HULL KR coach Nathan Cayless will make blooding youngsters in the first team a key part of his approach to the job.
In recent seasons, Rovers have been criticised for failing to provide a pathway for their development products.
The likes of Frankie Dearlove, Louix Gorman, Harvey Horne and Flynn Holden have been waiting in the wings.
Several senior debuts were handed out towards the back end of the 2026 Super League season, however, by former coach Willie Peters.
Fellow Australian Cayless is aiming to give more opportunities to promising youngsters, as well as creating an aligned rugby philosophy across the club.
“There’s a lot of talent,” he said.
“The real focus for me is to ensure that whatever we’re doing in the first team in regard to our terminologies for attack and defence, our drills and our training, our Scholarship will also be doing that.
“As soon as they start as a Hull KR player, they’ll be training in the exact same way as the first team so that when they transition through, it’s as smooth as possible.
“We’re keen on making sure the players are ready to play in the first team as early as possible.
“Does that mean they may have to work a little bit harder in terms of the intensity? They’ll be pushed hard because we want to see as many of our good young players come through the system as possible and there are a lot of them.”
Cayless added: “I’m grateful the RFL have confirmed that there will be a Reserve grade competition with ten teams.
“I believe it’s an 18-round competition with finals (play-offs) and with regards to the pathway, (head of rugby) Pete Riding and all of the staff have done a great job with the Scholarship and Academy.
“A lot of the players got their chance against St Helens where we saw Flynn Holden score the Hull KR try of the season (award). That was a cracking effort.
