Williams scores as Warrington sees off Hull KR on the road

Warrington Wolves claimed a significant away win over defending Super League champions Hull KR, moving closer to the competition's top two teams.

England half-back George Williams, who missed almost four months after injuring his neck in an April match against Catalans Dragons, crossed for the decisive try in the contest. He had only returned to playing five days earlier, in a game against York.

Hull KR again ran into trouble through Mikey Lewis, playing his first match after serving a four-game suspension, who was sin-binned late on for a dangerous attempt to block a kick.

Before half-time, Hull KR had taken a 14-10 lead through tries from Lewis and Karl Lawton, having earlier trailed after scores from Albert Hopoate and James Bentley put Warrington ahead. Warrington regained the lead immediately after the break through Toafofoa Sipley, and although Arthur Mourgue kicked a penalty to level the scores, further contributions from Ewan Irwin's kicking, a try from Liam Byrne on his 27th birthday, Williams' finish and a standout second try from Hopoate secured the win for the visitors.

Late tries from Dean Hadley and Tevita Pangai Jr for Hull KR only softened the final margin, as the home side were comprehensively outplayed.