What does KR stand for in Hull KR?
Hull KR have embraced a bold new rebrand ahead of their 140th anniversary. In 2022, Hull Kingston Rovers will mark 140 years since a group of apprentice boilermakers in the Hessle Road area of the city came together to form a team which is now among the leading 12 professional rugby league sides in the country.
When did Hull KR last won a trophy?
1979-80
BBC’s Super League Show takes a look back to when Hull FC won their only Floodlit Trophy title by beating city rivals Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1979-80 final.
When did Hull KR beat Hull FC at Wembley?
Hull Kingston Rovers defeated Hull 10-5 at Wembley before a crowd of 95,000….1979–80 Challenge Cup.
| Highest attendance | 95,000 |
|---|---|
| Broadcast partners | BBC |
| Winners | Hull Kingston Rovers |
| Runners-up | Hull |
| Lance Todd Trophy | Brian Lockwood |
How many trophies has Hull won?
Hull F.C.
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Records | |
| Championships | 6 (1920, 1921, 1936, 1956, 1958, 1983) |
| Challenge Cups | 5 (1914, 1982, 2005, 2016, 2017) |
| Other honours | 12 |
Why are HKR called the Robins?
Hull F.C. play on the west side of the city, and Hull KR on the east side, at Hull College Craven Park. The River Hull is the divide between the two. Hull KR’s nickname, “The Robins”, originates from their traditional playing colours of red and white.
Do Hull KR own their ground?
Hull College Craven Park Stadium (formerly known as KCOM Craven Park) is the home of the Hull Kingston Rovers R.F.C. It is situated on Preston Road in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England….Craven Park, Hull.
| Owner | Hull City Council |
| Operator | Hull Kingston Rovers |
| Capacity | 12,225 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Tenants |
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Why are Hull KR called Robins?
Hull Kingston Rovers are one of two professional rugby league teams in Hull. Hull KR’s nickname, “The Robins”, originates from their traditional playing colours of red and white.
When was the last time Hull FC won the Super League?
Hull FC won their only Premiership title in 1991 against Widnes at Old Trafford.
Who has scored the most tries for Hull FC?
Most Tries
- 250 Clive Sullivan.
- 216 Ivor Watts.
- 176 Kirk Yeaman.
- 166 Alf Francis.
- 164 Bob Taylor.
- 156 Joe Oliver.
- 156 Johnny Whiteley.
- 149 Billy Stone.
When did Hull FC merge with Gateshead?
1999
1999 (merged into Hull F.C.) Gateshead Thunder was a professional rugby league club founded in 1999 in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, which merged with Hull Sharks after only one season. A new club, bearing the same name, was later formed to retain rugby league in Gateshead.
Who are Hull City’s biggest rivals?
Other teams competing in the league that season included the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as Yorkshire rivals Barnsley, Bradford City and Leeds City.
What is the difference between Hull FC and Hull KR?
Hull F.C. play on the west side of the city, and Hull KR on the east side, at KCOM Craven Park. The River Hull is the divide between the two. Hull KR’s nickname, “The Robins”, originates from their traditional playing colours of red and white.
When did Hull KR get relegated from Super League?
After a ten-year stay in the Super League (2007–2016), they were relegated from the Super League to the Championship in the 2016 season, due to the Million Pound Game . After winning the majority of their matches in the 2017 Championship season, Hull KR successfully gained automatic promotion back to the Super League, at the first time of asking.
Where do Hull Kingston Rovers play rugby league?
Hull Kingston Rovers are one of two professional rugby league teams in Hull. Hull F.C. play on the west side of the city, and Hull KR on the east side, at Hull College Craven Park. The River Hull is the divide between the two. Hull KR’s nickname, “The Robins”, originates from their traditional playing colours of red and white.
What year did Hull Kingston Rovers win the Challenge Cup?
Hull Kingston Rovers were one of the new teams to join the second division and finished joint second. In 1904–05, Rovers reached the Challenge Cup Final losing 0–6 to Warrington in front of a crowd of 19,638.
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