Hull KR in touching distance of leaders' shield after sinking Hull FC in derby

• Hull KR 18-4 Hull FC

• Rovers on verge of finishing regular season on top of table

Hull KR moved to the cusp of winning their first League Leaders' Shield after inflicting a sixth successive derby defeat on their arch rivals, Hull FC, to cement their position at the top of the table.

Only a mathematical miracle will now prevent Willie Peters's side from finishing the regular season on top for the first time in the summer era. They have been the best team all year and were once again worthy winners here in a hostile and ill-tempered derby that had huge ramifications for both clubs.