Million Pound Game Rugby League: Super League Highlights

The fight for survival is a phrase often used glibly in sport. But not

today. Hull KR take on Salford in the million pound game, the prize

purely to stay in the Super League for next season. For the losers,

careers and livelihoods are at stake. Hull KR have sacked their

coach after just three games... We're going to concentrate now on

Super League, and that's what matters... Hull KR, in the million

pound game! Joining us here at the Lightstream

Stadium, Robbie Hunter Paull and Brian Noble. Robbie, you were

involved in this last year as the chief executive of the Bradford

Bulls. Why is this so unique? Let me tell you, it's horrible. It is a

weird, strange week, something I did not get to experience as a player,

but you can see a lot of pressure around the club, on the players

themselves. Has it's like a Grand Final but there is no silverware at

the end of the day. You're basically trying to play for relief, if

anything, and it's a strange one to prepare for. Ben Cockayne, the Hull

KR full-back has described it as disgusting, that we should be

focusing on the mental health of players, that this just is not

right? I can agree with some of the sentiments but I think he has got

that wrong. You are given a set of circumstances at the beginning of

the year. That's professional sport in general. There are risks that

come with it, risks of injury, they know the dynamics when they sport. I

clearly understand the point he's trying to make but professional

sport is not like that. It's not fair. I can only agree with that. I

was involved with it, it was a horrible week, there was a lot of

anxiety, but at the same time, I would not change it. It was

extremely exciting and the build-up was fantastic. For Bradford it was

the chance to get back into Super League. When they were relegated,

what did it actually mean, were we talking about livelihoods? It did

not mean that because the balls were staying full-time. But the emotion

from the players, after the game, they had invested so much emotional

energy into that game, there was not a dry eye in the changing room.

Backroom staff, coaches, players, everyone was brought physically to

tears. I guess it will be all about who handles that best? It's easy to

say but you've got to hold your nerve. It's a game driven by fear.

One team with respect, go to the gallows. It's that intense, try and

play your football, remember the good times through the year. The

backroom staff and the coaches play a huge role in how they performed

today. A Penny for the thoughts of Tim Sheens, who all season has been

the director of rugby at Salford, stood down for this game because he

is the coach of Hull KR next year - what will he be thinking? It of a

conflict-of-interest! Probably the best dozen to ask, his former coach,

what are your thoughts? I think he has made the right decision. There

is no way he could have approached this game with impartiality. Lots of

rumours around, I am pretty confident the integrity of Tim

Sheens will be paramount. He had to step down, he's done absolutely the

right thing. So who will be in Super League in 2017? Will it be Hull KR

or Salford? Your commentary team, John Kear, and first, Dave Woods.

DAVE WOODS: Inside this ground today, there is not a nerve that has

not been stretched and twisted to near breaking point in the last few

days. You can feel the stress of both sets of supporters, and with

that backdrop, somehow, these players have to produce a season

saving performance. How do you do it on a day like today, produce your

best? There are so many nerves flying around here - the tension,

you can feel, as soon as you arrive at the ground. This is the way

they're lining up. Hull Kingston Rovers have 38-year-old Jamie

Peacock on the bench. He's dragged himself out of retirement to hope

the cause. Terry Campese is another experienced campaigner whose game

management could be pivotal. Salford have real size in their outside

backs, and Michael Dobson, a former Hull KR hero, is likely to be at the

heart of what they do well today. There is no glory to be gained from

today, just relief. Winner takes all in terms of staying in the Super

League. Whoever loses, it is relegation, it is jobs lost. John

Kear alongside us, you've been in this position, ten years ago, when

Wakefield had to beat Castleford in a similar kind of game, so how do

you control the nerves? There's trepidation, anxiety, nerves. But

you've got to have a belief in your own ability and in that of your

team-mates, and you've got to trust that everybody's going to turn up

and do their jobs on the day. Here is a first touch of the day for

Terry Campese, and it's not the best of kicks. Johnson to run it back.

This really has started like an arm wrestle. Form has been up and down.

