WELL that’s another round of Super League done and dusted and what a great round of action it was!
The action began on Thursday night when Hull FC hosted the Wigan Warriors with the Black and Whites hoping to stun the league leaders. And credit to Tony Smith’s side, they did just that. After racing into a 14-0 lead, Hull hung on for a priceless 14-10 win to take FC clear of the relegation place.
Wind the clock forward 24 hours and five Super League fixtures took place with Catalans Dragons hosting St Helens for the Friday night live Sky Sports game. It was fast and frenetic but the French side did enough to take the two points with an efficient 24-12 win over the reigning champions.
Elsewhere, Leigh Leopards hosted the low-on-confidence Castleford Tigers and, despite the sides being locked at 6-6 at half-time, Adrian Lam’s men turned the screw in the second forty minutes to run out 30-6 winners and make it a ninth loss from 11 games for Andy Last’s side.
If Castleford’s losses have proved concerning, then Wakefield Trinity just can’t seem to do anything right at the minute. Despite putting in a brave performance away at Warrington Wolves with the sides going into the break level at 12-12, Wakefield couldn’t pull off a stunning win as Daryl Powell’s men triumphed 32-18.
Meanwhile, Salford Red Devils travelled to Headingley to take on Leeds Rhinos with both sides hopeful of making the top six play-offs at the end of the season. However, there looked to be just one winner from the outset as the Red Devils took home the two points with a 22-12 victory.
If Leeds were poor, then Huddersfield Giants were pretty much woeful in their away trip at Hull KR. Willie Peters’ side have been the surprise package in Super League in 2023 and they were magnificent in a 28-0 drubbing of Ian Watson’s men.
But, which stars were handed cards this weekend?
Hull FC 14-10 Wigan Warriors
Jake Trueman – Hull FC – yellow card – professional foul
Leeds Rhinos 12-22 Salford Red Devils
Blake Austin – Leeds Rhinos – yellow card – obstruction
Catalans Dragons 24-12 St Helens
Siosiua Taukeiaho – Catalans Dragons – yellow card – shoulder charge
Konrad Hurrell – St Helens – yellow card – dissent
Warrington Wolves 32-18 Wakefield Trinity
Kevin Proctor – Wakefield Trinity – red card – dangerous tackle
