The Championship Chat: Round 13, 2017

MJ Black

Shaw treble keeps Rovers clear

Ryan Shaw bagged a hat-trick as Hull KR won 68-4 away at Batley Bulldogs.

Zach Dockar-Clay (2), Andrew Heffernan (2), Jake Butler-Fleming (2), Robbie Mulhern, Jordan Abdull and Jamie Ellis also got on the scoresheet to keep Rovers four points clear at the top of the table.

Fev keep up the chase

Featherstone kept up their pursuit of Rovers with a 38-8 victory at Rochdale Hornets.

Tries from Ian Hardman (2), Josh Hardcastle, Michael Knowles, Scott Turner, Matty Wildie and Misi Taulapapa did the damage for Rovers.

Lions stun Toulouse

Connor Dwyer’s hat-trick was the highlight of Swinton’s 27-20 victory over Toulouse. Andy Thornley’s try 10 minutes from time secured the points for the Lions.

Broncos crush lacklustre Oldham

London Broncos drew level on points with Toulouse after an emphatic 74-12 success over Oldham – Kieran Dixon weighed in with two tries and nine goals.

Halifax stay in touch

Halifax RLFC defeated Dewsbury Rams 36-18 – Steve Tyrer (2), James Saltonstall, Adam Tangata, Ben Heaton, Connor Robinson and Ed Barber scored to keep Fax in touch with the top four.

Bulls crash at Sheffield

Bradford Bulls lost for the eighth time this season with a 52-16 defeat at Sheffield.

Scott Wheeldon (4), Simon Brown (2), Matty Fozzard, Sam Scott and Garry Lo crossed for the Eagles to leave the Bulls still two points away from wiping out their twelve point deduction.