And it looks like a sternum injury, which is serious. Carrying the ball

from army half, as all good wingmen do. The Salford coach there. So,

Hull Kingston Rovers, a chance to make something happen here, in the

shape of formerly in the first instance. Dummy half, Lunt. Walker

thinks about the off-load but he's marshalled well by those Salford

defenders. Lunt back to Campese! Shrugs off one defender, and

off-loads to Lunt. This is good. Lunt again. Campese... Little step

by Matthew Marsh. But there's lots of winning Salford defenders.

There's a couple of tackles to go here. Campese again, back on the

inside, Donaldson. Dragged down, sixth tackle. Lunt with the short

one. Walker is claiming this. And the referee gives it! Does not need

the video, decides for himself that Adam Walker has touched it down. And

its first but, Hull KR. Last tackle play, this, you would expect them to

kick. They didn't, they ran it. And Walker managed to force himself over

the goal line and plonk it down legally. It's a great try for Hull

Kingston Rovers, and it will really settle the early nerves. And you

have to say well done to the referee for giving it first-time. It is a

nice first conversion, right in front of the sticks, for George

Mantellato. No problem. Hull Kingston Rovers, with can see a

blasting away down the middle again. A bit of momentum going in their

favour. -- with Ken CEOP. Campese's participation was in some doubt

because of injury at the back-end of the year. They're very pleased to

see him, as and they are to get that penalty as well. Hull Kingston

Rovers do have the wind in their sales.

That's good yards he has made from that off-load. George Mantellato!

They are celebrating another try. Referee nods his head. He thinks,

and that might be down to reputation as much as anything else, with Josh

Mantellato. He did have a look towards the touch judge, did referee

Phil Bentham. I think he felt it was a try. Just looking for

confirmation. I can't see any reason why that is not given - the ball is

grounded on the whitewash for the elbow hits the sideline. That's a

good call from the touch judge and the referee, and it should be

clarified pretty quickly but the video referee. Quick as you like,

they make the decision, and the try goes Hull Kingston Rovers's way. And

this game is going Hull Kingston Rovers' way. Here comes Mantellato,

he's a pretty good kicker, the Italian international. And he's done

it again. Oh, no, he's not, he's pulled it wide. Superb try, came

from eight quick play-the-ball. Quick hands, soft hands, finds the

wingmen, and what a tremendous finish from Mantellato.

You would have to say, it's not because Salford have been flat, Hull

KR have been really on it. They have, although they're being asked

questions now. And Salford have penalty. Well, that's the first

error from the Hull Kingston Rovers side, and that's the first penalty

they have conceded. Johnson making it almost to the 30 metre mark. That

looked flat, shall we say?! It's a good carry, though, by Burgess.

Dobson gets the pass away. And there is Salford! Boy, did they need that?

And they've got it, and their 2000 travelling fans suddenly have hope.

This was the forward pass, or alleged forward pass. I think that's

a line ball, there's no problem with that. But here was the penalty. That

gave the field position, and Dobson took full advantage with a

beautifully weighted pass to the big second row, who picked out and pays

each. That's what it meant, lifting their spirits. Gareth O'Brien with a

chance to reduce the deficit. This will put Salford in striking range

again. And he's pushed it wide. Well, here's a moment, Walker having

come off, and Jamie Peacock, the grey hairs giving it away, has come

on. He has been playing reduced minutes since his return in this

last couple of weeks. It's driven in by the Welsh international Kopczak.

Gives it back to Murdoch-Masila. And it's Salford's turn to test out the

Hull Kingston Rovers defence! And a chip from O'Brien... Mantellato has

lost it! And it's touched down by Robert Lui! Well, the referee puts

the arms in the air, he will be asking the question here.

REFEREE: Can you just check whether it is lost or is it pulled out qualy

Mantellato is always, you would say, safe under the high ball. The first

thing they are looking for is, were they onside from the chase? And they

were. Mantellato looks to have got the ball. This collision with Robert

Lui... Is there a strip there? Two men in the tackle... The video for a

has made his decision, and it's no try. If you just see, the

right-hander Robert Lui pulls out the ball, forcing Mantellato to

losing. Dobson, into the! He almost lost the

ball! Regather-. He's having his shirt pulled from behind for a

little too long in the end from Maurice Blair. The penalty goes

Salford's way. Blair should have let go at that point. Consequently it is

a penalty to Salford in a great position. And here comes Kopczak.

