In the marathon that is a Super League season, even the best runners lose their stride from time to time.
There was something poetic about the manner of Hull KR's Challenge Cup triumph.
If any Leeds Rhinos fans questioned the wisdom of bringing Ryan Hall back to Headingley at the ripe old age of 37, they happily ate their words as the veteran winger reminded everyone why he remains one of the club's favourite sons.
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