2024 Hull Kingston Rovers season
Appearance
Hull Kingston Rovers 2024 season | ||||
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2024 Super League season Rank | 2nd | |||
Play-off result | Runners-up | |||
Challenge Cup | Semi-finals | |||
2024 record | Wins: 23; draws: 0; losses: 8 | |||
Points scored | For: 719; against: 326 | |||
Team information | ||||
Chairman | Neil Hudgell | |||
Head Coach | Willie Peters | |||
Captain | ||||
Stadium | Craven Park | |||
Avg. attendance | 9,883[a] | |||
Top scorers | ||||
Tries | Mikey Lewis (19) | |||
Goals | Mikey Lewis (74) | |||
Points | Mikey Lewis (224) | |||
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The 2024 season was Hull Kingston Rovers' eighth consecutive season playing in England's top division of rugby league. During the season, they competed in the 2024 Super League and the 2024 Challenge Cup.
Preseason friendlies
[edit]Date and Time | Versus | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | Report |
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28 January; 15:00 | Sheffield Eagles | H | Craven Park | L | 24–26 | Gorman (2), Wallace, Ellis | Gorman (4/4) | Unknown | [1] |
4 February, 14:30[b] | Leeds Rhinos | A | Headingley Rugby Stadium | L | 16–26 | Hiku, Whitbread, Gorman | Hiku (3/3) | 5,000+ | [2] |
Super League
[edit]Fixtures
[edit]Date and Time | Round | Versus | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | TV[c] | Pos. | Report |
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17 February; 17:30 | Round 1 | Hull FC | A | MKM Stadium | W | 22–0 | Evalds (2), Tanginoa, Lewis, Parcell | Hiku (1/5) | 10,170 | Sky Sports Main Event | [5] | |
22 February; 20:00 | Round 2 | Leeds Rhinos | H | Craven Park | W | 22–12 | Sue, Hall, Hiku | Litten (3/3 + 2 pen.) | Unknown | Sky Sports Main Event | [6] | |
2 March; 17:30 | Round 3 | Salford Red Devils | A | Salford Community Stadium | L | 10–17 | Hiku, Litten | Litten (1/2) | 5,036 | Sky Sports Action | [7] | |
7 March; 20:00 | Round 4 | Warrington Wolves | H | Craven Park | L | 20–22 | May, Hall, Gildart, Opacic | Litten (2/4) | Unknown | Sky Sports Action | [8] | |
14 March; 20:00 | Round 5 | Huddersfield Giants | A | Kirklees Stadium | W | 24–12 | Hiku (2), Burgess, Litten, Hall | Litten (2/5) | 5,428 | Sky Sports Arena | [9] | |
29 March; 12:30 (Good Friday) |
Round 6 (Rivals Round) |
Hull FC | H | Craven Park | W | 34–10 | Burgess (2), Evalds, Lewis, Batchelor, Hiku, Tanginoa | Litten (2/6), Lewis (1/1) | Unknown | Sky Sports Main Event | [10] | |
5 April; 20:00 | Round 7 | London Broncos | H | Craven Park | W | 50–10 | Parcell (3), Batchelor (2), Tanginoa, Hall, Lewis, Hiku | Lewis (7/9) | Unknown | Sky Sports Mix | [11] | |
20 April; 17:30 (GMT) | Round 8 | Catalans Dragons | A | Stade Gilbert Brutus | L | 6–36 | Burgess | Reynolds (1/1) | 8,583 | Sky Sports Action | [12] | |
26 April; 20:00 | Round 9 | Wigan Warriors | H | Craven Park | W | 26–10 | Sue, Gildart, Hiku, Hall, Tanginoa | Lewis (3/5 + 1 pen.) | Unknown | Sky Sports Action | [13] | |
4 May; 15:00 | Round 10 | St Helens | H | Craven Park | W | 40–20 | May, Lewis, Broadbent, Hiku, Litten, Hadley, Hall | Lewis (6/7) | Unknown | Sky Sports Action | [14] | |
9 May; 20:00 | Round 11 | Warrington Wolves | A | Halliwell Jones Stadium | W | 8–20 | Broadbent, Lewis | Lewis (0/2) | 8,578 | Sky Sports Arena | [15] | |
