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BBC News
19-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Leaders Hull KR bounce back with win at Catalans
Betfred Super LeagueCatalans (0) 6Try: Navarrete Goal: Aispuro-BichetHull KR (12) 34Tries: Broadbent 2, Lewis 2, Burgess 2 Goals: Mourgue 5 Hull Kingston Rovers star man Mikey Lewis inspired a comfortable win at Catalans Dragons to end the Super League leaders' two-match losing reigning Man of Steel scored two tries and made one of Jack Broadbent's to ensure the Robins opened up a four-point lead at the top of the table, following a shock home defeat for second-placed Wigan Warriors earlier on suffered a head injury against Leeds Rhinos which forced him out of both that defeat and the following week's reverse at Leigh Leopards, but he returned to give shape and strategy to Willie Peters' Burgess added another two tries and Catalans, who found it hard to break through a solid Rovers rearguard, could only reply with a consolation from Romain to follow. Catalans: Aispuro-Bichet, Makinson, Romano, Darrelatour, C. Martin, Keary, Rouge, Satae, Da Costa, Navarrete, Pangai Jr, Garcia, PartingtonInterchanges: Bousquet, Sims, Maria, BalmforthHull KR: Mourgue, Davies, Hiku, Broadbent, Burgess, Lewis, May, Sue, McIlorum, Waerea-Hargeaves, R. Martin, Batchelor, Luckley, Whitbread, Tanginoa, LeylandReferee: Tom Grant.
South Wales Argus
17-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Welsby: England have the right tools to down Australia in the Ashes
The 24-year-old St Helens man is currently out with a long-term knee injury suffered during his side's 34-4 loss at the hands of Hull KR in May. But despite being told the recovery time would be 16 weeks, the full-back, who can also play at stand-off, wing and centre, was included in head coach Shaun Wane's preparation squad for the upcoming series and Welsby is confident his recovery is ahead of schedule. Having been named man of the match when Saints defeated Penrith Panthers 13-12 to win the 2023 World Club Challenge, Welsby knows what success against Australian opposition looks like. And the multiple Super League winner feels results such as that, as well as Wigan's win over the same opposition in the World Club Challenge a year later and recent English international triumphs, have helped build towards autumn's Ashes battle. 'We know if we go out there and perform on the day, we're more than capable of beating them,' he said. 'Us at St Helens beat Penrith over there, and they've got some good players who will probably be playing for Australia. 'Obviously Wigan have the done the same, and as England, we've beaten Tonga and Samoa in two really good test series. 'It all feels like it's been building to this and we are giving ourselves the best opportunity.' Beginning in Clapham - home of one of London's largest populations of expat Aussies - and finishing at the iconic Wembley Stadium, the tour saw the Ashes Trophy travel through the capital's streets aboard a classic London bus, giving fans and passers-by a glimpse of the 97-year-old trophy as it approached the Wembley arch. The three-Test contest will see England face Australia on home soil for the first time since the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Final and will also be the first Ashes Series since 2003, when the Kangaroos last toured the UK under the Great Britain banner. And claiming a first Ashes series victory since 1970 is at the forefront of Welsby's mind. 'That's all we're focusing on,' he added. 'We've had a good couple of meetings now with Waney [Shuan Wane] and the extended squad. 'Those conversations have been about how good would it feel to do it [beat Australia] and how we're going to go about doing it. 'Everyone in the league will be concentrating on getting to Old Trafford and winning the Grand Final but in the back of all our minds, we're all thinking that we need to be in the best possible shape to beat the Aussies when that time comes.' Welsby was speaking during a launch event in London to mark 100 days to go until the 2025 Ashes Series begins. The series kicks off at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 25th October, before heading to Liverpool a week later on Saturday 1st November where a sold-out Bramley-Moore Dock will take centre stage. Leeds Rhinos' Headingley Stadium is the venue for the third and final Test on Saturday 8th November which is also a sellout. Over 60,000 tickets were sold on the first day of the priority sales window, which was a record-breaking figure for any Rugby League series launch, and ticket sales for Wembley are continuing at pace. The prospect of playing in three such iconic venues was not lost on Welsby, who revealed being fit for the Ashes was helping drive his recovery. He added: "It's a massive motivator for me to play for my country in the biggest Test series we've had for two decades. I definitely want to put myself in the frame to play." Marking the milestone with a '100 days to go' London Trophy Tour were Rugby League legend Martin Offiah MBE, current England captain George Williams, star player Jack Welsby, and Aussie comedian and Rugby Football League President, Adam Hills MBE.
