Hull KR beat Hall FC to win Magic Weekend

Hull KR entered the Magic Weekend as the defending Super League champions, defeating rivals Hull FC 26-12. The match took place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, home of Premier League side Everton, and Jai Whitbread's controversial try played a decisive role. Hull KR took a 12-4 lead early in the game with tries from Micky Lewis and Rice Martin, but a try from Hull FC's Jake Arthur and a follow-up from Tom Briscoe brought the lead to two points. After Zak Hardacre's penalty equalized, Whitbread scored a try to take the lead again, before Tyrone May sealed the match. Hull KR coach Willie Peters praised the players' fighting style, although he said they needed to improve their attack. Hull FC interim manager Andy Last praised his team's efforts, although he expressed his dissatisfaction with key moments of the match and the referee's decisions. ---