26 May; 15:00 | Round 12 | London Broncos | A | Plough Lane | W | 64–14 | Broadbent (2), Evalds (2), Luckley (2), Lewis (2), Hiku, Parcell, Hadley | Lewis (9/10), Richardson (1/1) | 3,750 | Sky Sports Arena | [16] | |
1 June; 17:30 | Round 13 | Leigh Leopards | H | Craven Park | W | 12–0 | Opacic, Evalds | Lewis (2/2) | Unknown | Sky Sports Arena | [17] | |
14 June; 20:00 | Round 14 | Huddersfield Giants | H | Craven Park | W | 32–6 | Hiku (2), Hall (2), May, Parcell | Lewis (4/6) | 9,304[18] | Sky Sports Mix | [19] | |
20 June; 20:00 | Round 15 | Castleford Tigers | A | The Jungle | W | 13–12 | Opacic, Minchella | Lewis (2/2) Drop-goals: Litten |
7,897 | Sky Sports Action | [20] | |
6 July; 17:30 | Round 16 | Catalans Dragons | H | Craven Park | L | 14–15 (g.p.) | Broadbent, Burgess | Lewis (2/2 + 1 pen.) | 9,579[18] | Sky Sports Action | [21] | |
13 July; 15:00 | Round 17 | Hull FC | A | MKM Stadium | W | 24–10 | Sue, Lewis, Storton, Minchella | Lewis (4/4) | 15,392 | Sky Sports Action | [22] | |
20 July; 15:00 | Round 18 | Leeds Rhinos | A | Headingley Rugby Stadium | W | 20–12 | Hall, Lewis, Whitbread, Litten | Lewis (2/4) | 14,555 | Sky Sports Action | [23] | |
26 July; 20:00 | Round 19 | London Broncos | H | Craven Park | W | 40–16 | Lewis (3), Sue, Hall, Parcell, Tanginoa | Richardson (6/7) | 9,585[18] | Sky Sports Arena | 2nd | [24] |
2 August; 20:00 | Round 20 | Warrington Wolves | A | Halliwell Jones Stadium | W | 22–4 | Sue, May, Lewis, Hiku | Lewis (1/2), Litten (2/2) | 12,102 | Sky Sports Action | 1st | [25] |
9 August; 20:00 | Round 21 | Castleford Tigers | H | Craven Park | W | 36–6 | Burgess (2), Hiku, Lewis, Hall, Evalds, May | Lewis (3/7 + 1 pen.) | Unknown | Sky Sports + | 2nd | [26] |
18 August; 14:00 | Round 22 (Magic Weekend) |
Catalans Dragons | N | Elland Road | W | 36–4 | Minchella (2), Hall (2), Tanginoa (2), Hiku, Evalds | Lewis (2/8) | 22,293 | Sky Sports Action | 1st | [27] |
24 August; 15:00 | Round 23 | St Helens | A | Totally Wicked Stadium | W | 42–6 | Burgess (4), Lewis, May, Tanginoa, Whitbread | Lewis (5/8) | 13,588 | Sky Sports Main Event | 1st | [28] |
30 August; 20:00 | Round 24 | Salford Red Devils | H | Craven Park | W | 32–12 | Broadbent (2), Whitbread, Lewis, Opacic, Litten | Lewis (3/6 + 1 pen.) | 9,694[18] | Sky Sports Action | 1st | [29] |
6 September; 20:00 | Round 25 | Wigan Warriors | A | Brick Community Stadium | L | 20–24 | Parcell, Lewis, Burgess | Lewis (2/3 + 2 pen.) | 16,719 | Sky Sports Main Event | 2nd | [30] |
13 September; 20:00 | Round 26 | Leigh Leopards | A | Leigh Sports Village | W | 24–0 | Lewis (2) Hall, Sue | Lewis (3/4 + 1 pen.) | 8,412 | Sky Sports + | 2nd | [31] |
20 September; 20:00 | Round 27 | Leeds Rhinos | H | Craven Park | W | 26–16 | Parcell, Hiku, Opacic, Sue, Burgess | Lewis (3/5) | Unknown | Sky Sports + | 2nd | [32] |
Table
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Wigan Warriors (C) | 27 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 723 | 338 | +385 | 44 | Advance to Semi-finals |
2 | Hull KR (Y) | 27 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 719 | 326 | +393 | 42 | |
3 | Warrington Wolves | 27 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 740 | 319 | +421 | 40 | Advance to Eliminators |
4 | Salford Red Devils | 27 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 550 | 547 | +3 | 32 | |
5 | Leigh Leopards | 27 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 566 | 398 | +168 | 31 | |
