“I genuinely hope they get in the play-offs” – How social media reacted to last night’s rugby

Last night, Hull KR, Catalans, Leeds and Salford claimed vital wins in a brilliant night of rugby across Europe. Well, that was my view but what was yours? How did social media see it?

Let’s start with the Sky game in Hull. Hull KR came up with a superb opening quarter to blow Wigan away. Despite a spirited Warriors fightback, the Robins held on for a vital win in terms of their play-off aspirations. Many now hope they’ll have what it takes to secure their place in the top six.

Hull KR are a breath of fresh air. Superb attacking rugby and a absolute pleasure to watch. I genuinely hope they get in the play offs. Love watching KR even above my own team. Tony Smith deserves a huge amount of credit! Great coach! #RugbyLeague #HullKR

— Michael Foster (@Michael36514881) August 13, 2021

However, there are concerns over whether they’ll meet the all-important 18 game mark which is required of any side looking to finish in the top six. Some people believe the league absolutely has to stick to the rule if they want the play-offs to mean anything.

They MUST stick to the minimum 18 games player rule. Wigan have played 4 more games than Saints and Hull at present and 5 more than Hull KR. You can’t have teams in top 6 playoffs with such a vast difference in games played

— David Beeston (@DavidBeeston) August 5, 2021

Meanwhile, Ryan Hall might not have celebrated his 400th appearance with a try but he conjured up a superb assist for Kane Linnett’s decisive scored and he earned rave reviews.

Tony Smith again showing he’s the best coach in super league. Ryan Hall a top signing too.

— Paul Redhead (@paulredhead1) August 13, 2021

https://twitter.com/Robjkas10/status/1426276432989368330?s=20

However, the Wigan wingers also caught the eye with some sensational finishes.

According to clarkey… Ryan Hall is best finisher in the league.
Marshy – hold my beer.

— Jess Foxley-Brookes (@Jessfoxleyxo) August 13, 2021

https://twitter.com/paulrud1/status/1426268540835926022?s=20

Elsewhere, Salf0rd stunted Huddersfield’s recent momentum with a gutsy win. It evidently left a bitter taste for Huddersfield fans.

Morning @Giantsrl are we done yet? Burkey’s surely broke the record now for the longest sin-binning…

Last try wins and we’ll call it a day 🤝 https://t.co/BpeFfhE1ED

— Salford Red Devils 👹 (@SalfordDevils) August 14, 2021

For Salford supporters it was sweet revenge beating the coach who left them.

Ian Watson you tit, show some grace to the club you abandoned. You keep digging a bigger hole! @SalfordDevils
PS club twitter is 🔥

— Ange (@redang55) August 13, 2021

@Giantsrl Ian Watson, Luke Yates, Josh Jones, that fitness instructor, the full time kit cleaner, cowbell knobhead…your boys took one hell of a beating!@SalfordDevils pic.twitter.com/m5xsrW5D7W

— Steve Aldcroft (@steveald) August 13, 2021

Ian Watson has claimed in his interview after the game 'Salford didn't win the game'

Okay Einstein, who did? 🐍🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/zo59cNsl9e

— The Salford Faithful 🐝 (@SRDFaithful) August 13, 2021

Meanwhile, despite defeat, Hull FC fans were relatively pleased with their efforts against the table topping Dragons.

Good effort from a weakened side. Just take that into the derby and try to keep it up for more than 65 minutes.

— – (@chielinilookout) August 13, 2021

https://twitter.com/harvey96x/status/1426258174680649738?s=20

Back in England, Leeds came up with the win over at Leigh. However, it could prove to be a damaging victory for the Rhinos with Luke Gale limping off in the first quarter of the game. It very well could end his season meaning the Rhinos’ first choice halfback pairing will have only managed 10 minutes alongside each other this term. It’s safe to say Leeds fans are concerned about what the future holds without their talisman.

🦏 Leeds Rhinos;

"Hi Warrington Wolves, it's Leeds Rhinos here, could we please have Blake Austin now?…for this season? We've got one or two injury problems and we think Blake would-"

🐺 *Beep beep beep*

🦏 Leeds Rhinos;

"…….Hello?"

— The Lot Pod (@Lot_17a) August 14, 2021

https://twitter.com/Unitedrhinos/status/1426286402342375424?s=20

So Luke Gale has the same injury as what Alex Mellor has, sadly that’s his season over.

— Rhinos Faithful 💙💛 (@RhinosFaithful) August 13, 2021

The injury to Gale forced Richard Agar to move Kruise Leeming into the halves but he once again impressed in the role.

Kruise Leeming is such a good half back 😍🏉

— Rhinos Faithful 💙💛 (@RhinosFaithful) August 13, 2021

Some @leedsrhinos fans don’t rate Kruise Leeming. Hopefully it’s just the “fans” who watch every now and again on sky. He’s a special talent as is only going to get better. Watch the difference next year when he just plays at 9 instead of moving into 7 half way through games.

— Duncan Childs (@dunc56) August 7, 2021