Mikey Lewis delivered a powerful post-match interview following Hull KR’s World Club Challenge heroics, from club fine to regaining trust.
09:23, 20 Feb 2026Updated 09:48, 20 Feb 2026
Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis celebrates after winning the World Club Challenge over Brisbane Broncos.
Mikey Lewis admitted he had to win back the trust of his team-mates after last week’s sin-binning against York – and he repaid them in the best possible way by helping fire Hull KR to World Club Challenge glory on a historic night.
Brisbane Broncos’ big-name stars – including NRL poster boy Reece Walsh – struggled to cope with Lewis’ towering kicks throughout, while the England international also nailed a superb 40/20 in the second half.
The Robins surged into a hard-earned 30-4 lead after the hour mark to stun their NRL heavyweight opponents. But Michael Maguire’s side hit back with three quick tries to cut the deficit to just 10 points and set up a tense finale.
When Kotoni Staggs crossed in the 76th minute to make it 30-24, the pressure was firmly on. But time was on Willie Peters’ champion side, clinching the world title in front of a sell-out MKM Stadium crowd.
Lewis then delivered a powerful and honest post-match interview, reflecting on the trip against York that had landed him in hot water and ultimately shifted the momentum in favour of the Knights on the opening night of Super League.
He said: “It was a stupid thing, I know that. I let my team-mates down and I’ve had honest conversations with Willie Peters, that’s the type of relationship we’ve got.
“I’ve paid my price, a big fine – and I wanted to show the boys I could build that trust back. It was ridiculous what I did, I let the whole club down and it’s something I need to get out of my game pretty fast. There’s no better way to do it than tonight.”
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The 24-year-old was switched to full-back in the first half after Arthur Mourgue was forced off through injury, with Jez Litten moving into the halves.
But the England international insisted he would do “anything” for his beloved Rovers, helping them become just the fourth team in Super League history to hold all four major trophies at once.
“I’ll try my best. I’d do anything for this team and this club – I’d die for this club. I love everyone to pieces.
“It’s unbelievable where we were five years ago to now. Just look at us and where we are now, thriving.”