Robins can keep pace with city rivals

Hull captain Gareth Ellis is set to return from illnessCredit: Nigel Roddis

Hull v Hull KR | Sky Sports 2, 8pm

This season’s third cross-city clash between the Hull clubs is a definitely a desperation derby for Hull KR.

Rovers kept their slim hopes of avoiding a bottom-four finish alive by edging past Huddersfield by a single point at home last weekend but must still win their remaining two fixtures starting tonight to have any chance of making the top eight. And even that may not be enough.

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Rod Studd

Published on 13 July 2016inRugby League tips

Last updated 20:17, 13 July 2016

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