Salford, who less than ten metres away. A try and a goal put them

level again here. Dobson with the dummy. Logan Tomkins, at dummy half.

The Hull Kingston Rovers defence is hanging on Gaza you would expect

here. Salford will have to be clever, or a little more muscular. A

step from Robert Lui. Tompkins on the line, throws it

back. Robert Lui, across to Dobson. O'Brien with a long pass! And

scooting in on the left-hand side is Evalds! And Salford have a second

try! Early on, it look as though the game was going gets hence them. --

was going against them. But boy, have they dug themselves back into

this contest? Here's the penalty. That's what gave them the next set

of six, and it was the last tackle once again, and rather than kick,

they've run it, and that's a superb pass from O'Brien to find Evalds on

the outside of Sio. This was the money pass. A marvellous piece of

handling. And a marvellous try, well finished by Niall Evalds.

Any nerves not shredded yet, Hull KR fans? Gareth O'Brien with a puff of

the cheeks and a glance at the sticks and a kick to draw his side

level. He knows the importance, strikes it well enough... He strikes

if true enough! It's ten points apiece! It's as you were, with 32

minutes of the first half played. Lunt, stalking up to dummy half.

Lunt, who is having a real performance here today. Support from

Cockayne! And he gets the penalty. There was just a hand on his back,

and Cockayne is experienced enough to make sure he went down face first

again. And the referee has to give the penalty. Ten metres out. What do

they do? Yes, they're going for gold. That was a lovely off-load. We

thought Cockayne was over. That's a great cover tackle from Josh

Griffin. Again, hand on him to prevent the quick play-the-ball. So,

Josh Mantellato, this could be at a final scoring act of this first

half. If he puts it over... And he has. That just steady things a

little for Hull KR. They lead by 12-10 - and even the politicians are

enjoying the occasion. Or are they? Logan Tomkins, coming to this

left-hand side. Quick hands, that's got Evalds away! And Dobson is

dragged down brilliantly by Matthew Marsh, a try saving tackle. But is

it just delaying the inevitable? Hull KR have recovered superbly in

defence. Salford now have one play to go. Dobson dribbles it in... And

it will be a drop from underneath the sticks. And another injury. Yes,

Kopczak. He had an ankle injury two weeks ago. This was a great break.

What a tackle that was from Marsh. It really was a try saving tackle.

They look for the space, but the scramble defence of Hull Kingston

Rovers, to Mendis. -- of Hull Kingston Rovers, tremendous. Junior

Sa'u has gone, Ben Murdoch-Masila has gone. Craig Kopczak has gone.

That's three probably gone for the game. So Hull KR know if they could

just seek out this next few minutes, it might be advantage them. Last

tackle again on that Hull KR nine. Josh Griffin gets up... And catches.

It's been knocked on by Salford. Handover, and much relief for the

home side. That's the second set of online defence they've had to cope

with, and they coped with it really well. Unless somebody comes against

the odds back on the field, I think Sean Kenny on the sidelines who can

provide them with any Interchange, really. Danger here yes, and

Thornley cuts back on the inside. You could hear the Hull KR players

calling for it, and the referee gives it, penalty to Hull KR. They

did a pretty good job scrambling across there. But Burgess held down

just that it too long. It gives Hull KR are great field position.

Lunt stands and waits. If Hull KR are to get a score, what does that

do to the spirit of Salford, who are hanging on at the moment? It's with

Campese, who has almost found a path. Lunt goes left. Sio, held up

just short. They have got a couple of tackles here, Hull Kingston

Rovers. Here comes the sixth tackle. Horne puts the kick in! And the dive

is by Thomas Minns, and I think he's got there! But it is too big a call

for the referee to make. So he needs a little help. This could be a

gamebreaker. Minns is claiming it, the referee on the field was

thinking of giving it. Tremendous work from Graeme Horne, to put eight

kick in of that weight, into the in goal area, with this pressure,

that's a tremendous kick. He was certainly on-site, if the grounding

is legal, it is a try. And that is a try! Well, we saw last night, you

hardly need a finger on the ball. This was a lot more than that.

