Hull KR player ratings as Elliot Minchella steals the show against Castleford Tigers
An impressive showing from the full-back, he took on the line, kicked well and helped to pick Castleford’s defence apart with some smart play.
Should have done more to prevent Greg Eden scoring twice in the first half and made an error or two with the ball in hand.
Kept going despite popping his rib in the first half and broke away for a try late in the game.
Showed up to help Rovers in yardage and made his presence felt.
Took his try very well and got back to clear the danger in his own in-goal area in the first half following Bureta Faraimo’s breakaway.
Made himself a nuisance but left the stadium on crutches after spraining his ankle.
Created two tries in the first half and regularly asked questions of the Tigers’ defensive line.
Steady away, helped Rovers get on the front foot with some strong carries.
A jack in the box, he came close to scoring on a couple of occasions as he looked to enjoy himself against Lee Radford’s side.
A tidy performance from the prop forward.
He’s impressed so far this season and while he didn’t get over the line he was busy defensively and made a number of carries.
Had a hand in the third try, knocking Abdull’s kick back into the arms of Milnes. Ran well and made his tackles.
Castleford couldn’t handle him at times. He was too strong and aggressive and he got over the line on two occasions in the first half.
Started on the bench but made Rovers tick in the latter stages of the game. Had stints at half-back, centre and loose-forward.
Ran well through the middle and got stuck in.
Made himself a threat, took on the line and made Castleford panic on a number of occasions.
A solid showing from the forward after returning to the side.


