2015 Hull Kingston Rovers season

English rugby league club season January 2015 January 2015 Hull Kingston Rovers The Robins Neil Hudgell Chris Chester Head Coach www.hullkr.co.uk Terry Campese Hull Kingston Rovers 2015 season is their 134th season in existence, and their 9th competing in the Super League. The Robins made a host of changes to the playing staff for the 2015 season, bringing in 13 new players,http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/a-guide-to-our-new-signings A guide to our new signings… 17 December 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 31 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141213064004/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/a-guide-to-our-new-signings 13 December 2014 dead and releasing 18. The 2015 season is Head Coach Chris Chester's first full season in charge, after replacing Craig Sandercock midway through last season.http://www.hullkr.co.uk/club/news/article/club-statement10 Club Statement. 3 July 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140711074959/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/club/news/article/club-statement10 11 July 2014 dead It sees the addition of two new assistant coaches to support the rookie Head Coach, firstly, experienced Assistant Willie Poaching from the Warrington Wolves,http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-poach-warrington-assistant Robins poach Warrington assistant. 5 September 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224222/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-poach-warrington-assistant 3 January 2015 dead dmy-all and secondly, rookie Assistant Coach David Hodgson, who takes up the duties after retiring from playing at the end of the 2014 season.http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/hodgson-confirmed-as-assistant-coach Hodgson confirmed as assistant coach. 3 October 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215707/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/hodgson-confirmed-as-assistant-coach 3 January 2015 dead These new Assistants replace the outgoing Stanley Gene, who moved to permanently take up the position of Head Coach at the Newcastle Thunderhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/gene-leaves-the-robins Gene leaves the Robins. 1 October 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215423/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/gene-leaves-the-robins 3 January 2015 dead at the end of the 2014 season, and the position previously occupied by Chester himself. 2015 also sees the promotion of halfback and U-19's player of the year Matty Marsh to the first team squad.http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/marsh-rewarded-with-first-team-deal Marsh rewarded with first team deal. 6 September 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224358/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/marsh-rewarded-with-first-team-deal 3 January 2015 dead Transfers Ins NatNameSigned FromContract LengthDateENGDarrell Gouldinghttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-seal-goulding-signing Rovers seal Goulding signing. 1 July 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 31 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215319/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-seal-goulding-signing 3 January 2015 deadWigan Warriors3 YearsJuly 2014AUSKen Siohttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/winger-sio-to-join-rovers-ranks Winger Sio to join Rovers ranks. 31 July 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224351/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/winger-sio-to-join-rovers-ranks 3 January 2015 deadParramatta Eels3 YearsJuly 2014AUS ITAJosh Mantellatohttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-swoop-for-mantellato Robins swoop for Mantellato. 11 August 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215550/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-swoop-for-mantellato 3 January 2015 deadNewcastle Knights3 YearsAugust 2014ENGJames Donaldsonhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-add-donaldson-for-2015 Robins add Donaldson for 2015. 14 August 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215704/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-add-donaldson-for-2015 3 January 2015 deadBradford Bulls2 YearsAugust 2014ENGKieran Dixonhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-win-race-for-speedster-dixon Robins win race for speedster Dixon. 19 August 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224225/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-win-race-for-speedster-dixon 3 January 2015 deadLondon Broncos3 YearsAugust 2014FRAKevin Larroyerhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/larroyer-to-stay-in-2015 Larroyer to stay in 2015. 