Jessica Lane
BBC Look North

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They've waited 45 years for a Challenge Cup win and it seems some fans are already dreaming of their next piece of silverware.

Graham Gedney started off life a Hull FC supporter but switched allegiances when he moved to East Hull.

He watched the Robins historic Wembley win yesterday with his grandchildren and said victory has ushered in a "new era" for the team.

"This is just the beginning," he said with a smile on his face.

Image source, BBC/Jessica Lane

Along Holderness Road, dozens of people are gathering to watch the parade go by.

They've got flags, their faces are painted and they're cheering Hull KR on, even though the buses haven't gone past yet.

Meanwhile Piper, seven, is one of those waiting. She can't believe the Robins are Challenge Cup winners and, as a rugby player herself, wants to play at Wembley one day.

Mike White
Sports Editor on BBC Radio Humberside

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When you think of Hull Kingston Rovers and the Challenge Cup, you’re instantly drawn to names such as Millward, Hubbard and Fairbairn. Fast forward 45 years and it’s Lewis, Minchella and Davies to cement their place in the Red and White history books.

When the full-time hooter sounded, and the 2025 version of the Robins were officially crowned as Challenge Cup winners, you could almost sense four decades-worth of collective relief flood the bodies of those supporters who’ve followed their team through the good times and bad.

Eight years ago, Rovers were playing against the likes of Swinton, Rochdale and Batley having been relegated from Super League.

Since that time, with an admirable level of graft on and off-the-field, and particularly the appointment of Willie Peters as head coach, this team have become a genuine force of rugby league and no longer the "plucky underdog".

Now, they’re back among the sport’s elite and ready to show this more than just a one-off. They’re already setting their sights on a return to October’s Grand Final at Old Trafford having lost their debut outing there last season.

But today, that might just be parked for a few hours to allow everyone to bask in the glory that will be bestowed on them as part of this homecoming parade through the streets of east Hull and the city centre.

Nick Pinkney, who played for Hull Kingston Rovers between 2002-2004 is on the balcony of Hull City Hall in Queen Victoria Square waiting for the players to arrive.

“How many times in your lifetime would you get the opportunity to be up here and watch and witness this from this perspective,” he said.

Pinkney lifted the Challenge Cup at Wembley for the Sheffield Eagles in 1998, but not for Hull KR who he supports. “This is my community – this is the community that I grew up in. It’s been a long, long wait”, he said.

“Saturday was an emotional day and the game was a tough watch at times.

“That emotion at the end, it was absolute relief at the end and it was absolutely unbelievable to watch and to witness.”

Image source, BBC/Dale Baxter

That last post might have been a bit premature because it looks like the party has well and truly started in Hull city centre.

If it looks like this an hour and a half before the parade arrives, what will the atmosphere be like when the crowds finally get a glimpse of their heroes and the all-important Challenge Cup trophy?

The victory parade isn't due to arrive in Queen Victoria Square until 18:00 BST and, by the time it gets there, some fans will have spent more than three hours waiting for their heroes.

It's already starting to become a sea of red and white scarves, shirts, horns and other memorabilia and it will only get busier as we head towards this evening.

Hopefully, for the fans outside, the weather will stay nice for the next few hours. We've had a bit of sunshine, rain and wind so far today but, after a 45-year wait for a Challenge Cup win, it probably doesn't matter.

It's been 45 years since Hull Kingston Rovers last won the Challenge Cup (we won't mention who they beat on that occasion) and here's the moment that sealed their latest win.

The video referee might have needed to be involved to confirm Tom Davies' 78th-minute try but Mikey Lewis' calm conversion was as clear as it needed to be, when it mattered most to the Robins.

Image source, Hull KR

If you're wondering what the parade will look like we've already been given a glimpse of the customised open-top bus after Hull KR posted a few pics this morning.

It will leave Craven Park at 17:00 BST, make its way through east Hull before arriving at Hull City Hall in Victoria Square at 18:00.

If you're on the route you can send us your pictures by clicking here.

The excitement is building ahead of the parade to celebrate Hull Kingston Rovers' Challenge Cup win.

The bus carrying the players, staff and the all-important trophy will be leaving Craven Park at 17:00 BST.

You can see all the details of where it is going by clicking here or by watching this handy video.

If you can't get to the parade (or want to avoid the weather) BBC Radio Humberside will be live on the bus itself, on the Hull City Hall balcony and in Queen Victoria Square. You can hear the coverage on 95.9FM, DAB or on BBC Sounds.

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the big Hull Kingston Rovers celebrations after they clinched the Challenge Cup at Wembley on Saturday.

The 8-6 win over the Warrington Wolves was the first time the Robins have won a major trophy since 1980 and, to mark the occasion, we'll bring you all the action as an open top bus makes its way around the city.

There's live coverage on BBC Radio Humberside too which you can listen to on 95.9FM, DAB and BBC Sounds.

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