Newly-promoted Hull KR gave their confidece a boost by beating Bradford Bulls in a pre-Super League friendly at Craven Park.

The Bulls started well with a Iestyn Harris' kick to the corner producing an unconverted second-minute try for Ian Henderson.

Rovers hit back in the 24th minute with an Iain Morrison try and stand-off Scott Murrell's conversion gave the home side a 6-4 lead.

Bulls took an 8-6 interval lead thanks to a second try from Richie Hawkyard eight minutes from the break.

Winger Jon Steel dived over in the corner for a 52nd-minute try after taking a long pass from scrum-half James Webster.

With 10 minutes left a wild pass from Bradford hooker Terry Newton on the halfway line was claimed by winger Byron Ford who touched down under the posts with Murrell adding the conversion.