Match Preview: Hull KR
In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors’ Betfred Super League visit to Hull KR.
Wigan Warriors kick off their 2023 campaign with a visit to East Yorkshire as they face off against Hull KR this Saturday (1pm K.O).
Wigan have a good record when it comes to Round 1 matches, winning their last three and boasting a 59% win rate for the opening day fixtures.
Squad News
Toby King and Jake Wardle are in line to make their Wigan Warriors Super League debuts after being featured in the squad, with a fully fit 21-man unit at the disposal of Matt Peet, with only Iain Thornley and Ryan Hampshire missing out through injury.
Wigan Warriors squad to face Hull KR
Opposition
Here is Hull KR’s announced 21-man squad for Saturday:
Previous Meetings
Last Ten
- Hull KR 38, Wigan 28 (SLR26, 29/8/22)
- Wigan 46, Hull KR 4 (SLR21, 28/7/22)
- Hull KR 10, Wigan 24 (SLR1, 11/2/22)
- 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)
Super League Summary
- Hull KR wins: 10
- Wigan Warriors wins: 24
- Draws: 1
Coach Quotes
Head Coach Matt Peet spoke with the press on Wednesday ahead of the fixture saying: “I think this is what will be our strongest side.
“We’ve got strong competition for places, I think there’s some close calls particularly on the bench. Whether its our best team is yet to be seen, its certainly the one I think gives us the best chance of wining this week
“I think we’ve executed our plan very well. Particularly the last few weeks I think we’ve done very well.
“We’ll be judged on how we perform on Saturday but I left our meetings and sessions today feeling that the players are prepared and I’m just hoping it can translate on the pitch.”
On Hull KR he said: “”There’s always a good atmosphere at Hull KR as far as I’m concerned. It’s hard to read into the tactics too much from their games so far but their individuals are very exciting. I think both the half backs are both fantastic talents and have, rightly so, knocked on the international door in the last few years.
“Their left edge is as experienced and as strong as anything in the Super League and they’ve signed a new right centre. There’s plenty of talent there.”
You can read more of Peet’s comments HERE.
Matchday Info
Please note that we have been advised that there will now be no pay on the day sales available.
Seating
Away supporters at Hull KR are housed in the Colin Hutton North Stand. Seating is unreserved so you won’t be allocated a specific seat.
Pre and post match
Open before and after the match, you’ll be able to enjoy live music and independent food and drink stalls at the stadium on Craven Streat. However, away fans are unable to visit during the half time interval. Food and drink are also available in the concourse located in the stand underneath your seats.
Band ‘The K’s’ will also be putting on a pre-match show at Sewell Group Craven Park so that fans can get into the matchday atmosphere ahead of the season opener!
Please note, Sewell Group Craven Park is a cashless stadium and all areas, including vendors at Craven Streat operate card only.
Parking
Parking in the main car park at Sewell Group Craven Park is reserved for annual car parking membership holders, commercial sponsors and media. Match day car parking is available in the nearby Poundstretcher car park on Poorhouse Lane or Aspire Academy on Preston Road on a first come, first served basis. Places are available at a charge of £5, cash only.
Bus/Rail
Paragon Interchange is the city’s public transport hub, with trains and buses regularly arriving and departing.
For bus timetables from Paragon Interchange to Sewell Group Craven Park please visit www.stagecoachbus.com
For more information on match day information visit Hull KR’s Away Fan Hub HERE.
Match Officials
The referee for Saturday’s game will be Chris Kendall, who last refereed Warriors in this same fixture on August 29th 2022 which finished Hull KR 38-28 Wigan Warriors.
Kit Check
The Warriors will be playing in their brand new navy away kit for the first time. Not got yours yet? Buy online HERE.
How to Follow
Watch Live
You can catch full match coverage of the game live on Channel 4.
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Hull KR v Wigan Warriors at Sewell Group Craven Park from 12:50pm. Head to our Mixlr page by clicking HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:
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.
