Man of Steel | Round 9

St Helens v Huddersfield Giants

Daryl Clark impressed in Saints' last-gasp win over Huddersfield last Thursday - the savvy hooker making five tackle busts and scoring a try which punished the Giants and levelled the scores. He collects three points, with his team-mate Mark Percival taking one point.

Despite being on the losing side, Giants captain Luke Yates obtains two points for his huge efforts in defence. Yates emerged as the top tackler in Round 9, with an immense 61 tackles.

3 points: Daryl Clark

2 points: Luke Yates

1 point: Mark Percival

Highlights: Drop goal drama as Saints snatch a victory.

Hull KR v Wigan Warriors

Powerhouse Kelepi Tanginoa earns three points following another top performance, including his length of the field effort to score and seal a win against the current Champions. He is joined by team-mates and fellow try-scorers Jesse Sue and Peta Hiku, as the high-flying Robins continued their remarkable home form.

3 points: Kelepi Tanginoa

2 points: Sauaso "Jesse" Sue

1 point: Peta Hiku

Highlights: High-flying Hull KR defeat the Champions.

Leigh Leopards v Catalans Dragons

Playmakers Matt Moylan and Lachlan Lam were the stars of the show in Leigh's magnificent win against Catalans Dragons, and pick up three and two points respectively. It's then a clean sweep for the Leopards, as two-try hero Kai O'Donnell is awarded one point.

3 points: Matt Moylan

2 points: Lachlan Lam

1 point: Kai O'Donnell

Highlights: Leopards cruise past Dragons.

Castleford Tigers v London Broncos

It's a trio of Tigers players who take the points on offer in Round 9, as Craig Lingard's men rallied round to beat London Broncos. Rowan Milnes snaps up three points, and behind him is Tex Hoy with two points. 

Hoy had a terrific debut for the Tigers on Friday, and arguably his best performance of the 2024 season so far. He contributed two try assists, as well as making six tackles busts and 184 metres in just 19 carries.

The third and final Tigers picking up points is their try-scoring machine Innes Senior with one point.

3 points: Rowan Milnes

2 points: Tex Hoy

1 point: Innes Senior

Highlights: Castleford claim a comfortable win against Broncos.

Salford Red Devils v Warrington Wolves

It's a full house for Salford Red Devils following their dramatic win over Warrington Wolves on Saturday. Ethan Ryan scoops up three points, Jack Ormondroyd two points, and Nene MacDonald's shift earns him one point.

3 points: Ethan Ryan

2 points: Jack Ormondroyd

1 point: Nene MacDonald

Highlights: Salford clinch a win over Warrington.

Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos

The Rhinos returned to winning ways on Sunday, and it's 19-year-old Riley Lumb who earns maximum points in Round 9. The youngster experienced a dream debut against Hull FC, scoring two tries and earning Player of the Match for a phenomenal performance.

Behind him with two points is Brodie Croft, who came up with two crucial try assists, as well as FC's Jack Walker who played a part in the Black and White's two tries. He takes one point.

3 points: Riley Lumb

2 points: Brodie Croft

1 point: Jack Walker

Highlights: The Rhinos return to winning ways.

Riley Lumb knows how to make a debut! ?

Remarkable tries from Man of the Match yesterday for @leedsrhinos ?#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/ASJqsDNlpx
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) April 29, 2024

Round 10 of the Betfred Super League next gets underway on Thursday night with a Grand Final rematch (Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons), and all six games across the round will be broadcasted LIVE. Information regarding dates, venues and kick-off times can be found here.

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