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‘Can you believe it?’ Broncos blitzed by Hull KR in epic World Club Challenge upset

In the 2026 World Club Challenge at MKM Stadium, Hull KR shocked the Brisbane Broncos by racing to an 18-0 lead inside 23 minutes to claim victory.
With momentum from recent trophies, Hull KR surged early as Brisbane prop Corey Jensen failed a head injury assessment within minutes of kick-off, disrupting the visitors' structure.
Hull KR built their lead as Peta Hiku scored following a Tyrone May grubber to make it 30-4 by the 57th minute, while Adam Reynolds landed just two of five conversions.
Travel plans will proceed on Sunday but Hull KR will be without Arthur Mourgue and Dean Hadley due to injuries, with Peters saying, `It doesn't look good` for Mourgue.
By completing the set, Hull KR coach Willie Peters' side achieve a historic quadruple while Brisbane Broncos suffer a third successive World Club Challenge defeat.

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