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Round 16 Preview

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Are we ready for Round 16?

The fixtures for Round 16 of the @Betfred #SuperLeague ? pic.twitter.com/YMSOzxwIhe
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 24, 2025

Friday 27 June

Leeds Rhinos v Leigh Leopards (20.00) – live on Sky Sports

3rd meets 4th under the Friday Night Lights at AMT Headingley Stadium, and it’s set to be a stellar showdown.

The Rhinos have been playing an attractive brand of rugby league in 2025, as have the Leopards, who keep finding a way to win.

Leeds became slightly complacent in Round 15, losing out to St Helens and in turn ending their five-game winning streak. They can no longer afford to do this, however, if they are to aim for third place and keep tabs on the likes of Wigan and Leigh.

Brad Arthur’s men will also want to push themselves away from the teams circulating below and further cement their top six spot.

Leigh will be boosted by their win over Catalans in the south of France last Saturday and are looking to make it four straight wins.

The sides last met in 2024 where two tight contests unfolded, with Leeds victors on both occasions (18-10 and 16-22).

This fixture will form part of a double-header with the Betfred Women’s Super League fixture (K.O. 5.15pm), where the Rhinos Women will also face Leigh.

The boys were back in training today as preparations continue for Friday's big clash against Leigh Leopards at AMT Headingley
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) June 24, 2025

Hull KR v Wakefield Trinity (20.00) – live on Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

There’s another standout tie on Friday night when the Robins welcome Wakefield Trinity to Sewell Group Craven Park.

Hull KR are four points clear at the top of the Super League table and will be looking to maintain this in Round 16.

Willie Peters’ men are genuinely unstoppable and have won 14 out of 15 Super League games in 2025. They have the best attack in the league and show no signs of slowing down after thrashing Castleford Tigers 0-48 in the previous round and racking up a ridiculous amount of points week in, week out.

But no team is ever unbeatable, and looking to cause an upset for the second week running is Daryl Powell’s spirited Wakefield side, who are currently pushing for a top six spot in their first year back in Super League.

Last Friday saw Trinity pull off a huge scalp when they defeated Wigan Warriors 16-10 on home soil and they will certainly have the belief they can do something similar in Round 16.

Can they take down the top two in a total of two weeks? Or will Hull KR continue to prove why they are top of the pile?

Magic Mikey Lewis has scored a try in each of his sides' last four meetings with Wakefield and is just two points away from reaching 500 for the club.

Working towards Friday ?#UpTheRobins??? pic.twitter.com/6EpAEUgKFc
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) June 24, 2025

Saturday 28 June

Warrington Wolves v Hull FC (17.30) – live on Sky Sports

Saturday afternoon sees a crucial game where top six chances are concerned. Warrington face Hull FC at the Halliwell Jones Stadium for a second time in 2025 and will be desperate to salvage their season.

The Wolves are five points adrift for sixth spot where the Black & Whites currently sit, which means a win for Hull would put them seven points clear of Warrington.

A win for the home side, however, puts them firmly back in the Play-Off race.

Last time out at the Halliwell Jones saw Hull FC come away with the spoils. This included a Tom Briscoe double, and the veteran winger has scored tries in his sides' last three meetings with the Wolves.

They’ve enjoyed fine away form in 2025, while Warrington have alternated between wins and losses so far.

Will Wire find the confidence to overcome Hull? Or will it be a league double completed for John Cartwright’s men?

Catalans Dragons v Huddersfield Giants (17.30) – live on Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

Catalans and Huddersfield clash in the south of France and it’s two teams close together in the table.

The key for the Dragons is getting back on track. They showed signs of improvement against Leigh last Saturday but will need to be much more clinical if they are to come away with the two points.

A defeat for the Dragons would put their hopes of a Play-Off place even further out of reach – is it too late for a second half of the season comeback?

Meanwhile, Huddersfield have gathered momentum in recent weeks – coming close against Wigan before beating Warrington in emphatic fashion.

The Dragons were victors of the sides' last encounter in Round 7 – winning 18-38 away at the John Smith’s Stadium.

They’ve since had a change in fortunes, however, and the question is – can Catalans avoid another loss or will Giants go back-to-back for the first time in 2025?

Who will bear the heat on Saturday?

?? Tuning up ahead of Saturday...#Since1895 pic.twitter.com/Xpte8Vzj3j
— Huddersfield Giants ?? (@Giantsrl) June 24, 2025

Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors (20.00) – live on BBC iPlayer, Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

There’s action on BBC iPlayer this Saturday night – and we’re back at the Jungle in Round 16 where the Tigers welcome the current champions.

This will be Wigan’s third successive trip to West Yorkshire, having played at Wakefield last week and Dewsbury the week before.

There’s no doubt the Warriors will be reeling from their loss to Wakefield last Friday – and the fact they almost lost to Huddersfield the week before as well.

Matt Peet’s men are four points behind league leaders Hull KR and it’s a must-win match as they continue to challenge for the League Leaders’ Shield.

Leeds and Leigh aren’t too far behind, so Wigan will be keen to create a bit of distance and really cement themselves into the top two.

Cas need to right some wrongs after a hammering from Hull KR, but have a tough test on their hands as it’s the Cherry & White who have won their last eleven meetings…

There are some big milestones set to take place in this weekend’s game – Joe Westerman needs one appearance to reach 450 for his career, and Wigan skipper Liam Farrell could make his 350th Warriors and Super League appearance.

Kruise Leeming is one career appearance away from 250, with Super League's current top try scorer Jai Field about to reach 100 appearances for the champions.

Will he celebrate this achievement with a couple more tries on Saturday?