Super League’s Hull derby has been postponed after the coronavirus outbreak at Hull KR worsened. It takes the number of Covid-19 postponements in Super League this year to six after the recent fixtures at Catalans, Leeds and Huddersfield were also called off. Covid-19 Update: Hull KR@hullkrofficial next two fixtures have been postponed with the Hull Derby re-arranged for July 15 👉 https://t.co/3jOqU57g9C#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/GRYrRpAA20 — Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 24, 2021The Hull derby has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 15 – two days before the Challenge Cup final at Wembley. It is unfortunate timing for Hull KR, who pulled off a shock 18-8 win at Wigan in their last match as part of a three-game winning run. Their next scheduled fixture, after what would be a three-week break, is against Warrington on July 11.

Source: Express June 24, 2021 15:33 UTC