The Robins had a very strong 28-4 lead at the break through a double from Jack Broadbent, then efforts from Peta Hiku, Mikey Lewis and Elliot Minchella, with Arthur Mourgue converting four of the five.
St Helens hit back through an unconverted Lewis Murphy effort but after also suffering a sin bin for Deon Cross after a high shot, they were very clearly being dominated.
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The second half was quieter when it came to points scoring, just a converted try from Lewis being added, but the first half had done all the damage.
It was a showing that vindicated Hull KR head coach Willie Peters’ decision to go with a strong team just a week out from the Challenge Cup final, where they will be looking to pick up their first trophy since 1985.
Elsewhere, fellow Challenge Cup finalists Warrington Wolves came away with a 34-24 win over Castleford Tigers, and Wigan Warriors beat Salford Red Devils 46-6.
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