The reigning Super League champions, Hull KR, are officially back in business. In a statement performance on French soil, the Robins delivered a ruthless 46-0 demolition of Toulouse Olympique, racking up eight tries to secure their fourth consecutive victory and climb to sixth in the table.
This emphatic win marks a stunning turnaround for a side that stumbled out of the gates this season. After a disappointing loss to Catalans last month left them with a 1-3 record, Hull KR has rediscovered the championship form that delivered a historic treble in 2025. The contrast from that trip to France was stark, as they completely outclassed a Toulouse side mired in a six-game losing streak.
Skipper Elliot Minchella set the tone early, powering over for his first Super League try of the season just nine minutes in. Despite a valiant defensive stand from the home side, the Robins' pressure told before halftime, with Rhyse Martin and Dean Hadley crossing to establish an 18-0 lead at the break.
The floodgates opened in the second half. Joe Burgess and Jez Litten extended the advantage before a moment of individual brilliance from Peta Hiku. Fresh off signing a contract extension, Hiku snatched an intercept 30 meters from his own line and raced the length of the field for a spectacular long-range score. Jai Whitbread and a second from Burgess, his 12th of the campaign, completed the rout.
For Toulouse, the search for answers continues after a promising start to the year. They now face a crucial trip to the York Knights, desperate to snap their skid. Hull KR, meanwhile, carries this formidable momentum into a clash with the Bradford Bulls, looking every bit like the title contenders they were always meant to be.