22 August 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215740/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/larroyer-to-stay-in-2015 3 January 2015 deadCatalans Dragons1 Year LoanAugust 2014ENG IRETyrone McCarthyhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/mccarthy-added-to-rovers-pack-on-two-year-deal McCarthy added to Rovers pack on two-year deal. 27 August 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215349/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/mccarthy-added-to-rovers-pack-on-two-year-deal 3 January 2015 deadNorthern Pride2 YearsAugust 2014AUSAlbert Kellyhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/super-league-will-suit-us-to-a-tee-says-kelly Super League will suit us to a tee, says Kelly. 18 October 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215631/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/super-league-will-suit-us-to-a-tee-says-kelly 3 January 2015 deadGold Coast Titans2 YearsOctober 2014AUSMaurice Blairhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/blair-eager-to-make-impact-at-rovers Blair eager to make impact at Rovers. 18 October 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224354/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/blair-eager-to-make-impact-at-rovers 3 January 2015 deadGold Coast Titans2 YearsOctober 2014FRAJohn Boudebzahttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/boudebza-added-to-squad-for-2015 Boudebza added to squad for 2015. 21 October 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224048/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/boudebza-added-to-squad-for-2015 3 January 2015 deadLézignan Sangliers1 YearOctober 2014ENGRyan Baileyhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-snap-up-prop-bailey Rovers snap up prop Bailey. 31 October 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103223948/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-snap-up-prop-bailey 3 January 2015 dead dmy-allLeeds Rhinos2 YearsOctober 2014ENGGreg Burkehttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-secure-burke-on-season-long-loan Robins secure Burke on season long loan. 7 November 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224136/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-secure-burke-on-season-long-loan 3 January 2015 dead dmy-allWigan Warriors1 Year LoanNovember 2014AUSMitchell Allgoodhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-capture-parramatta-prop Rovers capture Parramatta prop. 21 November 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215627/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-capture-parramatta-prop 3 January 2015 deadParramatta Eels3 YearsNovember 2014AUS ITATerry Campesehttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/experienced-playmaker-campese-joins-hull-kr Experienced playmaker Campese joins Hull KR. 5 December 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215710/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/experienced-playmaker-campese-joins-hull-kr 3 January 2015 dead dmy-allCanberra Raiders1 YearDecember 2014ENGShaun Lunthttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-sign-hooker-lunt-on-loan Rovers sign hooker Lunt on loan. 11 March 2015 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150313171528/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-sign-hooker-lunt-on-loan 13 March 2015 deadHuddersfield Giants1 Year LoanMarch 2015 Outs NatNameSold ToContract LengthDateENG IRESean Gleesonhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/gleeson-retires-with-immediate-effect Gleeson retires with immediate effect. 2 June 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224051/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/gleeson-retires-with-immediate-effect 3 January 2015 deadRetiredN/AJune 2014NZLWayne Ulugiahttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-statement-wayne-ulugia Club statement: Wayne Ulugia. 30 June 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215744/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-statement-wayne-ulugia 3 January 2015 deadSackedN/AJuly 2014ENGCraig Hallhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/hall-to-leave-hull-kr Hall to leave Hull KR. 4 July 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215507/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/hall-to-leave-hull-kr 3 January 2015 deadWakefield Trinity Wildcats2 YearsJuly 2014ENG SCOJonathan Walkerhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-agree-to-walker-release Club agrees to Walker release. 5 July 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140708010117/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-agree-to-walker-release 8 July 2014 dead dmy-allLeigh Centurions1 ½ YearsJuly 2014ENGJosh Hodgsonhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/hooker-hodgson-to-join-canberra Hooker Hodgson to join Canberra. 