Hull KR pay tribute to the club's creators with special 140th anniversary shirt

Hull KR have launched their alternative kit, acknowledging those who were instrumental in the inception of the club 140 years ago. The anniversary kit is a tribute to the young boilermakers who played a crucial role in the creation of the club back in 1882.

The club's origins can be traced back to the Kingston Amateurs. In a terraced house on Vauxhall Grove, Hessle Road, a group of young apprentices met to form the club that has gone on to become one of the biggest in the country. The name of the club was eventually changed to Hull Kingston Rovers in 1885.

The new kit pays homage by using the colours of the “United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, est 1834” logo.

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Hull KR Chief Executive Paul Lakin said: “We are so pleased to bring to life what is in many ways an untold story. It’s been so fascinating to learn about how the community spirit and strong moral compass was embedded in the club culture from day one. Something we do our best each day to uphold.

"We have done so much this year that is focused on the future, from running a record number of teams, purchasing the stadium, to evolving our badge. So it’s nice to take a moment to reflect on those who came before us and pay tribute to them.”

The club has produced just 1,000 limited-edition shirts. Pre-orders can be made online at hullkr.co.uk/boilermakers