Thomas Minns with the try. How big a moment in this season was that? And

he knows his side have got problems now, battered by injuries, trailing

by six, with a kick to come. It's advantage Hull Kingston Rovers. This

was marvellous work, it really was. Horne, a deft kick, outstanding

skill, considering the pressure of the situation. Just the little toe

poke, left foot. And well finished by the makeshift winger Thomas

Minns. That means a lot to them. Difference between one score and two

scores difference. Mantellato puts this over, Hull Kingston Rovers are

not out of sight. But they are moving a long way away from Salford!

They know how big that two points might be.

Peacock, back on again for another effort. He's certainly put his hand

up in these trying circumstances. McIlroy, big gets. If it goes out...

And it HAS gone out of! It's a 40-20! And it has put Hull Kingston

Rovers from defence into attack! Ten yards from their opponentss' line.

And is this the moment that the wind is taken from Salford's sales? That

was a fantastic kick. Technically perfect. This could be the time.

They believe in their club again, they believe in their side again.

And there is every reason to believe at the moment. I think he and those

around him are sensing the worst. Mat Marsh with the feed. Thornley

with the first effort. Clarkson crabbing across the face of

the defence. Still four tackles to go. Lunt on the inside TT who

started the scoring. Adam Walker held up. Lunt again. Horne tries to

do them with the footwork - not quite. Here's Peacock... What about

a try for Jamie Peacock? Five tackles played, eight metres to

cover in this final play. And that's a waste of a final play. I'm not

sure but I think they're just saying, we will turn the ball over

in the corner, 90 metres away from our own bowl line. This Salford team

are really out on their feet so that the onus is on them to produce the

goods. If Salford win it from here, it is an incredible effort from

them, it really is. They have brother penalty. That will certainly

help. Adam Walker, with the high tackle, and all of a sudden, they're

on the halfway line. Here's Johnson. So, 40 metres away, five tackles

remaining. Dobson puts it to O'Brien. Trying to

flick it on the inside was Evalds, but it's a forward pass. Protected

really well, Thomas Minns, there. He drifted across, he's put him over

the sideline. Evalds could do nothing but try to off-load the

ball. Unfortunately for the Red Devils, it goes forward. There are

still some nerves to be twisted. Marwan Koukash, is he watching his

dream disappear here? They have to score twice. The likelihood is, they

are not going to score twice. But likelihood more have been contradict

it in sport before. Salford keep the faith - or at least the last

lingering crumbs of faith that they have. O'Brien in at dummy half...

Murdoch-Masila - it look as though he had played his last a long time

ago because of injury. But he's still out there. Robert Lui with the

dummy. Can't slide through. We've tackles to go.

This is now it for Salford. Nothing comes after this unless they can

score. It is all or oblivion on this last play. Griffin halted. Niall

Evalds - it is another corner! There is still time for a miracle. Niall

Evalds scores and Salford are back within four. They have a kick to

come, and still a minute ago. It was all or nothing, this play. Look at

Josh Griffith. -- Josh Griffin. He created enough space on the outside

for Niall Evalds to go over. Off-loads to the wing man. It is a

great try. There is the conversion. The kick, in a way, doesn't matter.

Now, the edge of the seats are being tested. The referee has stopped the

clock with 53 seconds left. Those 53 seconds to save their Super League

status. It really is, and for Hull Kingston Rovers, it is 53 seconds to

defend as never before. There is a nervous rumbling all around this

stadium now. They have one set of six tackles, Salford. They started

this set with 100 yards to go. They have just reduced that by 15. Can

they produce a miracle? Or do Hull Kingston Rovers Hang on? It all

comes down to this. Such a long season, which started in February,

all those months of toils and travails. It is the last 20 seconds

or so, and we still don't know who is staying up and who is going down.

