Round 14 preview

9 Jul 2021

Friday 9 July

Leeds Rhinos v Catalans Dragons (19.45) - Sky Sports Arena

Rhinos captain Luke Gale is included in their 21-man squad after served the second game of his two-match suspension on Monday. Leeds also welcome back King Vuniyaywa and Richie Myler from injury, whilst Cameron Smith is available following a 10 day isolation period.

Youngster Jack Broadbent is absent from the side following an ankle injury sustained during the Rhinos victory over Warrington in round 13.

The Dragons will be without prop Gil Dudson for Friday's trip to Leeds after he was handed a one-match suspension following their win against Huddersfield last week.

Joel Tomkins and Alrix Da Costa return to the Catalans squad as they look for their eighth league win in a row.

Leeds Rhinos: Tom Briscoe, Konrad Hurrell, Ash Handley, Rob Lui, Luke Gale, Mikolaj Oledzki, Kruise Leeming, Matt Prior, Alex Mellor, Rhyse Martin, Brad Dwyer, Liam Sutcliffe, Richie Myler, Cameron Smith, Tom Holroyd, King Vuniyayawa, Bodene Thompson, Sam Walters, Luke Briscoe, James Donaldson, Jarrod O'Connor.

Catalans Dragons: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Samisoni Langi, Dean Whare, Fouad Yaha, James Maloney, Josh Drinkwater, Julian Bousquet, Matt Whitley, Mike McMeeken, Benjamin Garcia, Alrix Da Costa, Benjamin Jullien, Paul Seguier, Mickael Goudemand, Matthieu Laguerre, Joel Tomkins, Jason Baitieri, Sam Kasiano, Sam Tomkins, Jordan Dezaria.

Last 10 meetings: Leeds have won 4, Catalans have won 6 - the Dragons have won the last 2 meetings between the 2 sides.

Wakefield Trinity v St Helens (19.45) - Our League for season ticket holders

Trinity will be without Tom Johnstone after he suffered a fresh injury set back. Johnstone picked up a knee injury against Wigan in round 11 and will miss around six weeks of action after undergoing surgery on the injury.

Matty Lees and Joel Thompson return to the Saints squad ahead of Friday's trip to Trinity. The pair have recovered from injury and are back in contention this week.

Kristian Woolf has left out half-back Theo Fages - the Frenchman has played every game so far this year so is rested ahead of Saints Challenge Cup Final next weekend.

Wakefield Trinity: Max Jowitt, Reece Lyne, Liam Kay, Jacob Miller, Mason Lino, David Fifita, Kyle Wood, Tinirau Arona, Matty Ashurst, Kelepi Tanginoa, Joe Westerman, Jay Pitts, Eddie Battye, James Batchelor, Innes Senior, Joe Arundel, Yusuf Aydin, Lee Kershaw, Ryan Hampshire.

St Helens: Lachlan Coote, Tommy Makinson, Kevin Naiqama, Mark Percival, Regan Grace, Jonny Lomax, Alex Walmsley, James Roby, Matty Lees, Joel Thompson, Morgan Knowles, Sione Mata’utia, LMS, Kyle Amor, Agnatius Paasi, Jack Welsby, Aaron Smith, Joe Batchelor, Lewis Dodd, Josh Simm, Dan Norman.

Last 10 meetings: Wakefield have won 1, St Helens have won 9 - Trinity's last win against Saints was in April 2018.

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Sunday 11 July

Hull FC v Leigh Centurions (13.30) - Our League for season ticket holders

The black and whites are without several players in round 14 due to Covid-19. Chris Satae and Josh Reynolds are notable exclusions from Hull FC's squad this week.

Brett Hodgson does welcome back Adam Swift, Carlos Tuimavave, Danny Houghton and Jordan Lane who all missed the victory over Huddersfield Giants last time out.

