Featherstone Rovers v Halifax Panthers Betfred Championship Round7 Sunday 5th May 2024

A bank holiday treat at the Millennium Stadium as Featherstone Rovers who are getting there took on a struggling Halifax Panthers side, could Rovers make it 3 wins in a row, or could Halifax make it tricky again for Rovers? There was a minutes applause before kickoff for Paul Taylor who sadly passed away recently.

It was played at the Millennium Stadium

After 4 minutes, McComb nearly broke through for Halifax but Rovers clung on, then Jouffret and Woodburn-Hall linked to put Saltonstall away, but ball hit floor.

After 11 minutes, Massey stopped by Davies, but then Rovers won a penalty 10metres from the line.

1^st Rovers try- Wynne dived over in corner

2 minutes later, Rovers pressure counted as long looping pass from Turner fooled Saltonstall, who jammed inside which left Wynne space to break and dive over in corner, successful conversion by Hooley from touch.

After 20 minutes. Woodburn-Hall sent Saltonstall down wing but kick went all wrong and judged as knockon.

1^st Halifax try- Eden in corner

After some pressure,  Fax scored as Inman went on short side and found Jouffret who threw spectacular pass wide, which fooled everyone except Eden who scooped it across unopposed in corner, successful conversion by Jouffret from touch.

2^nd Rovers try-  Albert stretched over

After 34 minutes, back to back Rovers penalties punished Halifax as Albert stretched over from close range, successful conversion by Hooley.

2^nd Fax try- Widdop scored

Four minutes later, Halifax back in it again as superb play by Halifax, Keyes and Widdop linked up to send Saltonstall away down wing, and kicked back inside for Widdop to score, unsuccessful conversion by Jouffret.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 12-10 Halifax Panthers

A really entertaining first half, some good play by both teams, Rovers just edging it, how would 2^nd half go?

3^rd Rovers try- Hardcastle crashed over

After 50 minutes, good start to 2^nd half by Fax but Rovers scored as a overlap on right and Hardcastle stepped back inside and held off challenge to crash over, successful conversion by Hooley.

Seven minutes later, another chance for Fax as Jouffret floated a pass over top to Eden but couldn’t take it.

Red card- Gale

Just before the hour, Rovers down to 12 men as Gale got sent off for a shouldercharge, could Rovers hold on with 12 men?

4^th Feath try- Wynne’s 2^nd 

Just after the hour, it was a try for Rovers as ball hit floor as Keyes tried to scoop it up, but couldn’t take it and fell into Minikin’s  hands who sent Wynne over to score in corner, successful conversion by Hooley.

3^rd Fax try-  Keyes stretched over

With 15 minutes left, Halifax pulled one back as Keyes threw a dummy and stretched over, successful conversion by Jouffret.

5^th Feath try- Wynne hat trick

After 72 minutes, after a controversial call at one end, Rovers scored as Wynne scored his hat trick, successful conversion by Hooley.

6^th Rovers try- Wynne’s 4^th try

Four minutes later, game over as Wynne scored his 4^th try as Turnet stole it off Jouffret and raced away before finding Wynne in support who went over to score, unsuccessful conversion by Hooley.

Rovers penalty- Hooley kicked

With a minute left, Rovers took the two points on offer and Hooley converted it,

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers 36-16 Halifax Panthers

The scoreline might be harsh on Halifax as for large periods they played really well, but Rovers were more clinical and took their chances, and its 3 wins on the spin for Rovers now.

Next for Rovers is another West Yorkshire derby as they take on Dewsbury on Sunday 19^th May with  a3pm kickoff.

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.

Featherstone Rovers v Bradford Bulls Betfred Championship Round 3 Sunday 7th April 2024

This was the 2^nd home league game of the season for Featherstone and a 3^rd consecutive West Yorkshire derby for Rovers as they took on Bradford who have had a decent start to the season, could Rovers get their 2^nd win of the season or would Bradford get the win?

It was played at a windy and rainy Millennium Stadium

After five minutes, first real attack and Bradford held up over line.

Two minutes later, a spiralling kick and Rovers got in and attacked but handover near touch

1^st Bradford try- Carr in corner

After 9 minutes, first try went to Bradford as Bradford forced Rovers into touch and then Bradford attacked and worked wide to Carr who scored in corner, unsuccessful conversion by Lilley from touch.