Telegraph
17-07-2025
- Telegraph
British hiker found dead after going missing in Italian Alps
A British hiker has been found dead in the Italian Alps a week after he went missing on a solo trip. Matthew Hall, 33, from Hull, disappeared on July 9 after sending a text message to a friend saying he had taken a wrong turn and had decided to rest. Italian police told Mr Hall's family that he was missing later the same day. A search operation was launched, involving three helicopters, mountain rescue teams and a drone. On Wednesday evening, his body was discovered in a steep gully near the Cross of Daloo, a mountaintop viewpoint above the town of Chiavenna, where he had been staying since July 5. A helicopter was sent to assist with the recovery. Some of Mr Hall's friends and colleagues at a broadband company travelled to Italy to help look for him, and said they were devastated by the loss. 'We all absolutely loved him. At least we are bringing him home, back to where he should be,' said Sam Jackson, who was part of the search. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Jackson said the group had been optimistic they would find Mr Hall, and thanked police, rescue workers and the local community for giving them help and support. 'They have found our pal,' he said. Mr Jackson said Mr Hall loved snowboarding, skateboarding, and watching his local rugby league team, Hull KR. Mr Hall's mother arrived in Italy on Wednesday and his father is expected to join her on Friday. He was known to be a confident hiker with knowledge of mountains and rough terrain. It is thought that he was planning an eight-hour trek on the day of his disappearance. A Foreign Office spokesman said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Italy and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Investigation opened as Hull KR incident goes viral on social media
An investigation is underway regarding an incident involving home supporters at Sewell Group Craven Park during Hull KR 's Super League Round 17 match against Leeds Rhinos. A video emerged on social media of an altercation in the East Stand on Sunday afternoon, portraying what appeared to be a number of fans in a tussle that also involved a steward. The incident followed a pitch invasion by a Hull KR supporter, who was removed by stewards. Advertisement Leeds handed Rovers just their second defeat of the season with a 14-8 scoreline, in a match that saw reigning Man of Steel Mikey Lewis fail a head injury assessment in the first half. READ MORE: Hull KR make Danny Richardson decision following Mikey Lewis setback READ MORE: How Hull FC's young gun kicked on this year with unfancied influence shared The hosts had built up an 8-0 lead at the break, with Rhyse Martin converting his own opening try, before adding a penalty conversion for a high tackle from Harry Newman on Lewis. Brad Arthur's Rhinos however scored 14-unanswered points to claim the victory, with tries from Sam Lisone and Lachlan Miller, with Jake Connor converting both efforts alongside a penalty goal. Advertisement While the defeat was disappointing for the Super League leaders, the scenes in the stands have caused some concern as images began to be widely circulated of a perceived fight involving Rovers fans. The clip of the incident on Sunday afternoon was shared on social media and viewed more than 650,000 times. Hull Live approached Hull KR for a comment on the matter, with Rovers confirming an investigation has been launched to look into the incident, although the club are not eager to comment at this stage until they know more. Rovers do not play another home game for a month and return to Craven Park on August, 9, with the 2025 Challenge Cup winners facing three successive away games, starting at Leigh Leopards on Saturday afternoon.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
James Batchelor call made with surprise absentee as Mikey Lewis replacement named
Danny Richardson has been named in the halves for Hull KR alongside Tyrone May to face Leigh Leopards, in the absence of reigning Man of Steel Mikey Lewis. The 24-year-old is sidelined due to head injury protocols, ruled a Category 1 in the first-half against Leeds Rhinos at Sewell Group Craven Park in Super League Round 17. He will however be available for Rovers' trip to Catalans Dragons next Saturday. Advertisement Richardson, 28, was recalled during the week from his loan spell at Salford Red Devils after making just one appearance. Today marks his third Super League match for Hull KR this year. READ MORE: Hull KR highlights as Rovers unable to overcome adversity against Leigh Leopards READ MORE: Hull FC assess hooker options after double HIA blow including Denive Balmforth recall Meanwhile, James Batchelor returns to action and has been named in the back-row. The influential forward has missed the last two games due to a throat injury, with Willie Peters confirming in the week that his return will ultimately be down to the player himself due to the delicate nature of the issue. Advertisement He replaces Rhyse Martin, who is a surprise absentee from the 17. Jai Whitbread has also been named in the back-row, with Jez Litten, Dean Hadley, Sam Luckley and Kelepi Tanginoa on the interchange bench. Adrian Lam's Leigh head into the match following an impressive 18-8 victory over local rivals Wigan Warriors. Leigh Leopards squad: Bailey Hodgson, Keanan Brand, Tesi Niu, Umyla Hanley, Josh Charnley, Gaz O'Brien, Lachlan Lam, Owen Trout, Edwin Ipape, Joe Ofahengaue, Frankie Halton, Ethan O'Neill, Isaac Liu. Bench: Jack Hughes, Alec Tuitavake, Matt Davies, Ben McNamara. Hull KR squad: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Peta, Hiku, Jack Broadbent, Joe Burgess, Danny Richardson, Tyrone, May, Sauaso Sue, Micky McIlorum, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jai Whitbread, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella. Bench: Jez Litten, Dean Hadley, Sam Luckley, Kelepi Tanginoa.
