Super League: Hull KR 32-10 Wakefield Trinity - Coote inspires impressive win

Lachlan Coote scored a try and helped create others in an impressive display for Rovers

Lachlan Coote helped Hull KR to a sixth straight win, their best run since 2009, with victory over Wakefield.

Rovers took advantage of the wind and a dominant left-edge to move to an 16-0 half-time lead, with Kane Linnett, Coote and Shaun Kenny-Dowall scoring.

Ethan Ryan added to the lead after the break with a double, but Jacob Miller responded with Trinity's first try.

Lewis Murphy reduced arrears further but Ryan Hall and Linnett scores put the game beyond doubt for the Robins.

After an eventful week which saw boss Tony Smith confirm his end-of-season exit on the back of a gruelling Easter period, Rovers put all their off-field dramas behind them with a comprehensive display.

By contrast, Wakefield have slipped brutally since their Challenge Cup exit by Wigan, with heavy defeats by Castleford and Wigan before today's loss in East Hull.

The hosts took the game by the scruff of the neck, with full-back Coote chiming in brilliantly on the left to combine with former North Queensland team-mate Linnett for the opener.

Kenny-Dowall turned provider for Coote with an offload and then scored himself as Rowan Milnes provided the assist.

Murphy was denied a score by some stern Rovers defence in the opening period as Trinity finished the half on the front foot, but that optimism was swiftly punctured when Ryan twice scored in the second period.

Miller's try from a Ryan error provided some respite, as did another spectacular touchdown from the emerging Murphy, but Hall's score out wide and another blast through from Linnett saw Wakefield's wind swept from their sails.

Hull KR boss Tony Smith on the impact of his midweek reveal:

"People are respectful of my decision. I've hardly had anything of any negative consequence and I'm not sure why there should be. I only said I was finishing at the end of my contract, not quitting.

"I tried to be as diplomatic as I could and I've been honest. I told my players first - I work for my players, that's my first priority, they're the ones who decide whether I'm a good coach or a bad coach.

"I had to speak to Neil straight afterwards and then I had press."

On backing up at Easter with an unbeaten run:

"To get three wins over those seven days is a great accomplishment by the players. They dug deep. It's not been easy by any means, particularly the Toulouse game over there.

"We played pretty fresh today for large parts. It's easier to energise a team that's won a couple."

Wakefield head coach Willie Poching:

"We're in a bit of a rut at the moment, that's quite obvious, and we've got to get out of it.

"I'm hurting just like the players. I'm disappointed with the performance. We weren't quite hitting the mark and missed opportunities that we created.

"There was a lack of composure, offensively and defensively, there is plenty of us to fix up."

Hull KR: Coote; Ryan, Crooks, Kenny-Dowall, Hall; Milnes, Abdull; Storton, Litten, King, Hadley, Linnett, Minchella

Interchanges: Vete, Sims, Keinhorst, Richards

Wakefield: Jowitt; Murphy, Lyne, Hall, Johnstone; Miller, Lino; Tanginoa, Walker, Arona, Ashurst, Pitts, Batchelor

Interchanges: Kay, Aydin, Battye, Crowther

Referee: L. Moore.

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