Salford will keep fighting. Here is Josh Griffin. He has the break! And

he has Niall Evalds and support. Niall Evalds with support. Tackle

puts him down. Four seconds to go. The last play here. Over the Dobson,

Flanagan. The pass is out to Johnson. And Johnson scores! The

most miraculous try you will ever see with a run from midfield! They

were done, they were out, they went down, but look at them now! Salford

are right back in it. How do you explain this? Well, I can't. They

had gone. We were admiring their effort, their tenacity, they desire

to stay in this division. And they have come up with that. Absolutely

fantastic. Unbelievably breathless. But I game like this -- but a game

like this should finish like this. Niall Evaldsed tackle. Look at the

composure shown by this Salford side. They knew it was the last play

and that it was for their Super League lives, and they have come up

with skills and a finish like that. What a great try! It is all square,

18-18. A kick to win it. Gareth O'Brien, never mind the Million

Pound Game, this is the million pound cake. If he puts this over,

Salford have just created an absolute miracle. If he misses,

we're going to golden point extra time. They focuses all on one man.

The kick that means a million is missed. The hooter sounded a long

time ago. We are into extra time to try to settle this. How do you get

through this now? I don't know how we got to this situation. Salford

looked absolutely out for the count, and Griffin's caused problems all

the time. That was where the initial break was made, then transferred out

to Johnson. It built to the million pound cake. Fortunately for Hull, he

dragged it wide. The coaches are out there, they will be earning their

money now. It will be a matter of composure and who is going to grab

that first million pound point. This is not sport, this is torture! There

are the two owners, together in arms. They are going for exactly the

same thing here. It is a shared the motion of desperation, frustration,

anxiety. Just disbelief spreading all around this stadium. Nobody

knows where this is going. Rip up all the predictions, whatever you

thought you knew about sport. Think again. Salford have defied the laws

of physics, almost, to put themselves in this situation. A drop

goal now we'll win it for either side. Nobody has left, nobody is

leaving. Tompkins in at dummy half. We had written the epitaph on this

game a long time ago for Robert Lui. Still going. Tackle number five is

reached. O brightening is -- O'Brien is going for the drop goal. Has he

got a? He had! Eight top goal. Unbelievably, Salford have picked

themselves up and they walk again. James Webster wonders what has just

happened. What has just happened? What a drop goal. To execute that

skill at this stage of this contest is unbelievable. We've done it! It

was almost a 50 yard drop goal, 48 metres away from the upper right,

and it is absolutely flying through. And doesn't he know it. Salford

fans celebrate, the rest of the ground utterly deflated. Salford

stay up, but Hull Kingston Rovers cannot believe what has just

befallen them. It has taken golden point extra time to relegate Hull

Kingston Rovers. It is Salford who survive. And, boy, that was a work

of fiction! It is nothing more than we deserve. We deserved to stay in

Super League. I am not going to talk about the politics, but listen, I am

back next year, and you haven't seen anything. You will see more of me

next year. You are definitely staying put? After this, do you

expect me to walk away? It is typified by our great determination.

We have been driving hard and we don't give up on anything, or was

pushed through. We have shown what we are as a group, really. We had

some injuries which hurt us and we had to shuffle around. Salford did

as well. It was a high-quality game and both teams had a lot at stake.

High-quality, considering so much was at stake. I am coming towards

the end of my career, so it doesn't hit much as home to me. It is more

the other guys that I feel for. I tried everything I could for the

site today. That was a heck of a drop goal. That wasn't the plan. I

had a strong breeze so I decided to have a crack. I really do feel for

the Hull boys. Two teams, both battling for the place. We are full

of respect. We play hard all year, and it is a real physical game, and

for it to come down to one game where your job is on the line, it is

not a nice thing. I want to wish them all the best. What is the

future, do you build from scratch? I don't have a clue. That is what

happens with rugby league. They run a system where there is nothing

underneath it. The RFL somehow have a really good idea of what is going

to happen. You get really good entertainment, and you put lots of

people's lives and futures under the pump. That is the way it is. Would

you like to see the system changed? It is hard, because there should be

away into top flight. It is difficult. I have a dressing room

full of wives and kids in tears, and it's tough to deal with. What might

you hope you will be of the future to sort this out? I would like to

be. -- you hope you will be here for the future to sort this out? It is

for the board to decide. Wow! Just wow! I agree. When Terry Campese

nailed the points near the end, I thought that was the kind of

performance that would keep them in Super League.

