Match Preview: Hull KR
In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors’ opening game of the 2022 Betfred Super League season against Hull KR.
Wigan Warriors and Hull KR both get their 2022 seasons underway as Hull KR host the Warriors at Sewell Group Craven Park on Friday 11th February (8pm K.O.)
Team news
Matt Peet has named a similar squad to the one that faced Warrington in pre-season two weeks ago. New signings Cade Cust, Kaide Ellis, Patrick Mago and Abbas Miski are all named in the 21-player squad and could make their Super League debuts on Friday evening.
Injury news
The Warriors boss confirmed that he had no new injury concerns, with Zak Hardaker named in the squad after returning to full-contact training. Peet did confirm that Ethan Havard will be unavailable for selection until March.
Wigan Warriors squad to face Hull KR:
Matt Peet has named his Cherry and Whites squad for Friday’s fixture.
Opposition
Hull KR head coach Tony Smith also named his side for the fixture on Wednesday afternoon.
Previous meetings
Last ten:
- Hull KR 26, Wigan 14 (SLR19, 13/8/21)
- Wigan 8, Hull KR 18 (SLR10, 18/6/21)
- Hull KR 34, Wigan 18 (SLR11, 3/9/20) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
- Wigan 30, Hull KR 16 (SLR6, 8/3/20)
- Wigan 36, Hull KR 18 (SLR25, 9/8/19)
- Wigan 52, Hull KR 10 (SLR21, 5/7/19)
- Hull KR 18, Wigan 19 (SLR17, 9/6/19)
- Hull KR 24, Wigan 8 (SLR16, 25/5/18)
- Hull KR 10, Wigan 28 (CCR6, 13/5/18)
- Wigan 44, Hull KR 6 (SLR9, 2/4/18)
Super League Summary
- Hull KR wins: 9
- Wigan wins: 22
- Draws: 1
Coach quotes
Speaking on their opponents this week, Peet said: “We have to concentrate on ourselves. It makes it ever so easy to do that against a team like Hull KR because they’re a very unpredictable team. They change the way they play, they’re unpredictable and challenging in so many different ways. It’s always good against Hull KR to concentrate on your own processes, even more so in Round 1.
“I think they’ll play with freedom, you’d expect that they will move the ball but I’m also aware that they can play direct. We played them post-covid and expected a lot of ball movement but they played right through the heart of us, so it’s about concentrating on ourselves, knowing that Hull KR is a team that poses a lot of different challenges.”
Read more from the Warriors boss ahead of Friday’s game HERE.
Match officials
The man in the middle on Friday evening will be James Child.
Ticket prices
The prices for tickets are as follows:
- Adults: £23
- Over 65s: £17
- 19-21s: £17
- Juniors: £10
- Junior STH: £5
If any supporters would like to buy wheelchair tickets, please call Hull KR directly on 0871 288 9988.
Pay on the day
Subject to availability, travelling Wigan fans can pay on the day at Hull KR. Please note that Sewell Group Craven Park is a cashless stadium. Tickets will go up by £2 on the day of the game, and subject to availability, can be bought by card only from the away fan pod near Turnstiles 9 and 10.
How to buy
You can buy tickets in either of these three ways:
- Buy online by clicking HERE (Please note tickets bought online after 12noon on Wednesday 9th February must be collected at the DW Stadium Ticket office and will not be posted out.)
- Call the DW Stadium Ticket Office on 01942 311111 (open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
- Head to the DW Stadium Ticket Office (open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Official Club Travel
Coach travel for the trip to Hull KR is still available but with limited availability. Coaches will depart from Robin Park Arena on Friday 11th February at 3pm. They will then head to Wigan Youth Zone where they will depart from 3:15pm.
Coach ticket prices
Coach tickets for the game are as follows:
- Adults (Non-Season Ticket Holders): £17
- Juniors, Season Ticket Holders and Loyal 18 Members: £16
How to buy
Coach tickets for the trip to Hull KR can be bought in the same three ways as match tickets:
- Buy online by clicking HERE
- Call the DW Stadium Ticket Office on 01942 311111 (open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
- Head to the DW Stadium Ticket Office in-person
Click HERE for a full away guide when visiting Sewell Group Craven Park.
Around the ground
Fans can make the most of the pre-match entertainment with Hull KR opening Craven Streat fan zone for all fans to make the most of their friday night. Located at the South end of the ground, fans can grab food & drinks whilst enjoying the pre-match fire show and live music.
How to follow
Live on Sky
This Friday’s Betfred Super League game will be shown Live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Main Event from 19:30.
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Hull KR v Wigan Warriors from Sewell Group Craven Park as Wigan face KR in their opening Betfred Super League game of 2022.
Our regular commentary team of Joe Mills and Bilko (Andrew Rimmer) will bring you full commentary, with coverage starting 10 minutes before kick-off (7:50pm).
How to listen
Head to our Mixlr page by clicking HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below.
Wigan TV
Highlights and match reaction will be available on Wigan TV following the result. Not a subscriber? Find out more HERE.
Social Media
As an alternative to following the game, Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with every piece of the action via our social media channels and website,
- Twitter (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction at the final hooter.
- Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind-the-scenes action, both before and after kick off.
- Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live matchday information and reaction.
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and Head Coach and players reaction.
