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Hull KR coach identifies moment Super League title defence unravelled following play-off exit

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By Ben Olawumi Verified
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Hull KR boss Willie Peters believes their 2026 campaign unravelled following May's Challenge Cup final defeat to Wigan Warriors, with the Robins' Super League title defence now over. Last season's treble-winners won the World Club Challenge against Brisbane Broncos back in February, but come May, were thumped 40-10 by Wigan in the Challenge Cup final. That humiliation at Wembley saw them officially lose the first of their three major honours from 2025.
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Leigh coach admits to recruitment challenge ahead of 2027 following play-off exit

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By Ben Olawumi Verified
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Leigh boss Adrian Lam admits the Leopards ‘have got to work harder than ever' on the recruitment front ahead of 2027, with their 2026 campaign ended by Wakefield Trinity on Friday night. Having made it into the play-offs for the fourth season on the spin, Leigh fell at the first hurdle: losing 26-16 away at Belle Vue against Trinity. It marks the Leopards' worst campaign since 2023, with the last two seasons having seen them progress past the eliminator stage and into the play-off semi-finals.
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Wakefield coach slams red card in Leigh play-off win as RFL plea made

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By Ben Olawumi Verified
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Wakefield boss Daryl Powell believes Emre Guler's red card in Trinity's play-off eliminator win over Leigh Leopards was harsh, and has urged the Rugby Football League (RFL) not to take any further action. Mid-season recruit Guler was sent off by referee Chris Kendall on the hour-mark in Friday night's 26-16 victory against Leigh.
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