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

Live Reporting

Adam Lanigan

  1. Hull KR 24-12 Catalans

    The red-and-white hordes in York have decided that their team is going to Wembley!

    The team must stay focused on the field to ensure that 7 June sees them going down to London.

  2. 'You break the opposition'

    Hull KR 24-12 Catalans

    Andrew Henderson
    Former Scotland international on BBC One

    That cycle of pressure that has been going and going. You get a result and you break the opposition.

    Broadbent gets into space with good vision to score a brilliant try to extend Rovers' lead further.

  3. converted try

    CONVERTED TRY Hull KR 24-12 Catalans

    Mikey Lewis

    A simple task for Mikey Lewis to add two more and the advantage is now two converted tries for Hull KR.

  4. try

    TRY Hull KR 22-12 Catalans

    Jack Broadbent

    Jack Broadbent in action for Hull KRPA Media

    And Les Dracs crack under the strain!

    Hull KR full-back Jack Broadbent senses the defence is creaking and he absolutely exploits it as he drives into a gap in the defensive line and there is nobody able to lay a glove on him.

    Broadbent dives over and is that the decisive try?

  5. Hull KR 18-12 Catalans

    You feel it is critical for Catalans to withstand this Hull KR pressure early in the second half.

    Their Wembley chances depend on it.

    But they have to start another set of six deep, deep in their own territory.

  6. 'Still nervy'

    Hull KR 18-12 Catalans

    Andrew Henderson
    Former Scotland international on BBC One

    Six points is the gap now. I wouldn't say pressure off, but a bit of relaxation for Hull KR.

    It is still nervy.

  7. Hull KR 18-12 Catalans

    Excellent rush defence from Catalans as they disrupt Mikey Lewis in a dangerous spot and he gives away a penalty.

    A good response from Steve McNamara's side.

  8. Hull KR 18-12 Catalans

    Good, tough big-match rugby league here from Hull KR as they truck it up the centre and launch a high kick on the last.

    Ex-St Helens wing Tommy Makinson spills it and KR have great field position now.

  9. Hull KR 18-12 Catalans

    A good set for Hull KR ends with Mikey Lewis sending the ball into orbit and Catalans must begin from close to their line.

    The French side really need to stay in the fight early doors in this half.

  10. PENALTY

    Hull KR 18-12 Catalans

    Mikey Lewis kicks to goalSWPix

    Mikey Lewis gives us a perfect example of his dancing feet as he looks for a gap in the Catalans defence.

    Catalans can only stop him illegally. Penalty.

    And surely two more points.

    Yes, that's easy for the left boot of Lewis and Hull KR now lead by six.

  11. Second half

    Hull KR 16-12 Catalans

    Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet with the restart.

    Can Hull KR hang on? Or have Catalans got a special 40 minutes up their sleeves?

  12. 'Outstanding first half'

    HT: Hull KR 16-12 Catalans

    Jamie Peacock
    Former England captain on BBC One

    An outstanding first half. Hull KR were absolutely brilliant that first 20 minutes, really enjoyable to watch.

    But Catalans really came back into it. They deserve a lot of credit for the grit they showed.

  13. 'We got dragged into a dogfight'

    HT: Hull KR 16-12 Catalans

    Hull KR's Joe Burgess speaking to BBC Sport at half time: "We didn't help ourselves, we got dragged into a dogfight and we don't need that.

    "A few in the middle are blowing, but we keep stop-starting and and it plays into their hands."

  14. 'It'll turn for us'

    HT: Hull KR 16-12 Catalans

    Catalan Dragons' Tommy Makinson speaking to BBC Sport at half time: "It was a poor start but we got back into it.

    "It is a tough game of rugby as a semi-final should be. We've got to keep doing what we spoke about and it'll turn for us.

    "They are a great side, top of the league for a reason."

  15. Half-time

    Hull KR 16-12 Catalans

    Hull KR celebrate against CatalansPA Media

    The half ends Catalans giving away a penalty but KR can't make anything from that unexpected chance.

    Hull KR burst into a 10-0 lead and looked like they were going to romp to Wembley, only to be overhauled by some fine Catalans resistance.

    But Mikey Lewis' try has them back in front at the break.

    We've had plenty of video referee calls, a couple of blood injuries and some brutal hits.

    Is that how you like your rugby league?

  16. Hull KR 16-12 Catalans

    Tyrone May tests Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet with another up 'n' under on the last tackle.

    The Dracs teenager takes it with real style. After that early mistake, he has really grown into the game.

  17. Hull KR 16-12 Catalans

    Four minutes to go before the break. Will we get a sixth try of the half?

  18. converted try

    CONVERTED TRY Hull KR 16-12 Catalans

    Mikey Lewis

    Mikey Lewis picks himself up and adds the two extras.

  19. 'Brilliant'

    Hull KR 14-12 Catalans

    Brian Noble
    Bradford Bulls coach on BBC One

    Brilliant from Whitbread, brilliant from Lewis.

    It is all about the line and offload. Brilliant try from Hull KR.

  20. try

    TRY Hull KR 14-12 Catalans

    Mikey Lewis

    Mikey Lewis celebrates for Hull KR against CatalansRex Features

    Hull KR retake the lead!

    A terrific line and take from Jai Whitbread as the Aussie second row bursts onto Tyrone May's short pass and he makes a brilliant offload to Mikey Lewis.

    And the Man of Steel does the rest as he dives over in the corner.