As the Super League kicks off this week, three exciting matches are set for Friday night. Key team lineups have been confirmed for each game, promising high stakes and significant narratives.
Warrington Wolves vs. Hull FC
The Warrington Wolves are poised to strengthen their position near the top of the Super League table as they face Hull FC, who are struggling to find form. The Wolves will look to capitalize on the challenges faced by their opponents, while Hull FC seeks to halt their downward trend.
For Warrington, Luke Yates, Sam Stone, and James Bentley have been ruled out. Yates is expected to miss the rest of the season, while Bentley is suspended. In contrast, the Wolves welcome back Amir Bourouh and Matty Laidlaw, both of whom cleared head injury protocols.
- Warrington Wolves 21-man squad: Josh Thewlis, Toby King, Albert Hopoate, Matty Ashton, Marc Sneyd, Danny Walker, Ben Currie, Sam Powell, Toff Sipley, Liam Byrne, Jordy Crowther, Ewan Irwin, Leon Hayes, Luke Thomas, Joe Philbin, Max Wood, Josh Smith, Zack Gardner, Ewan Smith, Kelepi Tanginoa, Lachlan Webster
- Hull FC 21-man squad: Harvey Barron, Zak Hardaker, Jake Arthur, Aidan Sezer, Herman Ese’ese, Amir Bourouh, Harvie Hill, Joe Batchelor, Cade Cust, Tom Briscoe, Logan Moy, Matty Laidlaw, Hugo Salabio, Callum Kemp, Will Hutchinson, Will Kirby, Lloyd Kemp, Ben Johnson, Lennon Clark, Jeremiah Mata’utia, Ethan O’Neill
Bradford Bulls vs. York Knights
A thrilling contest awaits as the Bradford Bulls host the York Knights, marked by the return of key players for both sides. Bradford aims to extend their strong performance at Odsal, where they have won four out of six matches this season.
Bradford welcomes back Ryan Sutton and Joe Mellor, with Ethan Ryan, Guy Armitage, and Ebon Scurr also returning to the squad. However, they must cope without Paul McShane, who has suffered an injury setback. York Knights face a stern test, battling injuries that have plagued their squad.
- Bradford Bulls 21-man squad: Andy Ackers, Caleb Aekins, Guy Armitage, Chris Atkin, Waqa Blake, Ed Chamberlain, Riley Dean, Eribe Doro, Zac Fulton, Will Gardiner, Jamie Gill, Luke Hooley, Joe Mellor, Jayden Nikorima, Eliot Peposhi, Dan Russell, Ethan Ryan, Ebon Scurr, Mitch Souter, Ryan Sutton, Connor Wynne
- York Knights 19-man squad: Toa Mata’afa, Sam Wood, Scott Galeano, Ata Hingano, Liam Harris, Jack Martin, Paul Vaughan, Jordan Thompson, Denive Balmforth, Xavier Va’a, Justin Sangare, Danny Richardson, Oli Field, Kieran Buchanan, Jon Bennison, Will Dagger, Harvey Reynolds, King Vuniyayawa, Cody Hunter, David Nofoaluma, Tom Inman
Castleford Tigers vs. Leigh Leopards
The Castleford Tigers are on the hunt for their third consecutive win against Leigh Leopards. The Tigers have recently added newcomer Jack Brown from Hull KR to their roster. Meanwhile, Joshua Windley joins the squad as Castleford strives to solidify their lineup by making strategic changes.
Leigh, however, will face challenges with the absence of Umyla Hanley due to injury and Owen Trout, who also misses out. Still, they regain strength with the return of Robbie Mulhern and Aaron Pene, providing a much-needed boost to their pack.
- Castleford Tigers 21-man squad: Zac Cini, Darnell McIntosh, Daejarn Asi, Tom Weaver, Renouf Atoni, George Lawler, Jordan Lane, Alex Mellor, Joe Stimson, Brock Greacen, Jack Ashworth, Louis Senior, Jason Qareqare, Krystian Mapapalangi, Jenson Windley, Sam Hall, Cain Robb, Ashton Golding, Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e, Tyler Dupree, Jack Brown
- Leigh Leopards 19-man squad: David Armstrong, Josh Charnley, Adam Cook, Lachlan Lam, Joe Ofahengaue, Edwin Ipape, Robbie Mulhern, Frankie Halton, Isaac Liu, Aaron Pene, Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Matt Davis, Liam Horne, Bailey Hodgson, Innes Senior, Gareth O’Brien, Jack Hughes, Louis Brogan, Ryan Brown
With these exciting matchups, fans can expect a thrilling night of rugby league action in the Super League. The stakes are high for each team, as they aim to improve their standings while making strategic efforts to secure victories.
