Micky Mellon’s Tranmere had not won for 10 matches before Boxing Day and had failed to score in their last three, but wrapped up a comfortable win with 77 minutes on the clock thanks to goals from Kane Hemmings, Kieron Morris and Paul Lewis.
Doncaster’s performance saw them subjected to derogatory chants from the home fans and boos from their own supporters.
Danny Schofield’s side could have moved back into the League Two play-off places with a win.
Instead they slipped further away from the top seven and looked a million miles from achieving their ambition of promotion this season.
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5. Adam Long - 4
Equally as poor as Maxwell next to him on his first start in more than a month. Photo: Howard Roe/ahpix.com
6. Tom Anderson - 4
Fared no better than his defensive colleagues despite his experience. Lucky not to have been sent off for a second booking following a trip that went unpunished. Photo: HOWARD ROE, Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
7. Kyle Knoyle - 5
Looked to get forward in possession but never carried a threat. Photo: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTD
8. Adam Clayton - 5
Produced some nice passes in the first half and was often the man looking to make something happen, but his quality on the ball was inconsistent. Photo: Howard Roe/ahpix.com