Hull KR host Leigh Leopards on Sunday afternoon as the two unbeaten teams in Super League face off against each other.
So far, the Robins are four from four whilst the only blemish on Leigh’s record is their draw against Hull FC with both sides looking very strong in the early stages of the season.
Both sides cruised through their Challenge Cup ties against Championship opposition meaning that confidence will be high, however, the Leopards are winless against Hull KR in their past few games.
Leigh were even nilled on two occasions by Willie Peters’ side in 2024 and the Hull KR defence is still incredibly fearsome having already nilled Salford this season.
As for Leigh, they’ve found a way to grit games out as seen in that incredible season opener against Wigan Warriors when they won 1-0 after golden point.
Looking ahead to Sunday’s game, both teams have named their 21-man squads.
Hull KR team news
The 21-man squad for Sunday’s clash against Leigh is IN 👊#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/LkT1oT8ATb
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) March 21, 2025
Hull KR have seen Niall Evalds leave and Arthur Mourgue arrive but Willie Peters was clear when speaking to the press that the Frenchman would not feature this weekend, with Jack Broadbent elected to play full-back.
He also confirmed that Dean Hadley would be back and that’s proven true with the forward a major boost, especially in the absence of Rhyse Martin who has sidelined for around four months with a quadriceps injury.
Joe Burgess (hip) also returns whilst players who were rested against Oldham such as veterans Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Micky McIlorum are both back in the fray, alongside Mikey Lewis who was also rested.
Hull KR 21-man squad: Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis,Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Dean Hadley, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella, Michael McIlorum, Sam Luckley, Jai Whitbread, Jack Broadbent, Danny Richardson, Kelepi Tanginoa, Jack Brown, Bill Leyland, AJ Wallace
Leigh Leopards team news
𝗛𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗞𝗥 𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗
Adrian has selected his squad ahead of the trip to Hull KR pic.twitter.com/FHphPgjPc8
— Leigh Leopards (@LeighLeopardsRL) March 21, 2025
Adrian Lam confirmed that Darnell McIntosh would miss out after having only just returned with the winger popping his AC joint, ruling him out for four to eight weeks.
Meanwhile, Josh Charnley, Robbie Mulhern and Frankie Halton all remain absent but there is a boost that Gaz O’Brien returns after missing last week’s game.
With both Charnley and McIntosh missing, it likely means a chance for either Bailey Hodgson or AJ Towse once again with both men impressing when called upon so far.
Leigh Leopards 21-man squad: David Armstrong, Tesi Niu, Umyla Hanley, Gaz O’Brien, Lachlan Lam, Owen Trout, Edwin Ipape, Jack Hughes, Isaac Liu, Aaron Pene, Alec Tuitavake, Matt Davis, Brad Dwyer, Keanan Brand, Louis Brogan, Ethan O’Neill, Andrew Badrock, Ben McNamara, Nathan Wilde, Bailey Hodgson, AJ Towse