On the quarter hour, a nice kick by Rovers nearly paid off then Rovers got a set near the Bradford line after a forward pass but wasted it.

2^nd Bradford try- Gill scored

After 22 minutes and midway through first half, Bradford broke from a kick and then won a penalty and nearly scored, won another penalty for high tackle and on last tackle Lilley kicked and Gill pounced to score, successful conversion by Lilley,

1^st Rovers try- Jones sprinted over line

Just before halftime Rovers got their first try of the game as Gorman broke and passed to Jones who sprinted to the line, successful conversion by Gorman.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 6-10 Bradford Bulls

Rovers scored just before halftime, but other than that a poor performance by Rovers but the wind probably played a part a little bit, could Rovers get back in it 2^nd half?

2^nd Feath try- Turner barged over

After 49 minutes, first attack of 3nd half by Rovers and Turner barged over the line, unsuccessful conversion by Gorman.

Bradford penalty- Lilley converted

Three minutes later, Bradford won a penalty and decided to take the two on offer, Lilley kicked and Bradford back in front by 2.

3^rd Bradford try- Carr in corner

After 56 minutes, Bradford scored their 3^rd try as they broke and passed wide and Carr scored in corner, unsuccessful conversion by Lilley from touch

4^th Bradford try- Butler scored

Just after the hour, Bradford forced Wacokecoke into touch, and a real chance for Bradford to extend their lead and they did as Butler scored in corner, successful conversion by Lilley.

3^rd Rovers try- Jones ‘ 2^nd 

Near the end of the game, a consolation for Rovers as Jones scored his 2^nd after sprinting away, unsuccessful conversion by Gorman.

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers 14-24 Bradford Bulls

A bit better 2^nd half by Rovers but not enough as its back to back defeats in the league, and for some reason they don’t seem as strong this year, hopefully they improve.

Rovers are down in 9^th after 3 games this season.

Next for Rovers it’s another Yorkshire derby as they travel to South Yorkshire to face Doncaster on Sunday 14^th April 2024 with a 3pm kickoff.

Featherstone Rovers v Wakefield Trinity Betfred Challenge Cup Round 5 Sunday 10th March 2024

This was Featherstone’s first home game of the season and it came in the form of a Challenge Cup tie against rivals Wakefield Trinity, for a first competitive game against each other since 1998, it was a muddy afternoon on the pitch after all the rain we had, so that could have made it a level game, so could Featherstone progress to round 6 where the Super League clubs enter,or would Wakefield get through?

It was played at the Millennium Stadium

Scrappy start but 13 minutes in, Rovers forced a dropout..

Four minutes later, both Rovers and Trinity fans came together to remember a 17 year old Wakey fan who sadly passed away  with a minutes applause.

Sinbins

After 23 minutes, Day of Rovers and Atoni of Trinity were both sinbinned

1^st Rovers try- Wynne scored

Just after the half hour in the horrible conditions Rovers worked it wide and Wynne dived over in the corner, successful conversion by Lacans.

2^nd Rovers try- Wynne’s 2^nd 

Five minutes later, Wynne was at the double as Albert offloaded, Day got it out wide and Wynne scored, unsuccessful conversion by Lacans.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 10-0 Wakefield Trinity

A awful first half but Rovers edged ahead, could they hold on 2^nd half?

1^st Wakefield try- Pratt scored

After 47 minutes, Jowitt passed to Pratt who scored, unsuccessful conversion.

2^nd Wakefield try- Franco scored

Just before the hour, Jowitt found Franco who scored, unsuccessful conversion again.

Wakefield penalty- Lino converted

After 64 minutes, Lino converted a penalty for Trinity and we were all square at 10-10.

Four minutes later, Lacans went for a drop goal but Wakefield knocked it behind for a dropout.

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers 10-10 Wakefield Trinity

After 80 minutes in the mud, it was all level at the end so we went to Golden Point extra time which was 5 minutes each way if needed and the first side to score a drop goal or a try won.

3^rd Rovers try- Gale interception

With seconds of the first half of extra time left, Gale intercepted and ran the length of the field to score a superb try to win the game for Rovers.

