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Round 2 Preview

22 Feb 2024

Round 2 Preview

It may be the eagerly-awaited Betfred World Club Challenge week, but there's still five games of the Betfred Super League taking place in Round 2, where fans can watch all five matches live once more…

Thursday 22 February

Hull KR v Leeds Rhinos (20.00) - Sky Sports

Hull KR are at home for the first time in 2024, as they host Leeds Rhinos on Thursday night. Both sides come into this game on the back of opening round wins - the Robins taking the derby spoils over at Hull FC, whereas Leeds clinched the two points in a tough battle on home turf against Salford Red Devils.

The Robins will be without one of their key men this weekend - Matt Parcell misses out due to a one game suspension, but other than that, Willie Peters was pleased with his side's efforts in their season opener with no real need for change.

Leeds have made a couple of changes to their side, as the Rhinos will be without two of their stars for Thursday's game. Mikolaj Oledzki has been ruled out with a shoulder injury, and winger David Fusitu'a is sidelined after minor knee surgery and a calf injury. Young prospects Tom Nicholson-Watton and James McDonnell both come into the 21-man squad to replace them.

Hull KR completed the double over the Rhinos last season, but both matches were extremely tight contests. Who will get their second consecutive win of 2024?

Friday 23 February

Warrington Wolves v Hull FC (20.00) - Sky Sports

Hull FC will have a tough test when they travel over to the Halliwell Jones Stadium to face Warrington Wolves, with at least 14 first-team players unavailable for this fixture.

Tony Smith has named a youthful side for the trip over the Pennines, as Herman Ese'ese, Franklin Pele, Ligi Soa all drop out through suspension, with veteran captain Danny Houghton also missing out through head injury protocols. But Hull FC fans will get to witness a glimpse of the future as the likes of Harvey Barron and Denive Balmforth are called up to this week's team - Balmforth having previously been a stand out star in Warrington's Academy.

The Wolves, on the other hand, have named a similar team to the one defeated in Perpignan last weekend, with Sam Burgess feeling extremely positive about his side. There will be no Jordy Crowther, however, as he sits out with a one match ban, but Warrington will no doubt be up for the challenge as they welcome the Black and Whites in their home opener. 

Both sides will be itching to secure their first win of the 2024 campaign.


London Broncos v Catalans Dragons (20.00) - Sky Sports and SuperLeague+

The Broncos will host last year's beaten Grand Finalists Catalans Dragons on Friday night and are on home soil at the Cherry Red Records Stadium for the first time this season. It will also be the first ever Betfred Super League match held at Plough Lane, as the Broncos moved there to play their home fixtures in 2022.

Catalans travel over to London with momentum, on the back of a fiery 16-10 victory over Warrington Wolves last Saturday but will be without the influential Micky McIlorum and Paul Seguier, who are both suspended. But into the team comes reliable captain Benjamin Garcia who missed the opening round due to injury, as well as young prospect Cesar Rouge, who is also named in Steve McNamara's 21-man squad.

London, who are expected to draw one of their biggest crowds in recent years, will look to right their wrongs of last week after suffering defeat to a strong St Helens outfit. Although head coach Mike Eccles' was gutted with the result, he insisted "there were plenty of positives in there as well", as last Friday saw a number of players proudly make their Super League debuts.

The Dragons have won their last five away meetings with the capital side, but could this all be set to change on Friday?

Saturday 24 February

Huddersfield Giants v St Helens (17:30) - Sky Sports and Super League+

Huddersfield host St Helens in their first home game of 2024, as both teams go into this game on the back of strong, gutsy wins.

The Giants overcame Leigh Leopards to secure a season opening win Round 1, whereas St Helens produced a dominant display against newly-promoted London. The Saints have won their last seven away meetings with Huddersfield, with the Giants' last home win against them being in 2017.

Saints' Morgan Knowles and Moses Mbye in contention to mark their first appearances of the new season and come into Paul Wellens' 21-man squad, while Konrad Hurrell and Jake Burns will step out from last week.

Both teams impressed in the opening round, so who will come out on top on Saturday and get back-to-back wins and lay down an early mark of intent for the 2024 season? It promises to be an exciting one!

Wigan Warriors v Penrith Panthers (20.00) - BBC Two, Sky Sports and SuperLeague+. 

A full preview for the 2024 Betfred World Club Challenge can be found here.

Sunday 25 February

Salford Red Devils v Castleford Tigers (15.00) - Sky Sports and SuperLeague+

These two sides suffered frustrating losses in Round 1. Salford came up short against Leeds on Friday, and despite Castleford's efforts, they were defeated by the current Champions Wigan on home soil.

It is predicted to be a tough encounter over at the Salford Stadium, as both teams will be keen to kickstart their 2024 Super League seasons - and combat any early nerves.

The Tigers have the better winning record between the two sides, but Salford completed the double over them last season, which means it is predicted to be a close contest.


Fans can find all the relevant information and kick-off times for these Round 2 fixtures here.

For information on SuperLeague+ and how to purchase your passes, click here.

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