Wakefield Trinity v Hull KR preview and 21-man squads

   04/06/2026

`TOM JOHNSTONE returns for Wakefield Trinity after missing the last six weeks with an Achilles injury.

In Wakefield’s only change, Johnstone returns in place of Will Tate.

Meanwhile, Dean Hadley drops out of the Hull KR squad due to failing his HIA in the Challenge Cup Final against Wigan Warriors while Jack Brown left the club earlier this week.

As such, Ryan Hampshire and new signing, Tevita Pangai Jnr join Rovers’ 21-man squad, with the latter hunting his debut.

SQUADS

Trinity: 2 Oliver Pratt, 3 Cameron Scott, 4 Corey Hall, 5 Tom Johnstone, 6 Jake Trueman, 7 Mason Lino, 8 Mike McMeeken, 9 Tyson Smoothy, 10 Ky Rodwell, 11 Seth Nikotemo, 12 Matty Storton, 13 Jazz Tevaga, 14 Jay Pitts, 15 Caleb Hamlin-Uele, 16 Caius Faatili, 17 Harvey Smith, 18 Isaiah Vagana, 20 Jack Sinfield, 21 Jayden Myers, 23 Josh Rourke, 24 Tray Lolesio

Rovers: 2 Tom Davies, 3 Peta Hiku, 4 Oliver Gildart, 5 Joe Burgess, 6 Mikey Lewis, 7 Tyrone May, 8 Sauaso Sue, 9 Jez Litten, 10 Tom Amone, 12 James Batchelor, 13 Elliot Minchella, 14 Jack Broadbent, 15 Sam Luckley, 16 Jai Whitbread, 17 Rhyse Martin, 19 Karl Lawton, 20 Jordan Dezaria, 21 Noah Booth, 22 Bill Leyland, 34 Ryan Hampshire, 35 Tevita Pangai Jnr

Referee: Aaron Moore

STATS

Last ten meetings:
Wakefield 28, Hull KR 12 (SLR26, 13/9/25)
Hull KR 34, Wakefield 10 (SLR16, 27/6/25)
Wakefield 12, Hull KR 14 (SLR2, 20/2/25)
Wakefield 12, Hull KR 56 (SLR27, 22/9/23)
Hull KR 28, Wakefield 12 (SLR16, 23/6/23)
Wakefield 6, Hull KR 34 (SLR6, 24/3/23)
Wakefield 18, Hull KR 6 (SLR25, 25/8/22)
Hull KR 15, Wakefield 10 (SLR19, 17/7/22)
Hull KR 32, Wakefield 10 (SLR10, 23/4/22)
Hull KR 18, Wakefield 25 (SLR21, 26/8/21)

Super League summary
Wakefield won 18
Hull KR won 19
Wakefield highest score: 54-18 (H, 2018) (also widest margin)
Hull KR highest score: 70-14 (H, 2011) (also widest margin)

MASON LINO needs one appearance to reach 100 (Super League).
– 99 for Wakefield Trinity (2021-2023, 2025-2026)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)

MASON LINO needs 18 points to reach 500 for Wakefield Trinity.
– 19 tries, 201 goals, 4 field goals (127 appearances, 2021-2026)

ELLIOT MINCHELLA needs one appearance to reach 150 for Hull KR.
​- Debut: Wakefield Trinity (h) (SL) (W30-12) (Substitute) (31 January, 2020)