Warrington beat Hull KR to set up semi against Leeds as Hiku sees red
Warrington beat Hull KR to set up semi against Leeds as Hiku sees red. Home Sports Football F1 Cricket Rugby Union Rugby League Golf Boxing NFL Tennis NBA Racing Darts Netball MMA More Sports Scores Football F1 Cricket Rugby Union Rugby League Golf NFL Tennis Watch Sky Bet More Podcasts Live on Sky Get Sky Sports Sky Sports App Sky Sports with no contract Kick It Out British South Asians in Football Watch Sky Sports Other matches Sat 19th September Warrington 35 12 17:30 Hull K R FT Today's Fixtures & Results Super League Results Betfred Super League Warrington Wolves vs Hull K R 5:30pm Saturday 19th September Live on FT Warrington 35 Tries: Currie (4), Ashton (39,43,60), Hopoate (64), King (79) Conversions: Irwin (5,61,65,80) Penalties: Irwin (12) Drop-Goals: Williams (75) Hull K R 12 Tries: Burgess (36), Hadley (53) Conversions: Mourgue (37,55) Warrington vs Hull K R Super League 5:30pm Saturday 19th September Report Form Report Video Betting Megan Wellens Sports Journalist @MegWellensX Warrington 35-12 Hull KR: Matty Ashton hat-trick helps Wolves set up Super League semi-final vs Leeds as Peta Hiku sees red Warrington into semis for the first time since 2024; loss brings an end to Willie Peters' reign; Peta Hiku was shown a red card for punch on George Williams; the Super League semi-finals take place on Friday September 25 and Saturday September 26, live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 19/09/26 7:48pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Peta Hiku is shown a straight red card for throwing a punch, leaving Hull KR down to 12 in their Super League eliminator against Warrington Wolves Peta Hiku is shown a straight red card for throwing a punch, leaving Hull KR down to 12 in their Super League eliminator against Warrington Wolves Warrington Wolves set up a Super League semi-final with Leeds Rhinos after a 35-12 victory over reigning champions Hull KR in their eliminator showdown at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
What happened
Warrington Wolves set up a Super League semi-final with Leeds Rhinos after a 35-12 victory over reigning champions Hull KR in their eliminator showdown at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Super League play-offs results and scheduleEliminatorsFriday September 18: Wakefield Trinity 26-16 Leigh LeopardsSaturday September 19, Warrington Wolves 35-12 Hull KRSemi-finalsSemi-Final 1 – Friday September 25, Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves, 8pm KO on Sky SportsSemi-Final 2 – Saturday 26 September, Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity, 5. The flashpoint of the game came early in the second half when Peta Hiku saw red for a punch on George Williams and the player advantage for Warrington eventually became too much for Hull KR to contend with.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Burgess finishes a superb length-of-the-field Hull KR move after Arthur Mourgue slices through the Warrington defence Burgess finishes a superb length-of-the-field Hull KR move after Arthur Mourgue slices through the Warrington defence The key moment of the game came three minutes into the second half when a suspected punch from Hiku on Williams resulted in a red card. Image source, SWPixImage caption, Matty Ashton made it 23 tries for the season with a hat-trick in the play-off eliminator against Hull KRPublished18 minutes agoBetfred Super League play-off eliminatorWarrington (12) 35Tries: Currie, Ashton 3, Hopoate, King Goals: Irwin 5Drop goal: WilliamsHull KR (6) 12Tries: Burgess, Hadley Goals: Mourgue 2Sent off: Hiku (42)Matty Ashton scored a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves ended Hull Kingston Rovers' reign as Super League champions with victory in the play-off eliminator.