6 | St Helens | 27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 596 | 388 | +208 | 30 | |
7 | Catalans Dragons | 27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 474 | 427 | +47 | 30 | |
8 | Leeds Rhinos | 27 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 530 | 488 | +42 | 28 | |
9 | Huddersfield Giants | 27 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 468 | 660 | −192 | 20 | |
10 | Castleford Tigers | 27 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 425 | 735 | −310 | 15 | |
11 | Hull FC | 27 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 328 | 894 | −566 | 6 | |
12 | London Broncos (R) | 27 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 317 | 916 | −599 | 6 | Relegated to Championship |
Play-offs
[edit]Date and time | Round | Versus | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | TV | Report |
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4 October; 20:00 | Semi-finals | Warrington Wolves | H | Craven Park | W | 10–8 | Batchelor, Burgess | Lewis (1/2) | Sky Sports + | [33] | |
12 October, 18:00 | Grand Final | Wigan Warriors | N | Old Trafford | L | 2–9 | Lewis (1 pen.) | 68,173 | Sky Sports Main Event | [34] |
Challenge Cup
[edit]Date and time | Round | Versus | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | TV | Report |
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22 March; 20:00 | Round 6 | Salford Red Devils | H | Craven Park | W | 40–0 | Hall (2), Burgess, Tanginoa, Hiku, Storton, Evalds | Litten (5/7 + 1 pen.), Batchelor (1/1) | Unknown | Not Televised | [35][36] |
13 April; 17:00 | Quarter-finals | Leigh Leopards | H | Craven Park | W | 26–14 | Burgess (2), Tanginoa, Evalds, Minchella | Lewis (3/5) | Unknown | BBC Two | [37][38] |
18 May; 13:45 | Semi-finals | Wigan Warriors | N | Eco-Power Stadium | L | 6–38 | Burgess | Lewis (1/1) | 11,163 | BBC One | [39][40] |
Transfers
[edit]Gains
[edit]Player | Club | Contract | Date |
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Ajahni Wallace | Bradford Bulls | 2 Years | May 2023[41] |
Peta Hiku | North Queensland Cowboys | 3 Years | May 2023[42] |
Oliver Gildart | Leigh Leopards | 3 Years | June 2023[43] |
Tyrone May | Catalans Dragons | 2 Years | August 2023[44] |
Niall Evalds | Castleford Tigers | 2 Years | August 2023[45] |
Neil Tchamambe | Leeds Rhinos | 2 Years | October 2023[46] |
Jai Whitbread | Wakefield Trinity | October 2023[47] | |
Reiss Butterworth | Dewsbury Rams | 1 Year + 1 Year | October 2023[48] |
Kelepi Tanginoa | Wakefield Trinity | 3 Years | November 2023[49] |
Joe Burgess | Salford Red Devils | 1 Year | January 2024[50] |
Losses
[edit]Player | Club | Contract | Date |
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Shaun Kenny-Dowall | N/A | Retirement | May 2023[51] |
Brad Schneider | Penrith Panthers | September 2023[52] | |
Connor Moore | Saint-Gaudens Bears | September 2023[53] | |
Jack Walker | Hull FC | End of loan | September 2023[54] |
Greg Richards | Toulouse Olympique | 2 Years | September 2023[55] |
Ethan Ryan | Salford Red Devils | 3 Years | October 2023[56] |
Sam Wood | Castleford Tigers | 3 Years | October 2023[57] |
Rowan Milnes | Castleford Tigers | 2 Years | October 2023[58] |
Jimmy Keinhorst | York Knights | 1 Year | October 2023[59] |
Kane Linnett | N/A | Retirement | November 2023[60] |
Rhys Kennedy | London Broncos | November 2023[61] | |
