Wakefield Trinity coach Daryl Powell highlights growing belief after toppling Hull KR

Trinity have reached new heights since ending their long wait for play-off rugby last year, completing a double over the defending Super League champions to strengthen their grip on a top-four place.

"You've got to get everybody believing that they can achieve something special," said Powell.

"I feel like we're gradually getting there. I was saying the same sort of things last year and maybe half of us believed it; now, I feel like it's nearly everybody.

"Days like this give you another lift in that regard. I feel like we're moving towards everybody believing that it doesn't matter who we play, if we're all connected and tuned in, we're going to be alright."

Wakefield kept Rovers tryless on their way to a first Craven Park victory in five years.

Trinity earned the rewards for their defensive efforts in the second half as Caius Faatili scored twice to add to Harvey Smith's early try.

"It was a brave performance," said Powell.

"We showed a lot of character and spirit in a tightly fought game. I thought our second-half performance was outstanding.

"It's a big win here. We were winning here at half-time last year with half a team and couldn't go on with it but everybody was outstanding when we were under pressure this time.

"Against one of the big teams, to come to their home ground and not concede a try is a great effort."

The result dealt another blow to KR's hopes of defending their Super League title.

Willie Peters pulled no punches in the aftermath of the 20-6 defeat.

"I'm very disappointed," said Peters. "It's something we need to look at.

"Players need to be accountable, staff need to be accountable. The scoreline said it was 20-6 but I'm not bothered about the scoreline; I'm bothered about performance and that was a really, really poor performance.

"I've just let them know where I think we're at and I'm honest with them. We've had a few performances like that and that's the concerning part."