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Hull KR have recalled Mikey Lewis after his four-match ban but Willie Peters has seen one of his key men drop out for tonight’s game against Warrington Wolves. Lewis was banned for four matches after his actions in the recent loss to Warrington and in his absence, Tyrone May has rediscovered his early-season form, whilst Ryan Hampshire has also stepped up. With Arthur Mourgue also back in the 21-man squad, Peters has made his spine call with the Robins knowing that a win will see them leapfrog Wire and move into third in Super League. As for Warrington, who welcomed back captain George Williams in last week’s win over York Knights, they’ve been forced into a The game, which is being played on Tuesday night as it was rearranged from round two, will be aired on Sky Sports Main Event and Action with coverage to start from 7:30 pm for an 8 o’clock kick-off. NRL lowball Super League, Hull FC’s gargantuan signing, and new title favourites – Click here to watch this week’s episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show Hull KR team news Tyrone May has passed fit, meaning Hull KR field their strongest spine of Mourgue, Lewis, May and Litten, with Ryan Hampshire dropping to 18th man. That spine switch sees Jack Broadbent move to the centres in the absence of Oliver Gildart as Rhyse Martin takes the start in the second row alongside Jai Whitbread, with James Batchelor a surprise name to drop out. As yet it’s unclear why with Batchelor not mentioned at Monday’s presser with the possibility that this is simply a rest for a player who has played all bar a handful of games this year. Sauaso Sue returns from his foot injury to start at prop alongside Dean Hadley whilst Bill Leyland also makes way as a bench of Tom Amone, Sam Luckley, Karl Lawton and Tevita Pangai Jr is named. Hull KR XIII: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Jack Broadbent, Joe Burgess, Ryan Hampshire, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Dean Hadley, Jai Whitbread, Rhyse Martin, Elliot Minchella Interchanges: Tevita Pangai Jr, Karl Lawton, Tom Amone, Sam Luckley Locked IN 🔐#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/vR5tzn50ii — Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) August 18, 2026 Warrington Wolves team news Sam Burgess makes just two changes to his team, one in the starting line-up and one on the bench. Liam Byrne returns ahead of Luke Thomas as the starting prop, partnering up front with Harrison who will play his 100th game for the club. As for the bench, former Hull KR man Kelepi Tanginoa returns in place of Adam Holroyd as he joins Toff Sipley, Max Wood and Jordy Crowther to form an impactful bench. Warrington Wolves XIII: Josh Thewlis, Albert Hopoate, Arron Lindop, Toby King, Matty Ashton, George Williams, Ewan Irwin, Luke Thomas, Danny Walker, James Harrison, James Bentley, Sam Stone, Ben Currie Interchanges: Toafofofa Sipley, Jordy Crowther, Adam Holroyd, Max Wood 📋 Tonight’s team news! pic.twitter.com/2ZnEFbE8rZ — Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) August 18, 2026