Round 22 Preview

Six regular rounds remain.

Teams are fighting to cement their place in the 2026 Play-Offs, but who will move one step closer this weekend?

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) August 4, 2026

Thursday 6 August

St Helens v Hull FC (20.00) - live on Sky Sports

St Helens are at home to Hull FC in a must-win game. The Red V are sitting just outside the top six and have never not reached the Play-Offs before in Super League history.

Saints should take confidence from the fact that they have won their last 10 home meetings with Hull FC, however.

Meanwhile, the Black & Whites will be hoping to avoid another loss, which would see that at risk of finishing 2026 bottom of the table.

It is a big boost for Saints as George Whitby comes back into contention after knee surgery at the end of June. Young prop Matty Evans also returns to the 21-man selection after following return-to-play protocols due to a failed Head Injury Assessment in the Saints’ away match against Wigan a fortnight ago.

Young Saints Tyler McGann and Alfie Tate are the players who come out of the squad this week.

Andy Last also makes two changes for his Hull FC squad. Arthur Romano could make his long-awaited return from injury, coming into the squad alongside Will Hutchinson.

The pair replace Davy Litten, who drops out with an ankle knock, and Ben Johnson.

Friday 7 August

Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos (20.00) - live on Sky Sports

A tasty top of the table clash awaits on Friday Night!

Second placed Wakefield will host the current league leaders Leeds Rhinos in front of a full house as the race for the League Leaders’ Shield heats up.

Last time out, the Rhinos proved too strong for Trinity at AMT Headingley, running out 40-22 winners.

However, Trinity did cause an upset at DIY Kitchens Stadium when they knocked Leeds out of Round 4 of the Betfred Challenge Cup back in March.

Their last Super League contest at Belle Vue saw all the drama, as Mason Lino’s drop goal snatched the spoils at Belle Vue in the later stages of the 2025 season.

Which side’s losing streak will come to an end in Round 22? Their rivalry is greater than ever in Friday’s West Yorkshire Derby live on Sky Sports! 

There is one change to Trinity's side which sees Lachlan Walmsley return to the side. 

For the Rhinos, captain Ash Handley and wingers Ryan Hall and Alfie Edgell come back into the 21-man squad.

Castleford Tigers v Hull KR (20.00) - live on Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

Castleford are back on home soil and will be looking to right their wrongs from their defeat against Warrington last Saturday.

It’s another tough test for the Tigers though, as they welcome champions Hull KR, who are on a mission to retain their title.

Sauaso Sue returns for the Robins in Round 22.

Leigh Leopards v York Knights (20.00) - live on Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

Leigh Leopards will face York Knights in Round 22, and the stakes are high as Adrian Lam's men look to maintain their spot in the six for another week running.

Saturday 8 August

Huddersfield Giants v Catalans Dragons (14.00) - live on Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

The triple-header of Saturday’s Super League action gets underway with Huddersfield hosting Catalans.

The Giants are aiming for three wins on the spin, whilst John Cartwright will be expecting a response for his Dragons players as they look to end the year as high as they possibly can.

Wigan Warriors v Toulouse Olympique (17.30) - live on Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

The Warriors welcome Toulouse to The Brick Community Stadium, where they will be hoping to strengthen their claims for a top two finish.

The sides have only met on four occasions, although it’s Wigan who have come away victorious every time.

Can Matt Peet’s men make it ten straight wins?

Bradford Bulls v Warrington Wolves (18.30) - live on Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

Round 22 concludes with an encounter at Bartercard Odsal as the Bulls take on the Wolves. Warrington aren't out of the race for a top two spot either and a two points here would really help Sam Burgess' side on their way...

Fans can find all details for the Round 22 fixtures here.

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