The Championship Chat: Round 18, 2017

MJ Black

Shaw leads Rovers’ romp

Hull KR remained five points clear at the top of the Championship with a 64-11 win over Dewsbury Rams.

Ryan Shaw scored a hat-trick and Jamie Ellis bagged 20 points to help Rovers to their 16th league win of the season.

Broncos end Toulouse home run

London Broncos completed the double over Toulouse with a convincing 36-16 victory in France.

Kieran Dixon topped the scoring with a pair of tries as Olympique fell to their first home defeat of the season.

Halifax leave it late

Halifax continued to put pressure on the top four with a 30-12 victory over Oldham.

The teams were tied at 12-12 heading into the final stages of the game, but tries from Will Sharp, Brandon Moore and Elliot Morris secured the points.

Reittie grabs four as Batley run riot

Wayne Reittie scored four tries as Batley defeated Sheffield 70-12.

Hornets sting the Bulls

Rochdale came from behind to beat Bradford Bulls 28-14 – Jovilisi Taira (2), Lewis Galbraith and Matty Hadden got on the scoresheet for the Hornets.