Fulltime score after extra time: Featherstone Rovers 14-10 Wakefield Trinity

A piece of magic by Gale saw Rovers into the 6^th round of the Challenge Cup, Wakefield would have got away with it had they won.

Next for Rovers is their Championship season opener as they travel across the M62 top face Batley Bulldogs on Sunday 17^th March with a 2pom kickoff.

Featherstone Rovers v London Broncos Betfred Championship Playoff semi final Sunday 8th October 2023 (by dedicated flatcapper Daniel Crossfield)

The biggest game of the season so far for Featherstone as they were 80 minutes away from the grand final on home soil, but London put Sheffield to the sword last week, so could Rovers make the playoff final again, or could London cause a huge upset?

It was played at the Millennium Stadium

1^st London try- Walker scored

After six minutes, London struck first as Walker got ball near line and scored to left of sticks, successful conversion by Norman.

Three minutes later, first Rovers attack but couldn’t score, then had another go but couldn’t score

2^nd London try or was it – Whare grounded it

After a quarter of a hour, a 2^nd London try as a kick looked too deep and too long but Whare got it down and London thought they’d scored a 2^nd try, went to video ref and he said try, successful conversion by Norman.

After 21 minutes, Rovers won a penalty and got near the line, then offloaded for no reason.

1^st Feath try- Hankinson scored

Five minutes later, Rovers back into the semi final as they played it well and kicked through and Hankinson scored a try to taker him over 1,000 career points,went to video ref but he said try and superb conversion from touch by Kheirallah.

Just before half hour, Rovers won a penalty and on last tackle, they tried to score in corner but couldn’t. They then forced a London knockon but couldn’t make most of it.

2^nd Rovers try- Leilua barged over

After 33 minutes, good try by Rovers as they won a penalty and on 2^nd tackle,Leilua barged his way over with pace to score in corner, successful conversion by Kheirallah and Rovers were level.

3^rd London try- Walker’s 2^nd 

Just before halftime, London went back in front as Walker scored under sticks, successful conversion by Norman.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 12-18 London Broncos

London started well then Rovers got themselves back in it, only to conceded on stroke of half-time, the biggest 40 minutes of the season were coming up.

After 49 minutes, Day sinbinned for Rovers for a tip tackle.

4^th London try- Macani in corner

Three minutes later, London scored their 4thtry as Rovers knocked on and London played it well and Macani scored in corner, successful conversion by Norman to give London a 12 point lead again.

5^th London try- Grant

After 57 minutes, Grant scored in corner for London, successful conversion by Norman.

6^th London try- Raiwalui scored

On the hour,Raiwalui scored for London but another easy try for them, successful conversion by London, the game was heading south for Rovers .

3^rd Rovers try- Hankinson’s 2^nd try

After 67 minutes, good play by Rovers and Hankinson scored in corner, unsuccessful conversion by Kheirallah.

4^th Feath try- Briscoe in corner

 With ten minutes left, all of a sudden Rovers started throwing the ball around and Briscoe scored in corner, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

5^th Rovers try- Leilua scored his 2^nd

After 74 minutes, Leilua scored for Rovers under sticks, unsuccessful converison by Kheirallah.

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers 26-36 London Broncos

Too little too late for Rovers but London deserved the win, as it looked like they wanted it more than Rovers, and they take their place in the final against Toulouse next weekend, for Rovers they won the shield but ultimately its another failure of a season for Rovers.

Featherstone Rovers v Widnes Vikings Betfred Championship Round 27 Saturday 23rd September 2023 (by dedicated flatcapper Daniel Crossfield)

The final game of the regular season for Featherstone  Rovers who would lift the League Leaders shield at the end of the game, Widnes still had an outside chance of making the playoffs, and it was James Lockwood’s final league game for Rovers before retiring, so could Rovers finish the league season with a 25^th win or would Widnes inflict just a 3^rd defeat of the season?

It was played at the Millennium Stadium

1^st Rovers try- Lacans scored

After only three minutes, Rovers scored first through Lacans, after a Leilua break , successful conversion by Kheirallah.

