Hull KR head coach Willie Peters said he never doubted Mikey Lewis would land the kick that ended 40 years of hurt after watching his side clinch a thrilling 8-6 Betfred Challenge Cup win over Warrington.
Largely out-muscled by a Wire side orchestrated by the imperious Marc Sneyd, Rovers looked set for more Wembley agony as the underdogs entered the final three minutes with a four-point advantage.
But after Tom Davies stretched to touch down following an error from Aaron Lindop, it was left to Lewis – handed kicking duties in the absence of the Cup-tied Arthur Mourgue, to nail the two-pointer that sparked raucous celebrations among the red and white hordes behind the post.
WHAT A MOMENT! ❤️🏆 #UpTheRobins 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/PJnvVlGeYk
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) June 7, 2025
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