Here’s a look at the Super League week, including results from Round 13 of the competition.
Super League Week in the News
- Hull Kingston Rovers have injury concerns over Will Dagger, Matty Storton and Ethan Ryan (season ending wrist injury) ahead of the weekend’s round of matches.
- Hull Kingston Rovers halfback Jamie Ellis has been cleared by the RFL of an alleged bite in his side’s Challenge Cup loss to Leeds Rhinos over the weekend.
- Huddersfield Giants Adam O’Brien is ruled out for the rest of 2020 with a neck injury.
- Plans to allow fans back into Super League matches has been scrapped due to a rise of COVID cases in the United Kingdom.
- Super League Weekly COVID testing results return four positive tests, two players and two staff.
- Wakefield Trinity consider sending their squad into lockdown after two positive cases and a further seven players isolated.
- Mark Flanagan to retire from rugby league at the end of 2020.
- Harry Newman suffers suspected double leg break in Leeds Rhinos win over Hull Kingston Rovers and is set to miss six months.
- Halifax FC’s Brandon Moore loaned to Huddersfield Giants for the remainder of 2020.
- Tom Gilmore and Olly Ashall-Bott join Salford Red Devils on loan for the remainder of 2020.
- The RFL have deferred a decision on Toronto Wolfpack’s admission into the 2021 Super League season until October 23.
Match Day Key Points
- Leeds Rhinos thrash Hull Kingston Rovers 41-16 in their second win over the club in the space of a week.
- 350 gamer Kevin Brown leads Salford Red Devils to victory over 28-22, recording their third win of the campaign.
- Huddersfield Giants leap ahead of Castleford Tigers on the League table following their 31-19 win.
- Warrington Wolves make it nine straight wins following their 30-16 win over Catalans Dragons. The Dragons just making the game in time after flight conditions delayed their trip out of Perpignan.
- Wigan Warriors fought from 0-12 down to account for Wakefield Trinity 28-16 thanks to a brace from Bevan French.
Milestones
- Jamie Shaul 100 career tries for Hull FC.
- Bill Tupou 100 career game milestone for Wakefield Trinity.
- Kris Welham 250 career game milestone.
- Kevin Brown 350 career game milestone.
- Elliot Minchella 150 career game milestone.
- Will Tate Super League debut for Hull Kingston Rovers.
Match Day Player Stats
- Leeds Rhinos: Ash Handley 193 run metres, 8 tackle bursts; Richie Myler 3 try assists.
- Hull FC: Danny Houghton 60 tackles; Josh Griffin 195 run metres.
- Salford Red Devils: Dan Sarginson 197 run metres.
- Huddersfield Giants: Jermaine McGillvary 3 tries; Michael Lawrence 50 tackles.
League Table
1. Warrington 75% (pd 110), 2. Wigan 75% (pd 97), 3. Saints 72.73% (pd 168), 4. Leeds 70% (pd 65), 5. Catalans 55.56% (pd 45), 6. Huddersfield 50% (pd -25), 7. Castleford 41.67% (pd -15), 8. Hull FC 41.67% (pd -76), 9. Salford 30% (pd -81), 10. Hull KR 18.18% (pd -139), 11. Wakefield 18.18% (pd -149).
Note: Toronto Wolfpack withdrew from the 2020 season on July 20.
Next Week’s Fixtures
Round 14
Tuesday September 29: 5:30pm Warrington Wolves vs Catalans Dragons, 7:45pm Wigan Warriors vs St Helens – AJ Bell Stadium
Wednesday September 30: 5:30pm Huddersfield Giants vs Hull Kingston Rovers – John Smith’s Stadium, 6pm Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons – Headingley.
Thursday October 1: 7:45pm Castleford Tigers vs Hull FC – Mend-a-Hose Jungle.
Challenge Cup Semi-Finals
Saturday October 3: 2:30pm Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors, 5pm Salford Red Devils vs Warrington Wolves – Totally Wicked Stadium.
Disciplinary
to be advised.
ROUND 13 TEAM LISTS
https://nothingbutleague.com/2020/09/23/super-league-squad-news-round-13/
MATCH DETAILS
Thursday Night
Hull Kingston Rovers Vs Leeds Rhinos
Hull FC Vs Salford Red Devils
Castleford Tigers Vs Huddersfield Giants
Friday Night
Warrington Wolves Vs Catalans Dragons
