Hull KR declare derby victory at Hull FC to succeed in Problem Cup semi-finals; Leigh Leopards seal comeback 20-12 victory over Wakefield Trinity; Catalans Dragons beat Salford Crimson Devils by identical scoreline to succeed in final 4; Warrington Wolves vs St Helens (Sunday 2.30pm)
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Joe Burgess (left) scored twice as Hull KR claimed a derby victory at Hull FC to succeed in the Problem Cup semis
Joe Burgess scored two tries as Hull KR triumphed 32-16 over metropolis rivals Hull FC on the MKM Stadium to succeed in the Problem Cup semi-finals for the third successive 12 months.
The 2 fierce rivals clashed within the competitors for the primary time in 39 years and it was Tremendous League leaders Rovers who prevailed, extending their 100 per cent begin to the season in all competitions to 9 matches.
Wingers Tom Davies and Burgess went over for 2 excellent tries throughout the house of two first-half minutes and a 3rd stylish landing from full-back Jack Broadbent put Rovers 18-0 forward on the break.
Rovers solid right into a 30-0 lead by way of Burgess’ second try to Hull-born alternative Jez Litten, who contributed 16 factors by additionally touchdown 5 conversions and a penalty, additionally crossed over.
The hosts gave their followers temporary hope of a fightback by reducing the deficit to 30-12 after tries from wing Lewis Martin and prop Herman Ese’ese, but it surely was not sufficient and their centre Zak Hardaker’s late landing was a mere comfort.
Leigh produce comeback victory over Wakefield
Fanitesi Niu celebrates Leigh Leopards’ Problem Cup quarter-final victory over Wakefield
Leigh got here from behind to beat Wakefield 20-12 to seal their place within the Betfred Problem Cup semi-finals with a 68th-minute Bailey Hodgson strive.
The Leopards, who beat their hosts on the best way to Wembley glory in 2023, trailed 12-6 approaching the ultimate quarter.
However they notched 14 unanswered factors with scores from centre Tesi Niu, Hodgson and three Gareth O’Brien targets.
And it was candy revenge for Adrian Lam’s aspect after dropping final week’s Tremendous League encounter between the groups 40-14.
For Daryl Powell’s aspect it was disappointment after seeking to transfer inside 80 minutes of Wembley for the primary time since 2016.
Catalans edge previous battling Salford
Sam Tomkins made his four-hundredth look in all rugby league in Catalans Dragons’ Problem Cup quarter-final win over Salford
Catalans Dragons had been made to combat for his or her place within the final 4 of the Betfred Problem Cup by crisis-hit Salford, earlier than successful 20-12.
The visiting Crimson Devils have been working beneath wage cap sanctions for a lot of the season as a consequence of their monetary plight, with a number of key gamers departing in current weeks.
Nonetheless, they put up a valiant effort at Stade Gilbert Brutus as Jake Shorrocks and Matty Foster crossed in every half to provide the Betfred Tremendous League’s basement membership some hope for the remainder of the marketing campaign.
Nick Cotric and Arthur Romano gave the hosts an early 8-0 lead earlier than Shorrocks crossed to chop the deficit to 2 factors on the break.
Elliott Whitehead and Theo Fages prolonged Catalans’ benefit to 20-6 within the second half earlier than Foster’s reply, transformed by Chris Hankinson with 17 minutes remaining, ensured the house aspect had been made to work for his or her semi-final berth.