That was some drop goal, wasn't it? Hears about 50 metres out from the

try line and the goal post itself. He could have put a kick deep into

their corner and force them to come out from their own half, but he went

for it. He nailed it, absolutely nailed it. They will be talking

about that, though supporters -- those supporters, for years to come.

The emotions that are flying around the stadium at the moment, the coach

says he will stay put. You feel for the Hull Kingston Rovers people.

Both sets of players gave everything, and clearly, you can

hear, the atmosphere is still electric around here. I suppose that

was the ambition of Super League in creating this Million Pound Game.

What will happen now for Hull was mac it is difficult to dust yourself

off and pick yourself up, but you have to. It has to come from the

top. There has to be a rallying cry tomorrow morning, saying, we have to

build up again. We felt like we had control for 79 minutes today. The

nature of sport, the wonderful television reality programme that

sport is, absolutely brilliant, but it does throw up that sort of

adversity. We had to get stronger. They have been there before, Hull.

They have picked themselves up and grown again. We have had incredible

drama here, but we've had incredible drama, too, in the play-off

semifinals. It is Warrington, ten metres out. 30

minutes played. Neither try line has been breached yet, but as good a

chance is Warrington have had so far from this position. Taken on by

Sims, it's Clark. Looking for the runners, behind the ball. It was a

question of whether he was shepherded through there. I don't

think he does run the shepherd. Both men made the tackle. The try is

given. He was certainly short. A try has been given.

Saint Helens, looking left again. A good ball away by Turner. Swift on

the inside. That is a wonderfully crafted try for Johnny Lomax to

finish. It was a thing of beauty in terms of speed and execution. Turner

gets on the outside. Sucks the winger in, slips away. The defender

doesn't get to him, which commits the full-back, and then Saint Helens

scored. They are missing men out here to create a gap. The throw goes

to Evans. But he runs into a brick wall. They try again. Two tackles to

go. The passing is good, but Payton can't keep it alive. This is the

last. Rushford goes for dummy half and finds a way over. Really sharp

work from Stefan Ratchford. Here come Warrington, a try here might be

conclusive. Although the Ross still 17 minutes left to play. Sims has

had a good game. Hemant Hill had played extremely well. -- although

there are still 17 minutes. Todd line am dives again. His two tries

last week helped his side lift the league leaders shield. Has this put

them into the Grand Final? -- Lineham.

Greenwood will have a go. The pass was slow, too slow. Less than two

minutes. It will go from dummy half. Has he got in? No try. The referee

was as close as anyone. Let's have a look at this. Is that compelling?

You can see the white line and you can see the ball. I think you have

to give it. It is a node try. A shake of the head from Kieron

Cunningham. Pero feels he has been robbed of a try. -- Hainaut mac -- a

no try. Our defence has let us down from time to time. They have showed

a lot of character to night. Today everyone will talk about decisions

and video refereeing decisions, and not looking at certain aspects for

their tries, ruling Dom's try out. That is the sport. You can't take

away anything from what Warrington have done. They have been brilliant

for the last few weeks. All credit to them. I wish them the best.

Out to Smith and driven in by Crosby. Powell, waiting again. Wide

to Tierney, who might just have found a way over the line. No need

for a referral. What a start for Wigan. That is a very good finish by

Tierney. A very good finish. Gelling, cutting back in. He offers

something very different in those outside backs. Wigan's position is

good. Tackles to play with. Tierney! Same formula, same outcome. His

second of the night. He won't be happy with the defence. One stays

up, one stays back. One in, all in. Very good play from Wigan.