Luis Johnson | Castleford Tigers | 1 Year | December 2023[62] |
Jordan Abdull | Catalans Dragons | Loan | January 2024[63] |
Squad
[edit]First team squad | Coaching staff | ||||||||
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Head coach Assistant coaches
Updated: 8 May 2024 |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Hull Kingston Rovers have not published individual attendances for most home matches during 2024.
- ^ James Donaldson's testimonial match
- ^ Ahead of 2024, Sky Sports announced they would be broadcasting all Super League matches over the next three seasons.[3]
Exact TV channels can be sourced by using WayBack Machine on RugbyLeagueOnTV.
NB Not all games were broadcast on Sky Sports TV (advertised as "Sky Sports Exclusives"), with the remainder being broadcast using their on demand services accessible online or via red button. These games were made available on Super League+, and a select few on the BBC.[4] Further, games on Main Event were also broadcast on Action or Arena.
References
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- ^ "As it happened...Rhinos win with clinical second-half". Hull Kingston Rovers. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Sky Sports to show every Super League match live as part of historic new three-year TV rights deal". Sky Sports. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Super League: BBC to show live games for first time after signing three-year broadcast deal". BBC Sport. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins take the win in RD1 Derby!". Hull Kingston Rovers. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Hull KR make it two in two after Rhinos win!". Hull Kingston Rovers. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happended... The Robins suffer first defeat of the season at Salford". Hull Kingston Rovers. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happended... The Robins fall short against Warrington". Hull Kingston Rovers. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins get back to winning ways at Huddersfield!". Hull Kingston Rovers. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins get the Good Friday win!". Hull Kingston Rovers. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Hull KR put in clinical display to defeat London". Hull Kingston Rovers. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins fall to defeat in the South of France". Hull Kingston Rovers. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Robins down the Warriors". Hull Kingston Rovers. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Hull KR down the Saints". Hull Kingston Rovers. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins fall to defeat at Warrington". Hull Kingston Rovers. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins take the points in the capital". Hull Kingston Rovers. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Robins defeat the Leopards". Hull Kingston Rovers. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d Cook, Sam (24 September 2024). "Hull KR confirm details and timeline for £1,500,000 new stand". Serious About Rugby League. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
The minutes from the meeting reveal quite a lot about the state of Hull KR including confirmation of their most recent attendance figures which read, 9,304 (Huddersfield), 9,579 (Catalans), 9,585 (London) and 9,694 (Salford).
