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2012 Hull Kingston Rovers season

In 2012, Hull Kingston Rovers competed in the 17th season of the Super League and also in the 2012 Challenge Cup. Last season they finished in the top eight before losing in the playoffs.

Background

Hull Kingston Rovers enter the 2012 season on the back of a good performance in 2011. They finished in 7th position on the competition table which qualified them for the playoffs before they were eliminated in the first rounds by the Catalans Dragons. However, Hull KR have lost much experience from their team over the off season. Key personnel losses included former coach Justin Morgan, who had helped Hull KR to get promoted to the Super League and the retirement of captain Mick Vella. Other key losses include Peter Fox, Clint Newton and Shaun Briscoe.

Craig Sandercock, who had been assistant at the Newcastle Knights was announced as the new coach in September 2011. Several players were signed to replace those who had left. These included former England player David Hodgson, Ryan O'Hara, Shannon McDonnell and Tongan international Mickey Paea. Injuries have also affected Hull KR with the loss of new captain Ben Galea and their 2011 player of the season Blake Green for much of the season.

Because of the loss of players, Hull Kingston Rovers prospects were not rated highly for 2012. Dave Woods, writer for the BBC said that " If they make the top eight, then you'd have to say "top achievement". But I reckon a year of relative struggle could be in store." They were given the 9th best odds to win the competition out of the 14 teams in the Super League.

2012 squad

2012 transfers

Ins

Name	Signed From	Contract Length	Date	Ryan O'Hara	Crusaders	2 Years	September 2011	David Hodgson	Huddersfield Giants	2 Years	September 2011	Graeme Horne	Huddersfield Giants	2 Years	September 2011	George Griffin	Queanbeyan Kangaroos	2 Years	September 2011	Lincoln Withers	Crusaders	2 Years	September 2011	Mickey Paea	Canterbury Bulldogs	2 Years	October 2011	Keale Carlile	Huddersfield Giants	2 Years	October 2011	Constantine Mika	Newcastle Knights	2 Years	October 2011	Shannon McDonnell	Newcastle Knights	1 Year	November 2011

Outs

Name	Sold To	Contract Length	Date	Peter Fox	Wakefield Trinity Wildcats	3 Years	July 2011	Shaun Briscoe	Widnes Vikings	2 Years	August 2011	Liam Colbon	Harlequins RL	2 Years	September 2011	Clint Newton	Penrith Panthers	2 Years	September 2011	Matt Cook	Harlequins RL	2 Years	September 2011	Michael Vella	Retired	September 2011	Ben Cockayne	Wakefield Trinity Wildcats	1 Year	October 2011	Ben Fisher	Batley Bulldogs	1 Year	December 2011

Season summary

February

Hull KR opened the season by losing 34–16 on the opening day of the season to last season's champions Leeds Rhinos. The scoreline flattered Leeds who were able to pull away in the last 15 minutes of the match. The first win of the season came the next week when they defeated Wakefield 22–10 away from home. However, the victory came at a cost with scrum half Michael Dobson suffering a shoulder injury.

Fixtures and results

LEGEND

Date	Competition	Rnd	Vrs	H/A	Venue	Result	Score	Tries	Goals	Att	Live on TV	Report
3 February 2012		Super League XVII	1	Leeds	A	Headingley	L	16–34	Horne (2), Welham, Hodgson		15,343		Report
12 February 2012	Super League XVII	2	Wakefield Trinity	A	Belle Vue	W	22–10	Paea, Mika, Hodgson, Lovegrove	Dobson 2, Hall	8,612		Report
19 February 2012	Super League XVII	3	St Helens R.F.C.	H	Craven Park	D	36–36	Welham, J Hodgson, D Hodgson, McDonnell, Mika 2	Hall 6	7,610		Match Report
26 February 2012	Super League XVII	4	Warrington	A	Halliwell Jones	L	10–42	Hall, Lovegrove	Dobson	11,916	–	Match Report
4 March 2012	Super League XVII	5	Widnes	H	Craven Park	W	36–0	Murrell, Hall 2, Withers, J Hodgson, Webster	Dobson 6	7,423	–	Match Report
10 March 2012	Super League XVII	6	Bradford	H	Craven Park	L	24–36	Paea, Hall, Welham, J Hodgson	Dobson 4	7,486	–	Match Report
17 March 2012	Super League XVII	7	Catalans Dragons	A	Stade Gilbert Brutus	L	12–20	Dobson, Welham	Dobson 2	7,337		Match Report
25 March 2012	Super League XVII	8	Huddersfield	H	Craven Park	W	40–22	Paea, Watts, Taylor, Welham, J Hodgson, D Hodgson, Latus	Dobson 6	7,616		Match Report
30 March 2012	Super League XVII	9	Castleford	A	Wheldon Road	L	30–34	Welham 3, Withers, J Hodgson	Dobson 5	6,396		Match Report
6 April 2012	Super League XVII	10	Hull	A	KC Stadium	L	6–36	Hall	Dobson	18,979	Sky Sports	Match Report
9 April 2012	Super League XVII	11	Salford	A	Salford City Stadium	W	18–10	Taylor 2, Withers	Dobson 3	5,000		Match Report
22 April 2012	Super League XVII	12	London Broncos	H	Craven Park	W	44–16	Welham 2, Green, Horne, D Hodgson 3	Dobson 8	6,713		Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	13	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	14	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	15	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	16	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	17	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	18	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	19	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	20	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	21	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	22	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	23	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	24	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	25	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	26	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report
0/0/12	Super League XVII	27	Team	H/A	Venue	W/D/L	Score	Try Scorers	Goal Scorers	Attendance	TV	Match Report

References

(17 September 2011). "Catalan Dragons 56-6 Hull KR | Super League match report".
(September 2016)
(26 September 2011). "Hull KR spring surprise by naming Craig Sandercock as new head coach".
"Super League 2012 guide". BBC Sport.
"Hull KR 2012 season preview".
"Leeds 34-16 Hull KR". BBC Sport.
"Wakefield 10-22 Hull KR". BBC Sport.

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