Rovers too hot for Quins
Hull KR produced a brilliant second-half display to easily dispatch Harlequins at the Stoop.
Last Updated: 19/04/09 6:15pm
Hull KR ran riot in the second-half of their Super League contest with Harlequins, running in four-tries to register a comfortable victory.
Quins led 12-8 at half-time but collapsed after the restart as the visitors came away from the Stoop with two points.
Stand-off Paul Cooke provided the inspiration as he scored a try and created three more for Hull KR.
Quins took an early lead when Danny Orr's clever kick through was gathered by Mat Gardner and the winger powered over the try-line.
Hull KR hit back moments later as Cooke's long pass deceived the Harlequins defence and Kris Welham touched down for the try.
The match continued to proceed at a breakneck pace with a number of heavy hits flying in.
Stronger
The home side were on the scoresheet next as Orr created another try, this time setting up Chad Robinson with a short pass.
Makail Aizue's neat reverse pass freed up Peter Fox and the 24-year-old back crossed the try-line in the corner.
Rob Purdham converted both tries for the London side but Michael Dobson was not successful with either of his attempts, so the hosts headed into the interval with a four-point advantage.
But Hull KR emerged from the dressing room as a much stronger team and produced a fantastic forty minutes to secure victory.
After Luke Gale was stripped of the ball, Cooke crashed over and then created another try just three minutes later when Liam Colbon got on the end of his kick through.
The hosts lost all rhythm in the second-half and Hull KR continued to pressure their opponents in order to put the game beyond doubt.
Ben Galea ran in two late scores after good build-up work by Cooke in both instances, to complete a brilliant second-half display from the visitors.
