A crushing defeat in Las Vegas has left Hull KR and their fans reeling, with coach Willie Peters offering a frank assessment of his team's performance.
In a brutal 58-6 loss to Leeds Rhinos at Allegiant Stadium, the Robins were outclassed in every aspect of the game. Peters, known for his no-nonsense approach, didn't hold back in his post-match review, stating, "We were beaten in every area."
But here's where it gets controversial... Peters refused to use his team's recent World Club Challenge victory as an excuse, instead taking full responsibility for the disappointing display. He empathized with the fans who had traveled to Vegas, saying, "The people I feel sorry for are the fans that paid hard-earned money to come today and watch that."
And this is the part most people miss... Peters' honesty and self-reflection are a rare commodity in sports. He acknowledged that the performance was "nowhere near good enough" and urged his team, including himself, to examine why they fell short.
"It brought us back down to earth," he added.
Now, the reigning Super League champions must pick themselves up quickly. With both Hull KR and Huddersfield Giants yet to secure their first points of the 2026 season, Peters knows there's no time to dwell on the Vegas nightmare.
"What we delivered tonight, if we keep that up, it doesn't matter who we play - we're in for a long season," he warned.
So, what do you think? Is Peters' honesty a breath of fresh air, or does it reveal a deeper issue within the team? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
