Welcome back to The Robin Pod, your go-to place for everything Hull Kingston Rovers!

On this week’s episode, we look back at a professional and emphatic Challenge Cup performance as the Robins got the job done against community club Lock Lane in the third round. It was a night that showed the respect the competition deserves — and we’ll pick out the key moments and performances.

We’ll also react to the fourth round draw, which has handed Rovers a trip to face the Huddersfield Giants. What does that tie look like, and how might Willie Peters approach it?

Attention then turns to the bread and butter, as we preview the Super League opener against York Knights. We’ll talk selection, key battles, and what a strong start could mean for the season ahead.

As always, we’ve got your Question Time contributions to get through — plenty of opinions, debates, and talking points from the Red and White faithful — plus all the latest news and chatter from around Hull KR.

Strap yourselves in… it’s time for The Robin Pod!

Welcome along to this week’s Robin Pod Podcast, your home for all things Hull Kingston Rovers.

On this episode, our focus turns to the Challenge Cup Third Round, as the Robins prepare to take on community club Lock Lane. We’re joined by Lock Lane Head Coach, who drops in to give us his thoughts ahead of the big tie and what the game means for his side.

We’ve got all the latest squad news ahead of the weekend, and we’re also asking the big question… does anyone actually know the rules? With just 14 days to go until the World Club Challenge, Willie Peters has admitted he’s not entirely sure which set of rules the game will be played under – so we’ll try and make sense of it all.

As always, it’s Question Time, where we answer your questions, and I’m delighted to say Graham Turner joins me for the first time in 2026, giving his opinions on all things Hull KR.

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In the second episode of Robin Pod Weekly for 2026, we break down Hull KR’s only scheduled pre‑season outing as the Robins fall to Wakefield, analysing what the result means – and what it doesn’t – as preparations for the new campaign continue.

We also take a step back into Hull KR history, shining a spotlight on a player who featured in the club’s famous 1964 Challenge Cup Final, reflecting on his contribution to the red and white legacy.

As always, it’s over to you during Question Time, where we answer all your latest Hull KR talking points, and we finish by asking a big question: is February 2026 shaping up to be the greatest month ever to be a Hull KR supporter?

Insight, history, debate and plenty of Robins passion – it’s all in Episode 2 of the Robin Pod!

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We’re starting 2026 by looking back at a truly historic treble-winning season, reliving the moments that made it one to remember. We’ll react to Oliver Gildart’s new two-year deal (sorry we recorded this before the Joe Burgess announcement), break down what we’ve seen so far in pre-season and give our thoughts on the Challenge Cup third round draw.There’s also a focus on the Hull KR academy shake up, reaction to Shaun Wane’s departure, and, as always, we finish by answering all your questions in Question Time.And don't forget the Robin Pod is powered by Budget Tyres Auotcoentre on Leads Road in Hull. The only car specialist trusted by the players, club officials and supporters of Hull KR!

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

This week, we’re signing off in style with a bumper episode packed full of all the big stories from across Sewell Group Craven Park.First, we pay tribute to a true Hull KR great – Shaun Kenny-Dowall. After years of leadership, passion, and unforgettable moments in the red and white, we reflect on his legacy and what he’s meant to the club and its supporters.

We then look ahead to the next chapter as we welcome his successor, former Man of Steel winner and ex-Wakefield Trinity coach Luke Gale, who steps in to help guide the Robins into a new era.

There’s plenty happening on the recruitment front too, with the exciting arrival of promising second-rower Tom Whitehead from Warrington Wolves, plus the fantastic news that academy product Frankie Dearlove has committed his future to the club with a new two-year deal.

And of course, we can’t ignore the headline everyone’s talking about – the World Club Challenge at Hull City’s MKM Stadium has officially sold out in record time. A massive moment for the sport and a huge statement from the Red Army.

So settle in, because this final episode of the season is one you won’t want to miss. Let’s get into it! 🔴⚪

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

On this week’s episode we dive into a very busy few weeks at Sewell Group Craven Park. There’s been no shortage of headlines, and we’re right in the middle of it all.

We’ll be talking about the departure of former assistant head coach Danny Ward, who’s headed back down south with the London Broncos, and the arrival of his replacement — former Huddersfield Giants Head Coach Ian Watson, who steps into the Red & White setup with big ideas and a point to prove.

We’ll be discussing the big contract news too, with Jack Charles putting pen to paper on a four-year deal after crossing the river from Hull FC.

And on the forward front, it’s out with Eribe Doro who moves to the Bradford Bulls, and in comes the powerful Jordan Dezaria from Catalans as the pack continues to evolve.

Plus, the Ashes have delivered plenty to talk about as Willie Peters leads Australia against Jez Litten, Mikey Lewis, and Joe Burgess in England colours — plenty of pride, needle, and storylines there.

And of course… just the small matter of the World Club Challenge. Yep — Michael Maguire’s Brisbane Broncos are coming to Hull to take on the Robins under the lights. It’s going to be one of the biggest nights Hull has ever hosted.

We’ll wrap up by answering your questions in this week’s Question Time, so make sure you stick around.

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!History has been made! Hull Kingston Rovers are Super League Grand Final Champions, defeating Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford to complete a treble-winning season. The Challenge Cup, League Leaders’ Shield, and Super League Trophy are all heading back to East Hull.In this week’s episode, we break down all the big talking points from the Grand Final — the key moments, the standout performances, and what this incredible achievement means to the long-suffering supporters who’ve dreamed of this day.We also look ahead to what the future holds for Willie Peters’ men, answer your viewer questions during Question Time, and reflect on one of — if not the — greatest Hull KR sides ever to wear the red and white jersey.It’s celebration time on The Robin Pod — join us as we relive a season for the ages!

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Hello and welcome to a very special edition of the Robin Pod Weekly.

After a season of grit, passion, and unforgettable moments — Hull Kingston Rovers stand on the brink of history.

A superb performance in the play-off semi-final saw the Robins overcome St Helen and now, just one final challenge remains, the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford, where Hull KR will look to complete an incredible treble, while Wigan Warriors aim to lift the title for the third consecutive year.

Off the field, there’s more recognition for the man leading the charge, Willie Peters named Assistant Coach for Australia ahead of the Ashes Series against England and crowned Super League Head Coach of the Year for the second season in a row.

We’ll be discussing all of that and more, answering your questions during Question Time, and hearing from Steve Till in the final Robins Revisited of the season as we look back, and look forward, to what promises to be a defining night in the club’s proud history.

This is the Robin Pod Weekly and your countdown to the Super League Grand Final.