Man of Steel | Round 5

Castleford Tigers v Leeds Rhinos

 Richie Myler secured maximum Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel points after a valiant display in a losing side against the Tigers on Thursday Night. Stand in Cas full-back Greg Eden slotted into the side seamlessly to pick up two points, whilst Bureta Faraimo's two try contribution was enough to land him the final Man of Steel point. 

3 points: Richie Myler

2 points: Greg Eden

1 point: Bureta Faraimo

Highlights: Tigers claw their way to first win of 2023.

St Helens v Hull FC

Young outside back Jon Bennison was rewarded for his two try display against Hull FC, receiving three Man of Steel points in Round 5. Hull FC's Brad Fash worked tirelessly through the middle to earn two points, with former Saint Adam Swift collecting the remaining Man of Steel point.

3 points: Jon Bennison

2 points: Brad Fash

1 point: Adam Swift

Highlights: Champions get back to winning ways against Hull FC.

Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors

Bevan French had a busy evening for the Warriors in Round 5 - the winger crossed for two tries and collected three Man of Steel points. Wigan centre Jake Wardle was a constant threat against his former side and was rewarded with two Man of Steel points, whilst Giants front rower Seb Ikahihifo collected the final point.

3 points: Bevan French

2 points: Jake Wardle

1 point: Seb Ikahihifo

 Highlights: Warriors edge past the Giants.

Warrington Wolves v Leigh Leopards

Warrington's flying full-back Matt Dufty recorded a try and try assist to help him earn three Man of Steel points in Round 5. George Williams' impressive start to the 2023 season continued against Leigh as he picked up two points, whilst the imposing Paul Vaughan maintained his dominant form to pick up the final point. 

3 points: Matt Dufty

2 points: George Williams

1 point: Paul Vaughan

Highlights: Wolves winning streak continues against Leigh.

Catalans Dragons v Hull KR

Tom Johnstone's blistering start to life in the South of France picked up more pace in Round 5. The Dragons winger picked up three more Man of Steel points following an eye-catching hat-trick on Saturday. Adam Keighran's stocks continued to rise after earning two points, with Hull KR's Jez Litten received the final Man of Steel point.

3 points: Tom Johnstone

2 points: Adam Keighran

1 point: Jez Litten

Highlights:Dragons maintain 100 percent record against the Robins.

Salford Red Devils v Wakefield Trinity

Marc Sneyd was the hero for Salford in Round 5 - his drop goal earned his side a golden point win as he picked up maximum Man of Steel points. Mason Lino was a standout for Trinity and earned two Man of Steel points, whilst Salford centre Deon Cross was the recipient of the final point. 

3 points: Marc Sneyd

2 points: Mason Lino

1 point: Deon Cross

Highlights: Red Devils edge golden point thriller.