- ^ "As it happened... Ryan Hall becomes record Super League Try-Scorer". Hull Kingston Rovers. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins edge out the Tigers". Hull Kingston Rovers. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "The Robins go down in Golden point against the Dragons". Hull Kingston Rovers. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins make it a clean sweep of derbies in 2024". Hull Kingston Rovers. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins find a way to win at Leeds". Hull Kingston Rovers. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins defeat the Broncos at Sewell Group Craven Park". Hull Kingston Rovers. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins put in a huge performance away from home to defeat Warrington Wolves 22–4!". Hull Kingston Rovers. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins come out victorious over the Tigers". Hull Kingston Rovers. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins defeat the Dragons at Magic Weekend". Hull Kingston Rovers. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins put in a huge performance to win away at Saints for the first time since 2013!". Hull Kingston Rovers. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Hull KR down the Red Devils at home". Hull Kingston Rovers. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Hull KR fall to defeat in Wigan". Hull Kingston Rovers. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins get back to winning ways in Leigh". Hull Kingston Rovers. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Hull KR secure top two finish with victory over Leeds". Hull Kingston Rovers. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins are flying to Old Trafford". Hull Kingston Rovers. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins fall the heartbreaking defeat in the Grand Final". Hull Kingston Rovers. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... The Robins progress to the Quarter-Finals!". Hull Kingston Rovers. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Challenge Cup: Hull KR 40–0 Salford – Rampant Rovers thrash dismal Red Devils". BBC Sport. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Hull KR book their place in Betfred Challenge Cup Semi-Finals!". Hull Kingston Rovers. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Challenge Cup: Hull KR 26–14 Leigh Leopards – Robins avenge 2023 final defeat to reach semis". BBC Sport. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "As it happened... Our Challenge Cup Journey comes to an end". Hull Kingston Rovers. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Challenge Cup – Hull KR 6–38 Wigan: Warriors reach Wembley after semi-final win". BBC Sport. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Hull KR capture AJ Wallace on a two-year deal from 2024". Hull Kingston Rovers. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Peta Hiku: Hull KR sign New Zealand international on three-year contract from 2024". BBC Sport. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Oliver Gildart: Hull KR to sign England centre from 2024". BBC Sport. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Darbyshire, Drew (15 August 2023). "Hull KR sign NRL Grand Final winner, Samoa star Tyrone May from 2024: 'Been a player on our radar for a while'". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Niall Evalds: Hull KR to sign Castleford full-back from 2024 season on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Shaw, Matthew (27 September 2023). "Hull KR snap up Leeds Rhinos and England Academy talent Neil Tchamambe". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Walker, Callum (3 October 2023). "Hull KR win race for Wakefield Trinity forward Jai Whitbread as another exits Super League club". Total Rugby League. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Olawumi, Ben (17 October 2023). "Hull KR sign League 1 Player of the Year for 2024: 'Wants to prove himself at the top level'". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Kelepi Tanginoa: Hull KR sign Wakefield Trinity forward on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Joe Burgess: Hull KR sign winger after Salford Red Devils release". BBC Sport. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Darbyshire, Drew (24 May 2023). "Shaun Kenny-Dowall to retire at season's end with off-field role lined up". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Brad Schneider: Hull KR half-back to join NRL side Penrith Panthers for 2024". BBC Sport. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Connor Moore, la recrue de poids du Racing" [Connor Moore, Racing's major recruit]. La Dépêche du Midi (in French). Toulouse. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Olawumi, Ben (21 September 2023). "Hull FC confirm re-signing of Jack Walker as full-back makes cross-city switch". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Olawumi, Ben (27 September 2023). "Hull KR's forgotten man sees future confirmed without announcement from Robins". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Ethan Ryan: Salford Red Devils sign former Hull KR winger". BBC Sport. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Sam Wood: Castleford Tigers sign versatile back from Hull KR on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Olawumi, Ben (8 October 2023). "Castleford Tigers swoop in to sign back from fellow Super League outfit: 'It's a fresh start and I can't wait to get going'". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Former Grand Final winner Keinhorst joins the Knights". York Knights. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Kane Linnett: Hull KR second rower announces retirement from rugby league". BBC Sport. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Rhys Kennedy: London Broncos sign Hull Kingston Rovers prop". BBC Sport. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Luis Johnson: Castleford Tigers sign forward from Hull KR on one-year deal". BBC Sport. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Abdull joins Catalans Dragons on season-long loan". Hull Kingston Rovers. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.