Man of Steel | Round 1

Warrington Wolves v Leeds Rhinos

Paul Vaughan made an immediate impact for the Wolves during their opening night win against the Rhinos. His bustling display in the front row earned him three Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel points, whilst fellow middle James Harrison picked up two points. Testimonial man Ben Currie completed a full house for the Wolves, receiving one Man of Steel point.

3 points: Paul Vaughan

2 points: James Harrison

1 point: Ben Currie

Highlights: Wolves romp home against Rhinos in season opener

Just the 55 minute stint tonight ?

How big a signing will @Betfred Player of the Match Paul Vaughan be for @WarringtonRLFC? ?#SuperLeague #SLWarLee pic.twitter.com/hoLSFLPPGR
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) February 16, 2023

Wakefield Trinity v Catalans Dragons

Dragons winger Tom Johnstone came back to haunt his former club on Friday Night - he crossed for a hat-trick on debut and received three Man of Steel points. England international Micky McIlorum picked up two Man of Steel points whilst Trinity half back Mason Lino received one point for his integral contributions.

3 points: Tom Johnstone

2 points: Micky McIlorum

1 point: Mason Lino

Highlights: Johnstone hat-trick helps Dragons get past Trinity

Leigh Leopards v Salford Red Devils

Reigning Man of Steel Brodie Croft earned three points after a commanding performance for the Red Devils on Friday Night. Croft's teammate Andy Ackers was the recipient of two Man of Steel points with Ryan Brierley completing a clean sweep for Salford, receiving one Man of Steel point.

3 points: Brodie Croft

2 points: Andy Ackers

1 point: Ryan Brierley

Highlights: Red Devils battle to victory against Super League new boys Leigh Leopards

Brilliance from Brodie & Brierley ?#SLLeiSal pic.twitter.com/4HIfYehrQR
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) February 17, 2023

Hull KR v Wigan Warriors

The returning Jordan Abdull helped the Robins get off to the perfect start against the Warriors in Round 1 and picked up three Man of Steel points. Inspirational skipper Shaun Kenny-Dowall earned two points thanks in part to his try scoring hat-trick. Robins' new boy James Batchelor picked up one point after an impressive debut.

3 points: Jordan Abdull

2 points: Shaun Kenny-Dowall

1 point: James Batchelor

Highlights: Robins get Willie Peters tenure off to the perfect start against the Warriors

Hull FC v Castleford Tigers

Tex Hoy was impressive for Hull FC on his Super League debut, earning three Man of Steel points. Castleford wingers Jake Mamo and Bureta Faraimo received two points and one point respectively for their individual showings for the narrowly beaten Tigers.

3 points: Tex Hoy

2 points: Jake Mamo

1 point: Bureta Faraimo

Highlights: Hull FC survive late Tigers fightback to earn opening round win