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Hull KR star Mikey Lewis makes cheeky jibe to Rhyse Martin ahead of farewell PNG clash

Hull KR star Mikey Lewis has hailed Papua New Guinea icon Rhyse Martin for an incredible career, but has jokingly warned his teammate that his farewell game will end in defeat. Martin, who has been a Kumul for the past…

By Sam Brocksom · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 6:53 AM

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Mikey Lewis jokingly warned Hull KR teammate Rhyse Martin that his farewell international game will end in defeat.
Martin is retiring from international rugby league after representing Papua New Guinea for 12 years.
England must defeat Papua New Guinea by 68 points to keep their World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

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Hull KR and England half-back Mikey Lewis has praised club teammate Rhyse Martin ahead of the Papua New Guinea icon's farewell international match, while playfully warning that the clash will end in defeat. Martin is set to conclude his 12-year international career against England, where Lewis will start on the bench for head coach Brian McDermott's side.

Lewis praised Martin's longevity, kicking ability, and their joint achievements at Hull KR, including a treble and a World Club Challenge title. Lewis also commended fellow Robins teammate Jez Litten, noting that England needs a 68-point victory over Papua New Guinea to maintain hopes of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

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Hull KR star Mikey Lewis makes cheeky jibe to Rhyse Martin ahead of farewell PNG clash

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