Tevita Pangai Jnr among Hull KR departures

HULL KR will release ten players at the end of the 2026 Super League season, including Tevita Pangai Jnr.

The front-rower joined the Robins mid-season after a stint in French rugby union, having made a late U-turn on a proposed move to Warrington Wolves for 2026.

However, injury and suspension have limited him to just five appearances for Willie Peters’ side.

Fellow forward Rhyse Martin will hang up his boots after two seasons at the club, in which he scored 12 tries and 146 goals, and will now become PNG Chiefs’ football operations manager.

The Robins’ highest-profile departure is Joe Burgess, who leaves Craven Park for a rival Super League club after registering 64 tries in 72 appearances.

Ryan Hampshire, Lee Kershaw and Leon Ruan will also depart Craven Park.

Kershaw and Ruan have spent time on loan with Huddersfield Giants and Bradford Bulls respectively this season, whilst Hampshire brings to an end a short spell in East Hull, where he featured at both fullback and halfback after a successful trial.

Youngsters Alfie Petty, Alfie Woods and Zach Fishwick have also been released, whilst Jack Brown has joined Castleford Tigers.

Alongside player departures, three members of the club’s backroom staff will leave Craven Park.

Senior athletic performance coach Harry Coyle, rugby operations coordinator Sue Thompson and kit equipment manager Alan Fellows will all depart, with the latter retiring after three decades at the club.