Here’s a look at the weekend results from Round 15 of Super League.
Super League Week in the News
- COVID weekly update records ten positive cases – Castleford Tigers (3), Wigan Warriors (3), Hull FC (1), Wakefield Trinity (1), plus two non-playing staff members.
- Hull FC replace Castleford as opponents for Leeds Rhinos after the Tigers have three players test positive to COVID. A further six Tigers players stood down due to track and trace protocols.
- Keegan Hirst announces his retirement from rugby league.
- Matty Gee signs with Leigh Centurions for 2021.
Upcoming Fixtures
Round 16
Tuesday October 13 (Halliwell Jones): Hull Kingston Rovers Vs Salford Red Devils, 2pm; Hull FC Vs Huddersfield GIants, 5:30pm; Warrington Wolves Vs Leeds Rhinos, 7:45pm.
Thursday October 16 (Halliwell Jones): Wigan Warriors Vs Catalans Dragons, 5:30pm; St Helens Vs Wakefield Trinity, 7:45pm.
Round 17 – Black History Round
Thursday October 22: Catalans Dragons Vs Hull FC (Stade Gilbert Brutus), 6:15pm; Castleford Tigers Vs Hull Kingston Rovers (Totally Wicked), 5:30pm; Huddersfield Giants Vs Wakefield Trinity (Totally Wicked), 7:45pm.
Friday October 23 (Totally Wicked): Wigan Warriors Vs Salford Red Devils, 5:30pm; St Helens Vs Leeds Rhinos, 7:45pm.
Match Day Key Points
- Krisnan Inu scores a hat-trick as Salford Red Devils post their fifth win of the season in downing Huddersfield Giants 24-16.
- Leeds Rhinos account for Hull FC 40-22 thanks to a hat-trick from Ash Handley. The fixture hastily arranged after the Rhinos opponent, Castleford Tigers were unable to field a squad due to COVID positive cases.
- St Helens become outright leaders in the competition with a 20-16 victory over bottom placed Wakefield Trinity.
- Catalans Dragons move into equal third after thumping Hull Kingston Rovers 34-4 in Perpignan.
- Liam Farrell’s try five minutes from full-time has seen Wigan Warriors defeat Warrington Wolves 18-14.
Milestones
- Kris Welham 100 game career milestone for Salford Red Devils.
- Mahe Fonua 150 game career milestone.
- Rowan Milnes and George King debut for Hull Kingston Rovers Vs Catalans Dragons.
- Brad Singleton debut for Wigan Warriors Vs Warrington Wolves.
Match Day Player Stats
- Huddersfield Giants: Michael Lawrence 39 tackles; Ashton Golding 163 run metres.
- Salford Red Devils: Luke Yates 43 tackles; Krisnan Inu 3 tries, 161 run metres.
- Hull FC: Brad Fash 52 tackles; Jordan Johnstone 50 tackes; Carlos Tuimavave 170 metres.
- Leeds Rhinos: Matt Prior 41 tackles; Ash Handley 3 tries, 202 run metres.
- Wakefield Trinity: Josh Wood 55 tackles; Reece Lyne 154 run metres.
- St Helens: James Roby 60 tackles; James Bentley 51 tackles; Alex Walmsley 171 run metres.
- Warrington Wolves: Daryl Clark 55 tackles; Stefan Ratchford 172 run metres.
- Wigan Warriors: Liam Farrell 55 tackles; Sam Powell 52 tackles; Dom Manfredi 178 run metres.
League Table
1. St Helens 76.92% (pd 214), 2. Wigan Warriors 71.43% (pd 59), 3. Catalans Dragons 66.67% (pd 135), 4. Leeds Rhinos 66.67% (pd 55), 5. Warrington Wolves 64.29% (pd 104), 6. Huddersfield Giants 50% (pd -23), 7. Hull FC 42.86% (pd -90), 8. Salford Red Devils 41.67% (pd -71), 9. Castleford Tigers 38.46% (pd -19), 10. Hull Kingston Rovers 15.38% (pd -179), 11. Wakefield Trinity 15.38% (pd -185).
Disciplinary
- Elliot Minchella (Hull KR), Grade B Dangerous Throw, 1 match ban
- Andre Savelio (Hull FC) Grade B Use of Knees, 1 match ban*
- James Graham (St Helens), Grade A Dangerous Contact, no ban
- Jonny Lomax (St Helens), Grade A Dangerous Throw, no ban
- Tyrone McCarthy (Salford), Grade A Dangerous Contact, no ban
- Sam Moa (Catalans), Grade A Dangerous Contact, no ban.
* downgraded on appeal. No ban served
MATCH DETAILS
Thursday Night
Huddersfield Giants Vs Salford Red Devils
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Hull FC Vs Leeds Rhinos
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Friday Night
Wakefield Trinity Vs St Helens
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Catalans Dragons Vs Hull Kingston Rovers
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Warrington Wolves Vs Wigan Warriors
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