Hull FC: Carlos Tuimavave, Mahe Fonua, Marc Sneyd, Danny Houghton, Andre Savelio, Manu Ma’u, Ligi Sao, Jordan Johnstone, Joe Cator, Jordan Lane, Brad Fash, Ben McNamara, Jack Brown, Adam Swift, Cameron Scott, Jude Ferreira, Mitieli Vulikijapani, Jack Logan.

Leigh Centurions: TBC

Last 10 meetings: Hull FC have won 8, Leigh have won 1 and there has been 1 draw - the away side has been victorious in the last 3 meetings between the 2 sides.

Hull Kingston Rovers v Warrington Wolves (13.30) - Our League for season ticket holders

The Robins welcome back Jordan Abdull to their 21-man squad - the half-back picked up a head knock in their last home outing against Salford and missed Rovers last match against Wigan.

Mikey Lewis retains his spot after impressing against during Hull KR's win against the Warriors last time out - he will be hoping to star in the halves once again when they face Warrington on Sunday.

Hull KR: Adam Quinlan, Ben Crooks, Greg Minikin, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Ryan Hall, Jordan Abdull, Albert Vete, Matt Parcell, Korbin Sims, Kane Linnett, Dean Hadley, Jez Litten, George Lawler, George King, Matty Storton, Mikey Lewis, Rowan Milnes, Will Maher, Luis Johnson, Muizz Mustapha, Jimmy Keinhorst.

Warrington Wolves: TBC

Last 10 meetings: Hull KR have won 1, Warrington have won 8 and there has been 1 draw - Rovers beat the Wolves the last time the 2 sides met at Hull College Craven Park.

Wigan Warriors v Huddersfield Giants (15.00) - Sky Sports YouTube channel & Arena

Wigan will be without Willie Isa for the next two games after he picked up a suspension following the Warriors derby defeat to Saints. Ethan Havard also picked up a one-match suspension and will be unavailable in round 14.

Oliver Partington is missing after he picked up a head knock last time out, whilst Tony Clubb returns after the prop served the final match of his eight game suspension.

Wigan Warriors: Oliver Gildart, Liam Marshall, Tommy Leuluai, Brad Singleton, Sam Powell, Joe Bullock, Liam Farrell, Tony Clubb, Liam Byrne, Harry Smith, Jake Bibby, Mitch Clark, Joe Shorrocks, Kai Pearce-Paul, James McDonnell, Umyla Hanley, Jackson Hastings, Brad O’Neill.

Huddersfield Giants: TBC

Last 10 meetings: Wigan have won 6, Huddersfield have won 2 and there has been 2 draws - the Warriors have won the last 3 meetings between the 2 sides.

Wigan Warriors and Huddersfield Giants go head-to-head live on Sky Sports YouTube channel. You can watch the game, for free, here.

Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils (15.30) - Our League for season ticket holders

Grant Millington, Cheyse Blair, Jesse Sene-Lefao, and Greg Eden return to a much changed Castleford side.

Youngsters Caelum Jordan, Jack Sadler, Adam Rusling, Nathan Magee and Cain Robb could all make their senior debuts on Sunday after being selected in the Tigers squad ahead of round 14.

Castleford Tigers: Michael Shenton, Danny Richardson, Liam Watts, Grant Millington, Oliver Holmes, Cheyse Blair, Alex Foster, Tyla Hepi, James Clare, Jesse Sene-Lefao, Greg Eden, Lewis Bienek, Lewis Peachey, Brad Martin, Sam Hall, Cain Robb, Jason Qareqare, Caelum Jordan, Jack Sadler, Adam Rusling, Nathan Magee.

Salford Red Devils: TBC

Last 10 meetings: Castleford have won 8, Salford have won 2 - the Red Devils last won away at Cas in March 2016.

Castleford Tigers and Salford Red Devils will meet again at Dacia Magic Weekend in September. You can experience all the fun and thrills - live in Newcastle - by purchasing tickets here.