Hull KR ratings for the 2026 campaign after a difficult year at Craven Park
14:44, 21 Sep 2026
Hull KR 2026 player ratings as four men stand out
Hull KR’s season came to an end on Saturday night as they were beaten 35-12 by Warrington Wolves in the Super League play-offs.
This season has gone anything but smoothly for Willie Peters’ side, who got underway with a defeat at York Knights and struggled to find consistency throughout the campaign, particularly in the second half of the year.
The World Club Challenge win over Brisbane Broncos is an obvious high point for the Robins, with KR stunning NRL champions Brisbane Broncos at the MKM Stadium. But they were beaten heavily against Leeds Rhinos in Las Vegas and Wigan Warriors in the Challenge Cup final in what can obviously be considered low points.
Indeed, barring the early success in the World Club Challenge, KR have struggled to hit the standards they set during last season’s treble-winning run, and that’s why they ultimately ended the season in sixth.
As the dust settles on the campaign, here’s our KR player ratings for the campaign as a whole.
Please note only players who have played five games or more have been included.
Arthur Mourgue: Just wasn’t his year as a series of injuries prevented him from showcasing anything close to top form. He missed much of the season with successive pec injuries and a thumb issue followed towards the end of the campaign. 6
Tom Davies: KR’s player of the season. He was one of the only Rovers players who can be considered a consistent performer. He bagged 15 tries in 32 appearances in all competitions. 8
Peta Hiku: Ended the season with a moment of madness but he was strong for much of the season on Davies’ inside shoulder. Bagged nine tries and that includes a brace in the Challenge Cup final. 6.5
Oliver Gildart: Started the year well and he could be heard voicing his desire to work his way back into the England squad at one point. His form tailed off enormously in the second half of the season, though. 5
Joe Burgess: His season probably sums up KR’s as a whole. He had his moments and still managed to end the year with 23 tries, including a hat-trick against St Helens. But he struggled to show his very best on a regular basis. 6
Mikey Lewis: A season characterised by disciplinary issues. Lewis looked to be finding top form as the first half of the year took shape, but he found himself missing too much action due to suspension in the second half of the year. Not his finest season in red and white. 6.5
Tyrone May: Won plenty of plaudits for his form in the opening half of the campaign as he pulled the strings for the Robins. Struggled with injury towards the end of the season but he was still KR’s best in a lot of games. 8
Sauaso Sue: Carried injury through a chunk of the campaign but still dug in and put his body on the line most weeks. Earned his new deal. 7
Jez Litten: Simply put, KR probably don’t win the World Club Challenge if it wasn’t for the performance of Litten that night. His levels remained high for the majority of the season and he ended the year with eight tries in 29 appearances. 8
Tom Amone : Started with a try in the World Club Challenge and played big minutes throughout the season for KR. Relatively clean in his work, too, with the prop impressing enough in his debut season with the Robins. 7
Dean Hadley: Outstanding at times for KR when it comes to his workload, intensity and defensive efforts. Continued to set the tone for KR without the ball and regularly played 80 minutes through the middle. 8
James Batchelor: A reliable performer in the back-row throughout. Like many, he enjoyed a strong first half of the year but his form waned a little as the campaign progressed. 7
Elliot Minchella: A relatively difficult season from the skipper, in truth, as he failed to hit the heights of last year. Dug deep and he was arguably KR’s best for a run of three or four games in the second half of the year, but a largely disappointing season for the skipper. 6
Jack Broadbent: Spent much of the year at full-back and did a fine job. He played 32 times which is something only Tom Davies managed to match, and he bagged 14 tries over the course of the campaign. 6.5
Sam Luckley: Stepped off the bench most weeks but his role alternated in Peters’ side with Luckley stepping off the bench with around 15 or 20 minutes to go in some games. Steady enough, with his offloads being key at periods. 6.5
Jai Whitbread: Dropped on a couple of occasions due to poor form, his performances fell off around the halfway point and while he did impress on occasion, he couldn’t find consistency. 5.5
Rhyse Martin: Not the season he would have liked to have gone out on. He struggled at times during his final year as a player although his kicking from the tee remained strong. 6
Jack Brown: Struggled for opportunities and then left to join Castleford Tigers in the aftermath of the Challenge Cup final. 5
Karl Lawton: Couldn’t make the desired impact after arriving from the NRL. He played a number of different roles with spells coming at hooker and in the back-row. 5.5
Jordan Dezaria: Had his moments and scored a try in the derby at the MKM Stadium before seeing his season ended prematurely due to injury. 6
Noah Booth: Made eight appearances over the course of the year and while he did score three tries, progress was probably limited. 6
Bill Leyland: His best moment of the season came in a St Helens shirt while on loan, but Leyland did find a degree of joy in his 13 outings for the club. Progress made and something he can build on as he prepares for next season under Nathan Cayless. 6.5
Ryan Hampshire: Made seven appearances and that’s a lot more than even he would have expected to make. However, he fared relatively well and he can be expected to earn a deal elsewhere for next season on the back of his showings. 6
Tevita Pangai Jr : Put simply, Pangai Jr turned out to be a disastrous signing. He was banned for 11 games during the campaign and only made five outings in red and white. 3