This was round 4 of the Championship season and Rovers have won one and lost two of their first three games, but Doncaster haven’t had a good start, so could Rovers get a 2nd win of the season, or could Doncaster inflict a 3rd defeat of the season on Rovers?
It was played at Eco Power Stadium
Reynolds sinbinned for Rovers
After 4 minutes, Rovers had Reynolds sent to sin bin for dissent
1st Rovers try- Jones from dummy half
After 11 minutes, Rovers struck first as Jones did a trademark dart from dummy half, unsuccessful conversion by Addy.
On the quarter hour, Briscoe switched it to Guzdek who were both close to going over, but Rovers held firm.
2nd Rovers try- Gale in corner
After 23 minutes, after back to back sets, Rovers worked it wide and Gale scored in corner, successful conversion just by Reynolds as it went over the crossbar.
Just after half hour, Robinson’s kick ended with Briscoe forcing a drop out, then quick passing nearly got Guzdek in but couldn’t quite score.
Rovers penalty- Reynolds converted
After 35 minutes, a illegal tackle by Hepi gave Rovers the penalty and Reynolds took the two and converted.
3rd Feath try- Jones intercept and sprinted away
Just before halftime, Gale tried to pass but Jones intercepted and sprinted away 60 metres and scored, unsuccessful conversion by Reynolds.
1st Doncaster try- Guzdek scored
On stroke of halftime, Hey and Guzdek combined back and forth and Guzdek scored, unsuccessful conversion.
Halftime score: Doncaster 4-16 Featherstone Rovers
Rovers took their opportunities, Doncaster had a couple but onmly took one, could ROvers finish it off 2nd half?
4th Rovers try- Reynolds stretched
After 43 minutes, Reynolds stretched over to score, he converted his own try.
5th Feath try- Aekins scored
Five minutes later, Turner broke the line and Aekins was in support to score, successful converison by Reynolds.
6th Rovers try- Day close range
After 53 minutes, Turner offloaded to Day who scored from close range, successful conversion by Reynolds, Rovers stretching clear.
7th Feath try- Day’s 2nd
Just before the hour, a 2nd try for Day as Turner passed nicely again, successful conversion by Reynolds.
8th Rovers try- Bowes determination
After 64 minutes, a solo try as Bowes kicked to himself and grounded the ball down, successful conversion by Reynolds.
Fulltime score: Doncaster 4-46 Featherstone Rovers
Some good tries by ROvers as they got back to winning ways for only their 2nd win of the Championship season.
Next for Rovers is their 3rd home game of the season as they welcome Widnes Vikings to the Millennium Stadium on Sunday 21st April with a 3pm kickoff.
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