Sixth tackle coming up. Sure looks spins wide. -- Shorrocks. He almost

dug a tunnel to get to that try line, but did it come up and touch

down? He says try. Does he lose the ball here? A good finish. That is a

terrific finish, isn't it? Absolutely sensational. Here is the

decision. Try is given. Timely as well. That will be the last act of

the first-half, John Bateman's tried. -- try. Sarge 's and comes

forward to meet him. They might have claimed their first try of the

night, Hull. No conclusive evidence against, so

the on field decision remains. How Hull got a foothold back in this

game? The Hull fans are making a racket. Too many defenders there to

attempt the pass. Wigan have been given nowhere to go. Bowden,

stepping in and stepping up. Short and flat, and over he goes, Liam

Woods crashes in. -- Liam Watts. Boy, do we have a cup tie now!

Yellow light that was brilliant from Liam Watts. That's where they've had

success this year, from their forwards. Tearing everyone up,

piling in and going forward. It is lost by Tierney. Was there a

touch there? The referee says, play on. They will chase hard. They will

not catch. He scores! But I don't think that's the end of it. I think

the referee might be asking a couple of questions here. It might be a try

at either end! They are trying to work out if the ball was grounded.

Let's watch. Oh! Is that enough from Michaels? Sounds like there is a

finger on it. Here is a big, big decision in the context of the

season. Michaels is given the try. That defies belief in some quarters.

It will be greeted with triumph in others. You have to credit Hull,

they have pulled their socks up and fought their way back in this game.

The sixth tackle coming up. Flex it away. Powell, with a try! It's

Wigan, back with the lead. Great play by Smith. It is an off-load,

and Powell is there to support him, putting Wigan back in front. Crosby

tries to drive over. A try WinZip are certain for Wigan. The clock is

on their side. Anthony Galligan - Wigan are going to Old Trafford!

Galligan knows that. His team-mates know that. -- Gelling. I am

smothered in disappointment tonight. In the main, I think we have been

consistent this year. We're not one season wonders. I think the group

will stay together. We will be better for that. We have won so many

games this year with last-gasp tries. I am used to it. We have got

a huge challenge next week with Warrington. What did you make of the

two play-off semifinals? A bit tense but entertaining nonetheless.

Warrington, an element of controversy around some decisions.

They kept playing and got over the line. With the second one, you have

to give credit to Wigan, who looked strong and fresh. While the Hull

side-mounted is incredible comeback in the second half, they can hold

their heads up over what they nearly achieved. How do you see the final

going, Robbie? Wigan have the luxury of being under the radar a little

bit. We've been talking about Hull, who have been leading the charge

since the start of the season, and Wigan have come up underneath. If

they can continue with Friday night's form, things might tend in

their direction. Warrington have some big game players. I think it

will come down to which team stands up to it on the night. Wigan kind of

going as underdogs, that they? With all those kids, will there be a

freedom for them? I have never gone for underdogs or over dogs in a

final. Warrington are explosive, but Wigan have Ben flower back in the

team. Their form has been decent. Running into the final, a lot of

youthful players there, so they will have the energy. I think Warrington

will get Marmite. What might we will have highlights of that -- we will

have highlights of that on Sunday the 9th of October at 5pm. It is now

time for some international action here at the end of the domestic

season on the BBC. Our coverage of the four nations

starts on Saturday the 29th of October, with live coverage of

England versus New Zealand. We go on air at 1:15pm, and we will have

highlights, and the build-up of Australia versus Scotland. Could you

sum up what this afternoon has meant, has been about? The good and

bad of sport - unbelievable drama. I don't think anything else in the

world could have created the atmosphere we have had and the

drama. Right at the end, one goal to separate two teams. The rewards and

the downfall are there. It is what we play sport for, all summed up in

one occasion. What about you? The desperation. There are thousands of

Hull fans. If you look into their eyes, it sums up what this game has

been about. It has not been about success but survival today. Sadly,

one team wasn't going to survive, and that was whole Kingston Rovers.

It has been excited -- Hull Kingston Rovers. We talked about it all year,

it has become a final that is not a final. It is exciting. It has been

quite some afternoon. Salford will be in Super League in 2017. From

Robbie, Brian and me, goodbye. COMMENTATOR: And there is Salford's

response. That is one of the best tries you will ever see! It is

absolutely unbelievable!