Featherstone Rovers v Widnes Vikings Betfred Championship Round5 Sunday 21st April 2024

A third home game of the season for Featherstone and another against  a top 4 side, Widnes were unbeaten coming into this one, so could Rovers make it back to back wins, or could Widnes continue their solid start to the season?

It was played at the Millennium Stadium

1^st Rovers try- Gale in corner

After 9 minutes, and a decent start by Rovers, they struck first as Turner put Minikin away superbly and Gale scored in corner, unsuccessful conversion.

2^nd Feath try- England untouched

14 minutes later, England ran the line and went through untouched, successful conversion by Addy.

1^st Widnes try- Roberts scored

Just before halftime, nice by Widnes as Gilmore did a superb flat pass to Roberts who flew through the gap to score, successful conversion by Gilmore.

3^rd Rovers try- Hall scored

On the hooter, Rovers extended their lead as Rovers chipped over top and Hall gathered to score, successful converison by Addy.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 16-6 Widnes Vikings

A good first half by Rovers and they went in at halftime feeling good 3 tries to 1, could they continue 2^nd half?

4^th Feath try- Day crashed over

After 43 minutes, Day crashed over to extend Rovers lead further, successful conversion by Addy.

2^nd Widnes try- Ince at corner

After 50 minutes, Owens did a cut out pass to Ince who dived in at corner, successful conversion by Gilmore.

3^rd Widnes try- Owen scored under posts 

Just before the hour, Widnes back in it as Langtree he made a break and pass round corner for Owens to score under posts, Gilmore scored under posts.

4^th Widnes try- Ince’s 2^nd 

After 68 minutes, Widnes level after Widnes moved it through hands quick and Ince scored , successful conversion by Gilmore.

5^th Fev try- Wynne scored

Five minutes later, Jones did a lovely pass and Wynne was over to score, successful conversion by Addy.

6^th Rovers try- Wynne’s 2^nd 

After 78 minutes, Rovers sealed the win as Wynne scored his 2^nd, successful conversion by Addy

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers 32-24 Widnes Vikings

A exciting game as Rovers looked to be in control, then Widnes went ahead with 10 to go, then Rovers wrestled back the advantage.

Next for Rovers is their 1^st trip to Cumbria this year as they face Whitehaven on Sunday 28^th April with  3pm kickoff.