The club from Kingston upon Hull on the east side of the city came into Rugby league a few years after its inception. Nicknamed The Robins due to their colours of red and white, success at lifting silverware has largely eluded them. The end of the 1970's and up to the mid 1980's was their moment in the sun.
In this series, Hull KR wasn't in the top flight until 2007, when under the coaching of Justin Morgan they finally cracked the big time. His 178 game tenure was a successful run as they not only stayed up but also achieved some decent league finishes. After his departure, Craig Sandercock took over but was replaced as the downward trend started.
Chris Chester tried to resurrect the club's fortunes but while not coming last, the playoff series employed at that time had them demoted to the Championship. Tim Sheens took the reigns but poor results were now part of the norm. Tony Smith then tried to do something but after a wooden spoon in 2020 (but without relegation), things improved.
However, the club parted company with Tony, and in came Wille Peters who has lifted the club to its best finish since 2009. They also made the cup final in 2023 and second in the league in 2024 so happy times for the eastern side of Hull.
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