4 August 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224439/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/hooker-hodgson-to-join-canberra 3 January 2015 deadCanberra Raiders2 YearsAugust 2014AUSRhys Lovegrovehttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-agree-to-lovegrove-release Club agree to Lovegrove release. 23 August 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215106/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-agree-to-lovegrove-release 3 January 2015 deadLondon Broncos2 YearsSeptember 2014ENGGreg Edenhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/eden-to-make-nrl-move Eden to make NRL move. 31 August 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215102/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/eden-to-make-nrl-move 3 January 2015 dead dmy-allBrisbane Broncos2 YearsSeptember 2014AUSTravis Burnshttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/burns-joins-saints-for-substantial-fee https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215109/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/burns-joins-saints-for-substantial-fee dead 3 January 2015 Burns joins Saints for substantial fee. 21 September 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015St. Helens3 YearsSeptember 2014AUSKris Keatinghttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-agree-keating-release Robins agree Keating release. 23 September 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224436/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/robins-agree-keating-release 3 January 2015 dead dmy-allSt. George Illwarra Dragons1 YearSeptember 2014ENGJamie Langleyhttp://www.sheffieldeagles.com/News/Article/36368 Eagles sign former GB international Jamie Langley. 26 September 2014 James Whaling sheffieldeagles.com 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103224314/http://www.sheffieldeagles.com/News/Article/36368 3 January 2015 dead dmy-allSheffield Eagles2 YearsSeptember 2014ENGAde Gardnerhttp://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12206/9554196/super-league-ade-gardner-retires-to-join-st-helens-backroom-staff Ade Gardner retires to join St Helens backroom staff. 7 November 2014 Sky skysports.com 3 January 2015St. Helens - Assistant CoachLoan ReturnSeptember 2014PNGJason ChanHuddersfield GiantsLoan ReturnOctober 2014ENG JAMOmari CaroUnattachedN/AOctober 2014ENGDavid HodgsonRetired - Assistant CoachN/AOctober 2014ENGMatty Beharrellhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-release-beharrell-from-contract Club release Beharrell from contract. 23 October 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215634/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-release-beharrell-from-contract 3 January 2015 dead dmy-allGateshead Thunder2 YearsOctober 2014AUSJustin Poorehttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/poore-calls-time-on-illustrious-career https://web.archive.org/web/20141028080521/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/poore-calls-time-on-illustrious-career dead 28 October 2014 Poore calls time on illustrious career. 25 October 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015RetiredN/AOctober 2014ENGJason NethertonRetired - Liaison OfficerN/ANovember 2014PNGNeville Costiganhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-statement-neville-costigan https://web.archive.org/web/20141102024856/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/club-statement-neville-costigan dead 2 November 2014 Club statement: Neville Costigan. 30 October 2014 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 3 January 2015Townsville & Districts Blackhawks2 YearsDecember 2014AUSMichael Weymanhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/weyman-opts-to-retire-after-knee-injury Weyman opts to retire after knee injury. 11 March 2015 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 17 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150313171600/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/weyman-opts-to-retire-after-knee-injury 13 March 2015 deadRetiredN/AMarch 2015ENGKeale Carlilehttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/club/news/article/club-release-carlile-from-contract Club release Carlile from contract. 