Summary

  • FT: Hull KR 36-12 Catalans Dragons

  • Willie Peters' Robins reach the Challenge Cup for the first time since their 2023 defeat at Wembley by Leigh Leopards

  • 2018 winners Catalans edged ahead in first half but clinical second half performance sees the Robins through

  • Warrington take on Leigh on Sunday in second men's Challenge Cup semi-final

  • Final set to take place at Wembley on Saturday, 7 June

  1. See you tomorrow!published at 16:37 British Summer Time 10 May

    FT: Hull KR 36-12 Catalans

    Jack Broadbent celebrates in the process of scoring a tryImage source, PA Media

    That was clinical rugby league as Brian Noble pointed out.

    Hull KR are a force who are on the hunt for silverware and they will head to Wembley next month after ultimately overwhelming Catalans.

    We'll be back tomorrow to see who joins them - Warrington Wolves or Leigh Leopards as they meet in St Helens.

    Thanks for your company - now go and enjoy the sunshine!

  2. 'We suffocated them'published at 16:32 British Summer Time 10 May

    FT: Hull KR 36-12 Catalans

    Hull KR's Jack Broadbent speaking to BBC Sport: "It is unbelievable, something you dream of as a kid. To finally get there, we're made up.

    "We stuck to what we did. We started well, then let them score two tries. It was simple, go back to being us. We suffocated them; it worked well."

  3. 'We ground them out' - Man of Steel Lewispublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 10 May

    FT: Hull KR 36-12 Catalans

    Hull KR's Mikey Lewis speaking to BBC Sport: "We're over the moon. We worked so hard for this moment. It was a tough one today. We knew we were the fitter team and we ground them out today.

    "The fans are unreal. Their support, home and away, is fantastic. We've got to keep momentum to make sure we are firing for the final. We're confident but we've got to keep our feet on the ground.

    "We've still got league games to go. We've got four weeks and I can't wait."

  4. 'Clinical team'published at 16:29 British Summer Time 10 May

    FT: Hull KR 36-12 Catalans

    Brian Noble
    Bradford Bulls coach on BBC One

    Thoroughly deserved win.

    They started the second half well and continued for 40 minutes. A clinical team on their way to Wembley.

  5. Can KR land 45 years of hurt?published at 16:28 British Summer Time 10 May

    FT: Hull KR 36-12 Catalans

    Hull KR reach a second Challenge Cup final in three seasons after that agonising loss to Leigh two years ago.

    They have only won this famous, historic competition once, back in 1980. Is this their time to finally make it two?

  6. HULL KR REACH THE CHALLENGE CUP FINALpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 10 May
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    Hull KR 36-12 Catalans

    Hull KR celebrate v CatalansImage source, SWPix

    Hull KR are heading back to Wembley!

    An outstanding second half from the Robins sees them run out comprehensive winners in York.

    Warrington or Leigh await in the final and those two sides will know they have a big task on their hands to stop KR getting their hands on the Challenge Cup.

  7. 'Not what Catalans hoped for'published at 16:23 British Summer Time 10 May

    Hull KR 36-12 Catalans

    Andrew Henderson
    Former Scotland international on BBC One

    It hasn't been the second half performance the Dragons would have hoped for. There were encouraging signs in the first half.

    Hull KR are a joy to watch. There is a real chemistry in their spine.

  8. Special times for KRpublished at 78 mins

    Hull KR 36-12 Catalans

    These are special times for Hull KR. Top of Super League and heading to Wembley for the Challenge Cup final.

    They've got a terrific team. Can they land that elusive silverware to mark this period under Willie Peters?

  9. Man of the matchpublished at 76 mins

    Hull KR 36-12 Catalans

    Hull KR's full-back Jack Broadbent receives the Man of the Match award from Andrew Henderson.

    Two tries and some fine defence from the man at the back in an excellent overall Robins display.

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    CONVERTED TRY Hull KR 36-12 Catalanspublished at 74 mins

    Mikey Lewis

    Mikey Lewis lands another two points and leaps into the air on the way back to halfway.

    That's what it means to everyone at Hull KR.

  11. 'Outstanding'published at 16:16 British Summer Time 10 May

    Hull KR 34-12 Catalans

    Andrew Henderson
    Former Scotland international on BBC One

    I love how in sync the attacking left edge is.

    A wonderful try from Hull KR. Outstanding skill.

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    TRY Hull KR 34-12 Catalanspublished at 73 mins

    Joe Burgess

    Delicious rugby league from Hull KR. Party time for them in York!

    Catalans have emptied the tank and the Robins know it. Tyrone May, showing his class in the halves, delays his pass for a second before splitting the defence and Joe Burgess loves the chance to dive over in the corner.

    Brilliant stuff!

  13. converted try

    CONVERTED TRY Hull KR 30-12 Catalanspublished at 71 mins

    Mikey Lewis

    Another two points from Hull KR's 'one of their own' Mikey Lewis!

  14. 'Pretty much game over'published at 16:12 British Summer Time 10 May

    Hull KR 28-12 Catalans

    Brian Noble
    Bradford Bulls coach on BBC One

    The Dragons are out of juice in the middle. Pretty much game over I think, 10 minutes to go. Big score.

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    TRY Hull KR 28-12 Catalanspublished at 69 mins

    Jack Broadbent

    Hull KR's Jack Broadbent goes inImage source, PA Media

    Hull KR fans, get booking your tickets to Wembley!!

    The Robins have sucked the life out of Catalans in this half and they exploit some tired bodies. It's worked wide to Joe Burgess and he passes to free man Jack Broadbent and it's an easy score for the full-back.

    Great stuff from the Super League leaders.

  16. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Hull KR 24-12 Catalans

    A sensational passage of play as Jez Litten bursts through the defence and there are offloads galore from KR but they can't quite get the ball over the line.

    Exciting stuff, a sign of how the Robins are feeling right there.

  17. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Hull KR 18-12 Catalans

    In their eagerness to make something happen, Nick Cotric is guilty of a forward pass on the last tackle with his side close to the Hull KR try line.

    Mikey Lewis lifts his arms to rouse the Robins supporters for a big effort.

  18. Postpublished at 64 mins

    Hull KR 24-12 Catalans

    Catalans are forced into a kick inside their own half on the last tackle. You don't create momentum from that position.

    Hull KR have got their opponents exactly where they want them.

  19. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Hull KR 24-12 Catalans

    It's worth pointing out that Catalans' victories in Super League this season have largely come against clubs in the bottom half.

    They did well to fight back here in the first half. They will do exceptionally to turn this around from their current position.

  20. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Hull KR 24-12 Catalans

    Hull KR's defence is so quick off the line to put pressure on the Catalans attackers.

    That is a great sign for head coach Willie Peters. The big beasts are relishing the task at hand.