2^nd Feath try- Hall in corner

Midway through the first half, Hall scored in the corner, superb conversion by Kheirallah.

1^st Widnes try- Dixon scored

After 24 minutes, Ince raced down right and offloaded to Lyons who scored in corner, successful conversion by Dixon.

3^rd Rovers try- Moors barged over

Just after the half hour, Rovers scored a 3^rd try as Moors got a short ball by Wildie and barged over, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

2^nd Widnes try- Ince corner

Four minutes later, Widnes had their 2^nd try as good play by Wilde, Lawton and Fleming all offloaded and Ince dived over to score in corner, unsuccessful conversion by Dixon.

4^th Rovers try- Gale

Just before halftime, a loose ball went to ground and Gale scored, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 24-10 Widnes Vikings

A topsy turvy first half which Rovers edged 4 tries to 2, could they continue 2^nd half? At halftime, the womens team lifted their League leaders Shield as they got promoted to Womens Super League group 1.

5^th Rovers try- Aekins

After 48 minutes, Aekins stepped through the line and scored for Rovers, successful conversion by Kheirallah.  

6^th Rovers try- Hankinson

After 50 minutes, Hankinson caught a high kick and scored beneath the sticks, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

7^th Feath try- Leilua scored

Just after the hour, three consecutive sets on Widnes line ended with Leilua scoring in the corner, a fantastic conversion by Kheirallah.

8^th Rovers try- Gale’s 2^nd 

Two minutes later, Gale broke the line and scored in the corner, unsuccessful conversion from touch by Kheirallah.

9^th Rovers try- Leilua’s 2^nd 

After 70 minutes, Rovers shifted ball right and Leilua stepped inside to score, unsuccessful conversion by Kheirallah.

10^th Feath try- Jones

After 74 minutes, Jones scooted from dummy half and dived over from close range, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

11^th Rovers try- Aekins 2^nd 

Still time for one more Rovers try as a break started by Cozza  before Jones tore through middle to offload to Aekins to score, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers 62-10 Widnes Vikings

A domination job 2^nd half for Rovers as they scored 38 unanswered point sin the 2^nd half, and they finish the league season with 25 wins out of 27. They lifted the League Leaders shield at the end of the game.

They head into the playoffs now but have a week off in the 1^st week and don’t know yet who they’ll play in the semi final.

Featherstone Rovers v Batley Bulldogs Betfred Championship Round 20 Saturday 29th July 2023 (by dedicated flatcapper Daniel Crossfield)

It was Retro Round for this Championship clash between 1^st placed Featherstone Rovers and joint 2^nd Batley Bulldogs, so fans wore their old shirts for the game, Batley came into this on the back of getting to the 1895 Cup final, but Rovers have still only lost once this season, so how would this big game go?

It was also James Lockwood’s 250^th career appearance.

It was played at the Millennium Stadium

After four minutes, both attacking sets early doors for Rovers ended on the Batley line but no score yet.

1^st Rovers try- Taylor scored

Two minutes later, Lockwood’s determined run and offload allowed Taylor to burst through, successful conversion by Hankinson.

2^nd Feath try- Wildie went on own

After 18 minutes, Rovers had a 2^nd as Wildie went on his own and scored under the sticks, successful conversion by Hankinson and 150^th try for Rovers as a team this season.

1^st Batley try- McGowan scored

Four minutes before halftime, Hooley passed down the line to McGowan who beat Rovers winger to score, unsuccessful conversion by Hooley.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 12-4 Batley Bulldogs

A good 1^st half and a big 2^nd half to come, Rovers ahead though.

3^rd Rovers try- Smith

After 46 minutes, Cozza offloaded to Smith to score his 1^st try of 2023 for Rovers having scored three in his previous spell, successful conversion by Hankinson.

4^th Feath try- Hau scored

After 54 minutes, Hau threw defence off balance to power through a gap to score his 6^th try in 7 career games, successful conversion by Hankinson.

2^nd Batley try- Morton in corner

Just after the hour, Batley had their 2^nd try as they ran the ball on the last, went down short side and quick hands allowed Morton to score in the corner, unsuccessful conversion by Hooley.

5^th Rovers try- Hau’s 2^nd

After 67 minutes, Rovers grubber kick and Hau got on end of it to score, unsuccessful conversion from Hankinson.

