely to play a key role, too, either from the start or off the bench. Parcell’s departure makes Litten the only starting hooker option.
Back-row: Kelepi Tanginoa, James Batchelor; Elliot Minchella
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There’s competition for places in the Rovers’ back row and Peters wouldn’t want it any other way. The above trio, plus Jai Whitbread and Dean Hadley, give Rovers strength in depth, experience and leadership.
Bench: Jai Whitbread, Eribe Doro, Dean Hadley, Sam Luckley
As mentioned above, Whitbread and Hadley provide back row depth in this line-up for Hull KR, and if needed Hadley is able to play anywhere in the pack, even hooker, as he did earlier in his career. Doro adds to Peters’ front-row options, while the likes of Jack Brown and Jack Broadbent are unfortunate to miss out.
