LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In a dominant display, Hull KR overwhelmed Catalans Dragons 68-6, reinforcing their lead in the Betfred Super League following their Challenge Cup victory.
Reflecting a celebratory mood at Craven Park, Hull KR scored 12 tries, including two from Wembley hero Mikey Lewis, while Catalans faced their largest defeat.
The French team struggled significantly, having now gone three matches without scoring, culminating in a new Super League record of 313 scoreless minutes.
Their captain, Ben Garcia, was sent off in a critical moment during the first half, further highlighting the team's turmoil since parting ways with head coach Steve McNamara.
Hull KR took advantage of every opportunity, effectively boosting their points difference during a first half where they capitalized on Catalans' lackluster performance.
Head coach Willie Peters made three changes to the team that played at Wembley, notably reintroducing former Catalans full-back Arthur Mourgue, who successfully converted 10 of 12 attempts against his old club.
The match began with a moment of tension for Hull KR when Garcia was stopped just short of scoring, but it quickly turned into a showcase for their offense.
Tom Davies started the scoring, continuing his form from previous matches.
The outcome reflected Hull KR's resilience and ability to bounce back strong, shaking off any lingering doubts from their recent cup triumph.