Batley sinbin

With three minutes left, Blake was sinbinned for Batley.

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers 28-8 Batley Bulldogs

An easyish win for Rovers when its usually close against Batley, Rovers remained top and secured a playoff place and only a few wins away from securing top spot going into the playoffs.

Next for Rovers is another West Yorkshire derby as they go to The Shay to take on Halifax Panthers on Sunday 6^th August with a 5:30pm kickoff.

Featherstone Rovers v Swinton Lions Betfred Championship Round 18 Sunday 9th July 2023 (by dedicated flatcapper Daniel Crossfield)

It was the first home game for 3 weeks for Rovers against a Swinton side who had won three of their last five coming into this one, so could Rovers keep their lead at the top or would Swinton continue their decent run?

It was played at the Millennium Stadium

After seven minutes, a decent start by Rovers but unlucky as held up over line.

Five minutes later, Rovers thought they’d scored after a good kick to corner, but ref ruled it out.

1^st Rovers try- Hau scored

After 23 minutes, Rovers broke through and Hau caught a pass and scored in front of sticks, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

Just before the half hour, Swinton had a full set near Rovers line but couldn’t score.

2^nd Rovers try- Kheirallah scored

On the half hour, a beautiful Rovers try as Astley broke and then kicked for Kheirallah who scored under sticks, successful converison by Kheirallah.

After 36 minutes, Briscoe sinbinned for tackling player in the air.

2 minutes later, Yei also saw yellow.

Rovers penalty

Just before half-time,  Rovers chose to take the 2 on halfway, but Hall unlucky as he kicked inches wide.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 12-0 Swinton Lions

Scrappy first half, but Rovers were ahead with two good tries, would Rovers’ class show 2^nd half?

 3^rd Rovers try- Hau’s 2^nd try

A minute into 2^nd half, Swinton dropped a kick and Hau scored under sticks, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

4^th Feath try- Briscoe scored in corner

Four minutes late,r Briscoe scored in corner, unsuccessful conversion by Kheirallah.

5^th Rovers try- Hall scored

A couple of minutes later, Hall used his speed to get over to left of sticks, Kheirallah converted

6^th Feath try- Hall’s 2^nd

Just before the hour, another lovely Rovers try as Hall carved through the defence like butter to score, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

7^th Rovers try- Jones powered through

After 65 minutes, Jones powered over from close range, successful conversion by Kheirallah

8^th Rovers try- Springer barged over

After 72 minutes, Springer added his name to the scoresheet by barging over, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

9^th Feath try- Lacans scored

With five minutes left, Lacans scored to left of sticks, successful conversion by Kheirallah

1^st Swinton try- Hatton scored

A late consolation for Swinton as Hatton scored to the left of the sticks, successful conversion by Gibson

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers 52-6 Swinton Lions

Rovers had too much class in the 2^nd half as they blew Swinton away, and its another win for Rovers and they’ve still got Dane Chisholm to come into the fold at some point as they resigned him from Keighley.

Rovers remain top on 34 points, 8 points clear of 2^nd place.

Next for Rovers is their last trip to Cumbria this season, as they face Barrow Raiders on Sunday 16^th July 2023 with a 3pm kickoff

Featherstone Rovers v London Broncos Betfred Championship Round 15 Sunday 18th June 2023 (by dedicated flatcapper Daniel Crossfield)

Featherstone suffered their first league defeat of the season last week against Toulouse, and were up against a London team who were in 8^th, so could Rovers get back on track this week?

It was played at the Millennium Stadium

1^st Rovers try- Aekins spun and scored

After seven minutes, Aekins spun near line and scored, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

2^nd Rovers try- Wildie in support

On the quarter hour, a good try for Rovers as Kheirallah offloaded to Wildie in support and he darted over the line to score, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

After 22 minutes, kick on last tackle nearly paid off but Briscoe dropped it.

3^rd Feath try- Leilua scored easily

Five minutes later, a good ball by Kheirallah and Leilua came onto it and scored easily to left of sticks, successful conversion by Kheirallah

4^th Rovers try- Lacans scored

Just before the half hour, back to back Rovers tries as kick on last was spilled by London and Davies pounced and passed to Lacans who scored to left of sticks, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

After 33 minutes, Rovers thought they’d scored again after beautiful kick, but ref pulled it back for a London penalty.

