Warrington beat Hull KR to set up semi against Leeds as Hiku sees red

Warrington Wolves set up a Super League semi-final with Leeds Rhinos after a 35-12 victory over reigning champions Hull KR in their eliminator showdown at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

It marks Warrington’s first semi-final since 2024 after they missed out on the play-offs in 2025.

It also means Willie Peters’ tenure as Robins head coach is now over after his reign including the history-making season in 2025 in which he won the Super League for the club for the first time.

The flashpoint of the game came early in the second half when Peta Hiku saw red for a punch on George Williams and the player advantage for Warrington eventually became too much for Hull KR to contend with.

Warrington had a narrow 12-6 lead at half-time thanks to a converted Ben Currie try, Ewan Irwin penalty and Matty Ashton’s score. Hull KR hit back through a Joe Burgess wonder-try that was started by Arthur Mourgue to get themselves in the game.

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Matty Ashton completes his hat-trick after James Bentley relieves the pressure with a crucial interception, before the Warrington winger races through to extend their lead

After Hiku’s red card, Ashton scored twice more to complete his hat-trick with Albert Hopoate also crossing the whitewash.

Hull KR had gone over through Dean Hadley but it ended up merely a consolation at the full-time whistle, Williams rubbing salt in the wound with a late drop goal and Toby King finishing things off with a try.

Warrington will head to play Leeds on Friday September 25, with kick-off at 8pm live on Sky Sports as they compete for a spot in the Grand Final. Wigan Warriors will then host Wakefield Trinity on Saturday September 26, with kick-off at 5.30pm on Sky Sports, as they bid to complete the final two.

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Super League play-offs results and schedule

Eliminators

Friday September 18: Wakefield Trinity 26-16 Leigh Leopards

Saturday September 19, Warrington Wolves 35-12 Hull KR

Semi-finals

Semi-Final 1 – Friday September 25, Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves, 8pm KO on Sky Sports

Semi-Final 2 – Saturday 26 September, Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity, 5.30pm KO on Sky Sports

The Super League play-offs are under way, live on Sky Sports, and continues all the way through until the Grand Final from Old Trafford on October 3.