Hull KR's season hits make or break point after unthinkable collapse

Hull KR were kept scoreless in Super League for the second game in a row, with the Robins leaving the Mend-A-Hose Jungle with their tails between their legs as Castleford thumbed Rovers 32-0.

Here's a look at some of the main talking points after Hull KR's third defeat in a row, with the club at a real crossroads at the halfway stage of their 2022 campaign.

Compared to other Super League clubs, Hull KR are particularly small down the middle, which now is a part of Rovers' game that is being exposed more times than not. Apart from the usual consistent performances from George King and Matty Storton, the Robins are weak in the front row and lack the guile to dominate their opposition pack. The argument that the club haven't invested in a solid forward group has been going on for several years now, and it's pretty clear to see where Willie Peters needs to recruit heavily for 2023 and beyond.

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Sometimes, you come up second best against a stronger side in any sport. Still, in all honesty, Rovers haven't looked like troubling their opposition over the past three weeks, with a lack of intent in attack and some questionable efforts in defence occurring on several occasions. During the defeats, the kicking game and last tackle plays have become non-existent, with Rovers lacking the execution to trouble the opposition defence.

When Tony Smith shocked the rugby league world with his sudden announcement of his departure last month, talk started immediately about whether it would derail Hull KR's season. Unfortunately, if the past three weeks are anything to go off, the assumption looks to be coming to fruition. The Rovers coach was quick to shut down the talking