Greyhound racing was a part of Hull KR’s stadium history for many years starting around the 1920s and following the club to the New Craven Park in 1989 alongside speedway, which ran until 2005.

Peter Flanagan receiving trophy from John Whiteley

Receiving cheque Lada team of the month

Back row: J Moore, T Clawson, S Wiley, G Kirkpatrick, C Wallis, E Palmer, P Coupland, P Rose.
Front row: P Daley M Stephenson, P Longstaff, R Millward (capt.) P Flanagan, C Cooper, I Markham.
The match was the Yorkshire Cup semi final against Bramley which Rovers won 25-6.
Rovers beat Castleford the following week in the final 11-7.

Roger Millward attempting to score against Hull at Craven Park

David Watkinson, Heritage Number 791, played 329 games between 23/1/1977 and 24/3/1989, scoring 13 tries and 3 drop goals.