More to followWarrington: Josh Thewlis; Hopoate, Lindop, King, Ashton; Williams, Irwin; Byrne, Walker, Harrison, Stone, Bentley, CurrieInterchanges: Yates, Hayes, Philbin, TanginoaHull KR: Mourgue; Davies, Hiku, Gildart, Burgess; Lewis, May; Sue, Litten, Hadley, Whitbread, Batchelor, MinchellaInterchanges: Amone, Broadbent, Luckley, LawtonReferee: Aaron Moore. Skip to main content Warrington v Hull KR | Peta Hiku sent off for punch Saturday 19 September 2026 19:00, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Peta Hiku is shown a straight red card for throwing a rabbit punch, leaving Hull KR down to 12-men in their Super League eliminator against Warrington Wolves.
The wider picture
It marks Warrington's first semi-final since 2024 after they missed out on the play-offs in 2025. Wakefield through to first ever semi-final with win over LeighGet Sky Sports or stream contract-free on NOWChoose the Sky Sports notifications you wantWarrington had a narrow 12-6 lead at half-time thanks to a converted Ben Currie try, Ewan Irwin penalty and Matty Ashton's score. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Matty Ashton completes his hat-trick after James Bentley relieves the pressure with a crucial interception, before the Warrington winger races through to extend their lead Matty Ashton completes his hat-trick after James Bentley relieves the pressure with a crucial interception, before the Warrington winger races through to extend their lead After Hiku's red card, Ashton scored twice more to complete his hat-trick with Albert Hopoate also crossing the whitewash.
Warrington will head to play Leeds on Friday September 25, with kick-off at 8pm live on Sky Sports as they compete for a spot in the Grand Final. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ben Currie capitalises on Joe Burgess losing control near his own try line to give Warrington Wolves the perfect start against Hull KR Ben Currie capitalises on Joe Burgess losing control near his own try line to give Warrington Wolves the perfect start against Hull KR Ill-discipline was costing the Robins and, once again, Warrington turned that into points.
Wire will now travel to play Leeds Rhinos at AMT Headingley on Friday, September 25 for a place in the Grand Final, with Wakefield Trinity taking on Wigan Warriors in the other semi-final the following evening. Related topicsRugby LeagueWarrington WolvesHull Kingston Rovers Hull KR hit back through a Joe Burgess wonder-try that was started by Arthur Mourgue to get themselves in the game.
What has been reported
Hull KR had gone over through Dean Hadley but it ended up merely a consolation at the full-time whistle, Williams rubbing salt in the wound with a late drop goal and Toby King finishing things off with a try. Warrington a step closer to Grand Final as Peters era comes to closeAfter an early repeat set, it was not long until some eyes-up rugby saw Warrington get the first points on the board. Irwin's conversion attempt hit the post, so Warrington walked in with a 12-6 lead after 40 minutes of enthralling rugby league.
There was not much force in it but he hit the Warrington captain's face and left the Robins with 12 for the remainder. Warrington made sure to immediately capitalise from it as they sent it out wide for Ashton to finish off his second try. Despite being a player down, Hull KR would not give up and got their reward in the 53rd minute when a breakaway from Burgess was eventually finished by Hadley barrelling over from close range.
The tension had reached a new level inside Warrington's home but it was alleviated with just a quarter to go. Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this Privacy Options That felt like the crucial score and Warrington then took control as Hopoate went in with a brilliant dive at the corner and Irwin came through clutch for a 16-point lead.
What happens next
Just to rub salt in the wound, Williams sent over the one-pointer and, with a minute on the clock, King walked through and Irwin wrapped up the 35-12 victory and a spot in the semi-finals. Burgess, meanwhile, celebrated on the pitch with his family as he continues his quest to do something just as monumental for Warrington. Warrington were the better side throughout but only held a 12-6 lead at half-time as a superb Joe Burgess try for the Robins answered scores from Ben Currie and Ashton.
The task became much tougher for Willie Peters' side, who managed a clean sweep of domestic honours last season, when Peta Hiku was sent off after his fist to the face of George Williams was deemed to be a punch. It also means Willie Peters' tenure as Robins head coach is now over after his reign which featured the history-making season in 2025 in which he won the Super League for the club for the first time.
Wigan Warriors will then host Wakefield Trinity on Saturday September 26, with kick-off at 5. 30pm on Sky Sports, as they bid to complete the final two.
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