WARRINGTON BEAT HULL KR TO REACH SUPER LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL

Warrington Wolves ended Hull Kingston Rovers' reign as Super League champions, beating them 35-12 in a play-off eliminator at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Matty Ashton scored a hat-trick for Warrington in the victory, according to the BBC. The result sends Warrington through to a Super League semi-final against Leeds Rhinos, Sky Sports reported. Hull KR's Peta Hiku was sent off during the match, according to Sky Sports.

The eliminator marked the end of Hull KR's title defence after their Super League championship-winning campaign. Warrington's win at their home ground secured passage to the next stage of the play-offs, with Leeds Rhinos confirmed as their semi-final opponents. The scoreline of 35-12 reflected a comfortable margin of victory for the home side over the reigning champions.

Warrington will now prepare to face Leeds Rhinos in the Super League semi-final, according to Sky Sports. Hull KR's exit from the play-offs at the eliminator stage brings their title defence to a close. Further details of the semi-final fixture, including its date and venue, have not been confirmed in the reports. The result forms part of the ongoing Super League play-off series determining this season's champions.