The 2016 season was Hull Kingston Rovers' tenth consecutive season playing in England's top division of rugby league.
During the season, they competed in the 2016 Super League season and the 2016 Challenge Cup.
This match resulted in Hull Kingston Rovers' relegation from the Super League after ten consecutive years into the RFL Championship.
Following Gareth O'Brien's match-winning drop goal, a pitch invasion took place that resulted in fighting between fans and stewards that eventually required police intervention.
Following a RFL investigation, in February 2017, Hull Kingston Rovers were fined £25,000 (£20,000 suspended) after the RFL found the club guilty of breaking ground safety rules and failing to control their supporters.