There are many ways to win a game of rugby league and the early signs are that Hull Kingston Rovers have the variety in their game to have a say in this year’s Super League title race.
Last week’s opening-night victory at bitter rivals Hull FC was all about handling the occasion of a 20,000-plus crowd, a cauldron of emotion and the eyes of the rugby league world on them. To say they did that would be an understatement given their 22-0 win that sent an early reminder as to who the superior force in the city of Hull is. But these days, being the standout side in the city is not enough for a club with genuine aspirations of winning something this season.