17 March 2015 Hull KR hullkr.co.uk 17 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402163826/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/club/news/article/club-release-carlile-from-contract 2 April 2015 deadSheffield Eagles2 YearsMarch 2015ENGRyan Baileyhttp://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-release-prop-bailey Rovers release prop Bailey Hull Kingston Rovers 27 March 2015 16 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402140447/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-release-prop-bailey 2 April 2015 dead ReleasedN/AMarch 2015 2015 Squad * Announced on 11 December 2014. Hull KR 2015 Squad #B50000 white white navy 2015 Squad Numbers 11 December 2014 ENG 1 Kieran Dixon FB WG ENG 2 Ben Cockayne WG FB ENG 3 Darrell Goulding CE ITA 4 Josh Mantellato CE WG FB AUS 5 Ken Sio WG AUS 6 Maurice Blair SO CE SR AUS 7 Albert Kelly SH ENG 8 Adam Walker PR 9 10 FRA 11 Kevin Larroyer SR ENG 12 Graeme Horne SR CE IRE 13 Tyrone McCarthy SR LF AUS 14 Mitchell Allgood PR ENG 15 James Donaldson LF SR 16 ENG 17 Greg Burke LF PR ENG 18 Liam Salter CE ENG 19 Kris Welham CE ENG 20 James Green PR ENG 21 Aaron Ollett SR LF ENG 22 Jordan Cox SR PR AUS 23 Terry Campese SO SH (c) FRA 24 John Boudebza HK ENG 25 Macauley Hallett CE WG ENG 26 Sonny Esslemont LF SR ENG 27 Josh Guzdek FB ENG 28 Connor Robinson HK SH ENG 29 Matthew Marsh SO SH ENG 30 Steven Holker LF ENG 31 Shaun Lunt HK Chris Chester Willie Poching David Hodgson League table Super League HKR Qualifiers HKR Fixtures & Results Super League Competition Round Opponent Result Score Home/Away Venue Attendance Date Friendly N/A 12px Halifax Loss 16-46 Home KC Lightstream Stadium N/A 11 January 2015 Friendly N/A 12px Hull F.C. Win 22-28 Away KC Stadium 9,445 18 January 2015 Friendly N/A 12px Warrington Wolves Loss https://archive.today/20150126135725/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/chester-rues-slow-start-in-wolves-defeat 40-0 Away Halliwell Jones Stadium 3,267 25 January 2015 Super League XX 1 12px Leeds Rhinos Loss https://archive.today/20150210025103/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rhinos-edge-robins-in-opening-round-thriller 30-40 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 11,811 8 February 2015 Super League XX 2 12px Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Loss 24-44 Away The Rapid Solicitors Stadium 5,320 15 February 2015 Super League XX 3 12px Wigan Warriors Win 22-20 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 7,632 1 March 2015 Super League XX 4 12px Warrington Wolves Loss 32-24 Away Halliwell Jones Stadium 9,597 8 March 2015 Super League XX 5 12px Catalans Dragons Win 50-20 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 6,732 15 March 2015 Super League XX 6 12px Widnes Vikings Loss 20-16 Away Select Security Stadium 5,273 22 March 2015 Super League XX 7 12px St Helens R.F.C. Win 24-22 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 7,311 27 March 2015 Super League XX 8 12px Hull F.C. Win 6-20 Away KC Stadium 20,507 2 April 2015 Super League XX 9 12px Huddersfield Giants Win 20-16 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 7,827 6 April 2015 Super League XX 10 12px Castleford Tigers Loss 25-4 Away The Wish Communications Stadium 6,012 11 April 2015 Super League XX 11 12px Salford Red Devils Win 34-28 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 6,717 30 June 2015 Super League XX 12 12px Catalans Dragons Loss 32-24 Away Stade Gilbert Brutus 7,400 25 April 2015 Super League XX 13 12px Wigan Warriors Loss 60-0 Away DW Stadium 11,468 1 May 2015 Super League XX 14 12px Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Win 54-6 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 7,378 7 May 2015 Super League XX 15 12px Leeds Rhinos Loss 36-16 Away Headingley Carnegie Stadium 15,206 22 May 2015 Super League XX 16 12px Hull F.C. Loss 46-20 Magic Weekend St James' Park 40,871 30 May 2015 Super League XX 17 12px Castleford Tigers Loss 22-30 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 7,093 7 June 2015 Super League XX 18 12px Widnes Vikings Win 38-16 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 6,982 14 June 2015 Super League XX 19 12px Warrington Wolves Win 36-10 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 7,455 21 June 2015 Super League XX 20 12px Huddersfield Giants Loss 32-14 Away John Smith's Stadium 5,596 5 July 2015 Super League XX 21 12px Salford Red Devils Loss 31-18 Away AJ Bell Stadium 4,500 12 July 2015 Super League XX 22 12px Hull F.C. Loss 12-22 Home KC Lightstream Stadium 11,350 19 July 2015 Super League XX 23 12px St Helens R.F.C. Loss 52-12 Away Langtree Park 10,781 24 July 2015 Challenge Cup Competition Round Opponent Result Home/Away Venue Attendance DateLadbrokes Challenge Cup5bradford 12 Bradford Bulls30-50AwayProvident Stadium4,53819 April 2015Ladbrokes Challenge Cup6wigan 12 Wigan Warriors12-16NeutralLeigh Sports Village4,67715 May 2015Ladbrokes Challenge CupQFcatalans 12 Catalans Dragons32-26HomeKC Lightstream Stadium6,07325 June 2015Ladbrokes Challenge CupSFWarrington 12 Warrington Wolves26-18NeutralHeadingley Carnegie Stadium13,0491 August 2015Ladbrokes Challenge CupFleeds 12 Leeds Rhinos0-50NeutralWembley Stadium80,14029 August 2015 Tryscorers No. of TriesPlayer(s)8Ken Sio6Albert Kelly3Ben Cockayne2Mitchell Allgood, Kieran Dixon, Shaun Lunt, Kris Welham, Josh Mantellato1Terry Campese, Tyrone McCarthy, Ryan Bailey, Kevin Larroyer, Liam Salter, Graeme Horne See also Hull Kingston Rovers Super League XX References Category:Hull Kingston Rovers seasons Category:2010s in Kingston upon Hull Hull Kingston Rovers