Description Available in: Hull Kingston Rovers (also known as Hull KR) is an English professional rugby league football club based in Hull, England. The club formed in 1882 and currently competes in Super League, having won promotion from National League One in 2006. Hull Kingston Rovers are one of two professional rugby league teams in the city along with Hull, who play in the western side of the city, while Hull KR are based in the eastern side at the KC Lightstream Stadium. The River Hull is usually seen as the divide between the two clubs in the city. Hull KR's nickname is "the Robins" which originates from their traditional playing colours of red and white.