A couple of teams tipped to fall short this season are giving the leaders a run for their money, while several others - including one of 2023’s trophy winners - have yet to click into gear. There’s still a lot of rugby to be played and, for most sides, the campaign could yet go either way, but - taking into account last year’s performance and pre-season expectations - here’s how the YEP thinks the 12 clubs rate over the opening seven rounds, plus the Betfred Challenge Cup.
Rhinos, who beat Wigan Warriors 21-8 in last year’s final at Salford Stadium, will need to top their group at Warrington’s Victoria Park on Sunday, May 4, to qualify automatically for finals day. That will be held on Saturday, July 27, at a venue yet to be decided. Next month’s festival includes all eight Betfred Women’s Super League sides, plus teams from the regional Championships, with the four group winners and two best runners-up going through. Midlands Women’s Championship sides Telford...
Sky will provide the only live coverage of Friday’s clash between Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants at AMT Headingley, as well as Leigh Leopards’ trip to Warrington Wolves the following afternoon. The weekend’s four other Super League matches will be broadcast live on SuperLeague+ - the competition’s own streaming service - as well as Sky Sports. Here’s where to find all this weekend’s live Betfred Super League action, with kick-off times and when coverage begins. Friday, April 19: Leeds Rhinos v...
Rhinos will bid to secure a return to Wembley when they face Wigan at St Helens’ TW Stadium on Sunday, May 19 (12.30pm). That will be the first part of a double-header also including the men’s tie between Huddersfield Giants and Warrington Wolves (3.15pm). The other semi-finals take place a day earlier at Doncaster’s Eco-Power Stadium, with St Helens’ wo The semi-finals at St Helens are a repeat of last year when Leeds’ women beat Wigan and Hull KR’s men overcame the Warriors in a double-header...
Chris Kendall will referee Leeds Rhinos for the fourth time in nine competitive matches when they take on Huddersfield Giants at AMT Headingley on Friday. Marcus Griffiths is the video referee. Kendall is one of only three referees to take charge of a Rhinos game this season, alongside Aaron Moore (three times) and Jack Smith (twice). Other appointments for this weekend’s Betfred Super League fixtures are: Friday, April 19: Wigan Warriors v Castleford Tigers - James Vella (video Aaron Moore); St...
Elena Rybakina eased to her third title of the season on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix. Rybakina, the world No. 4-ranked player who defeated top-ranked Iga Świątek in the semifinals, saved the three break points she faced
Elena Rybakina eased to her third title of the season on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix. The Stuttgart title comes after wins in Adelaide and Abu Dhabi this season. “It’s an amazing tournament, and I'm really looking forward to come back next year,” said Rybakina, who also defeated Jasmine Paolini and Veronika Kudermetova in Stuttgart.
Elena Rybakina eased to her third title of the season on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix. The Stuttgart title comes after wins in Adelaide and Abu Dhabi this season. “It’s an amazing tournament, and I'm really looking forward to come back next year,” said Rybakina, who also defeated Jasmine Paolini and Veronika Kudermetova in Stuttgart.
Hull are also understood to be close to signing former Leeds Rhinos winger Tom Briscoe from the same club, with back Derrell Olpherts going the other way. Briscoe played for Hull from 2008-2013 and then had nine seasons with Leeds before joining Leigh ahead of the 2023 campaign. He is a former Rhinos teammate of Hull’s new director of rugby Richie Myler. Chamberlain, who can operate in the outside-backs and back-row, has also played for Salford Red Devils and London Broncos. The 28-year-old made...
A new angle of Antony cupping his ears towards Coventry players has emerged. The Man United forward has been slammed as 'shameless' for his antics. VAR got Coventry’s chalked off winner right – those who wanted technology have got what they want!
The St. Bernard is a breed synonymous with nobility, bravery, and gentleness. Originating from the Swiss and Italian Alps, these dogs were originally bred by monks at the St. Bernard Hospice for rescue operations during heavy snowstorms. Famous for their legendary rescue efforts, St. Bernards have saved countless lives and have become emblematic of a rescue dog. Despite their massive size, they are known for their calm and friendly demeanor, making them excellent family pets. Over the years,...
Super League play-offs start on the weekend beginning Thursday, September 26. The semi-finals will be the following week, with the Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday, October 12. All fixtures are subject to change. December Tues 26 Wakefield Trinity H 11.30am pre-season Festive Challenge Rhinos 41 (Tries Olpherts 2, Roberts, J Smith, C Smith, Goudemand, Nicholson-Watton. Goals Sinfield 6. Drop goal Sinfield), Wakefield 22 (Tries Franco, Ashurst, Jowitt, Walmsley. Goals Jowitt 2, Walmsley)....