5^th Feath try- Aekins 2^nd

Three minutes later, another kickable conversion after Aekins scored to left of sticks again, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 30-0 London Broncos

It was a scrappy start but then Rovers took control, could they continue 2^nd half?

After 46 minutes, Yei unlucky as he dropped it over line just minutes after he did a break and offloaded stupidly.

6^th Rovers try- Jones scored to right of sticks

After 56 minutes, Rovers did a high kick , London dropped it and Jones caught it and scored to right of sticks, unsuccessful conversion by Bussey.

7^th Feath try- Day scored

Just after the hour, Rovers got it wide and Bussey scored in the corner, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

8^th Rovers try- Kheirallah in support

After 70 minutes, Lacans broke and Kheirallah was in support and he scored to left of sticks, successful conversion by Kheirallah.

9^th  Feath try- Gale in corner

Three minutes later, rovers got it wide again and Gale scored in corner, unsuccessful conversion by Kheirallah.

1^st London try- Leyland scored

With virtually the last play, London scored as Leyland went over, successful conversion by Leyland.

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers  50-6 London Broncos

A convincing win for Featherstone and back on track too, some good tries too.

At just past the halfway point, they are on 28 points, 6 clear of 2^nd placed Batley and 8 clear of Sheffield and Toulouse.

Next for Rovers is a trip to York where they went just a few weeks ago to take on York Knights on Sunday 25^th June with a 3pm kickoff.

Featherstone Rovers v Toulouse Olympique Betfred Championship Round 14 Saturday 10th June 2023 (by dedicated flatcapper Daniel Crossfield)

The biggest game of the season so far as unbeaten Featherstone Rovers took on Toulouse Olympique, on a Saturday teatime clash , so could Rovers keep their unbeaten run going or would they lose for 1^st time this season?

It was played at the Millennium Stadium

1^st Toulouse try- Armitage scored

After 11 minutes, Armitage found space on left wing to score for Toulouse, Successful conversion by Shorrocks.

1^st Rovers try- Hall good try

At just past the midway point of the first half, Rovers hit back as Hall did a lovely dink and chased his own kick to score, unsuccessful conversion by Hall.

2^nd Toulouse try- Lima scored

Just before the half hour, Lima scored for Toulouse, successful conversion by Shorrocks.

2^nd Rovers try- Briscoe in the corner

Just before halftime, Rovers worked it wide and Briscoe scored in the corner, unsuccessful conversion by Hall.

Halftime score: Featherstone Rovers 8-12 Toulouse Olympique

It was an intriguing contest on the cards as both teams scored two tries each, the difference was Rovers didn’t convert either of their tries, could they improve on that 2^nd half?

3^rd Toulouse try- Peyroux scored

After 44 minutes, Peyroux chased a grubber on the last play and scored, successful conversion by Shorrocks.

3^rd Rovers try- Davies scored

Four minutes later, Rovers responded again as Davies scored, successful conversion by Hall.

4^th Feath try- Hankinson powered over

After 55 minutes, Hankinson received ball and powered over the line to make it a level game, unsuccessful conversion by Hall.

4^th Toulouse try- Marcon in the corner

Just after the hour, Toulouse back in front as Marcon scored in the corner, successful conversion by Shorrocks.

5^th Toulouse try- Peyroux’s 2^nd try

Five minutes later, Peyroux ran through middle and scored his 2^nd try of the game, successful conversion by Shorrocks.

6^th Toulouse try- Armitage scored

After 72 minutes, Toulouse wrapped up the win as Armitage ran in for another try, successful conversion by Shorrocks.

Fulltime score: Featherstone Rovers 18-36 Toulouse Olympique

For a while Rovers got level but the last quarter killed them as that’s when Toulouse scored three unanswered tries and it means Rovers lost for the first time this season in the league.

They are still top and clear at the top.

Next up for Rovers is their 3^rd home game in June as they welcome London Broncos to the Millennium Stadium on Sunday 18^th June 2023 for a 3pm kickoff.