Hull KR: Has Challenge Cup success teed them up to greatness in 2025?

Whereas Hull KR have put in some stunning performances on their way to victory this season, it is fair to say the Challenge Cup final might not have set the world alight for the neutral.

It was edgy and attritional for much of the 80 minutes with neither side wanting to give anything away.

Despite was the quality of the game, captain Elliot Minchella was just happy for his side to get over the line.

“I’m lost for words. I thought we’d blown it, to be honest,” he told BBC Sport.

“That’s what we pride ourselves on, never giving in. It was the ugliest performance all year but it doesn’t matter, does it?”

If Hull KR are to undo Wigan’s domestic dominance it is likely to come by grinding out wins and putting the work in again from early next week as the season continues.

But for Peters, he sees the bigger picture and understands just how seismic a win it was for more than just his squad.

“I was a little more vocal than usual. When Mikey was going to kick the goal, players like that, they come up with special plays. That was a moment for him, a moment he’ll have forever. I felt calm then,” he added.

“This is for so many people who aren’t here today. People who are not with us, people have worked hard to get us to this.

“Hopefully, this gives them the belief that they can do it. We did it today. It wasn’t our best performance but it was gritty.”