WRAP: 2023 Betfred Super League Round 10

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A full wrap of Round 10 with Justin Davies, plus the shake down on the table, stats leaders and team lists for each clash.

All listed times are AEST (NSW/QLD/VIC/ACT).


RELATED: See the full list of 2023 Betfred Super League Draw and Results.


St Helens 28
Warrington Wolves 6

Venue: Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens
Crowd: 14866
Date: Friday 21 April 2023 at 5:00am

St Helens (28)
Tries: Jonny Lomax, William Hopoate, Konrad Hurrell, Tee Ritson, Jon Bennison
Goals: Jon Bennison 2/4, Joey Lussick 2/2

Warrington Wolves (6)
Tries: Matthew Russell
Goals: Stefan Ratchford 1/1

St Helens: Welsby, Bennison, Hurrell, Hopoate, Ritson; Lomax, Dodd; Lees, Roby (C), McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Batchelor, Royle, Bell. Int: Lussick, Delaney.
Warrington: Dufty, Russell, Minikin, Ratchford (C), Ashton; Williams, Drinkwater; Harrison, Walker, McGuire, Nicholson, Currie, Clark. Int: Mata'utia, Kasiano, Green, Thewlis.

St Helens got back in the winner's circle with their 28-6 win over leaders Warrington Wolves on Thursday night.

The Saints rebounded from their back-to-back losses to Hull KR and Wigan Warriors to get themselves into the top six.

Their first points came from some smart thinking from Konrad Hurrell. The pacey centre snatched an intercept and ran the distance to make it 4-0.

It was another piece of individual brilliance which doubled the Saints lead when Jonny Lomax sliced through the defence to touch down.

Saints continued to keep their foot down with their third score which saw Will Hopoate get on the end of a kick to make it 16-0.

The Wolves did strike a blow before half-time through Matty Russell. He took a cutout pass and finished in typical winger style.

It was the hosts who did all the scoring in the second half, Jonathan Bennison was on the end of a sweeping move and planted it down.

Joey Lussick added a penalty goal then Hurrell combined well with Tee Ritson in the corner to make it 28-6 for the champions.


Castleford Tigers 7
Hull KR 12

Venue: Mend-A-Hose Jungle, Castleford
Crowd: 7118
Date: Saturday 22 April 2023 at 5:00am

Castleford Tigers (7)
Tries: Jacob Miller
Goals: Paul McShane 1/1
Field Goals: Jacob Miller 1

Hull Kingston Rovers (12)
Tries: Matt Parcell, Corey Hall
Goals: Lachlan Coote 2/2

Castleford: Eden, Faraimo, Mellor, Turner, Fonua; Broadbent, Miller; Lawler, McShane (C), Griffin, Milner, Edwards, Westerman. Int: Matagi, Hall, Watts, Tate.
Hull KR: Coote, Kenny-Dowall (C), Opacic, Hall, Hall; Lewis, Abdull; King, Parcell, Kennedy, Batchelor, Linnett, Minchella. Int: Litten, Luckley, Storton, Hadley.

Hull KR keep their spot in the top four after their 12-7 win over Castleford Tigers on Friday night at Mend-A-Hose Jungle.

The Robins were made to work for the result after trailing by six at the break but fly home with a strong wind to secure their seventh win.

It was Miller time early for the Tigers when the halfback did it all himself. He lofted the kick high then when the ball spilled, scooped it up and scored for a 6-0 lead.

The Robins went close when Ryan Hall touched down from a Mikey Lewis kick but some last ditch defending forced the error.

Backs for each side had a chance either side of the break to score. Shaun Kenny Dowall was taken into touch for Hull KR then Mahe Fonua met a similar fate after the break for Castleford.

While Ryan Hall was denied, Corey Hall was not. The Hull KR back finished off a back line after a Fonua high tackle to make it 6-6.

Castleford Tigers edged back ahead just before the hour mark when Miller was successful from the boot again, nailed a field goal to make it 7-6.

In a tight contest, it was Matt Parcell who was the match winner. He scooted from dummy half and slammed it down to give Hull KR the lead.


Leigh Leopards 20
Leeds Rhinos 6

Venue: Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Leigh
Crowd: 6686
Date: Saturday 22 April 2023 at 5:00am

Leigh Leopards (20)
Tries: Edwin Ipape 2, Kai O'Donnell
Goals: Ben Reynolds 4/5

Leeds Rhinos (6)
Tries: James Bentley
Goals: Rhyse Martin 1/1

Leigh: O'Brien, Charnley, Leutele, Hardaker, Briscoe; Reynolds, Lam; Amone, Ipape, Mulhern, O'Donnell, Holmes, Asiata (C). Int: Mellor, Seumanufagai, Davis, Wilde.
Leeds: Myler, Macdonald, Newman, Martin, Handley (C); Austin, Sezer; Oledzki, O'Connor, Lisone, McDonnell, Tetevano, Smith. Int: Bentley, Sangaré, Holroyd, Tindall.

Leigh Leopards secured back-to-back wins with their 20-6 win over Leeds Rhinos at Leigh Sports Village on Friday night.

The Leopards were quick out of the blocks with a score within 120 seconds. A deft kick was superbly picked up by Edwin Ipape to make it 6-0.

All the Leopards tries were scored in the first 20 minutes after Kai O'Donnell crashed over from close range then Ipape scooted over from dummy half for a 16-0 lead.

Leeds struck just before half-time through James Bentley. Blake Austin delayed the pass long enough for the forward to push himself over the line.

It was a tight second half where the only points were from the boot. Ben Reynolds raised the flags twice from penalty goals to extend the lead past 14 points.

The Rhinos did have their chance to cut into the deficit. They were held up close to the line then a forward pass in the attacking zone summed up their work.


Salford Red Devils 16
Catalans Dragons 14

Venue: Salford Stadium, Barton-upon-Irwell
Crowd: 3974
Date: Monday 24 April 2023 at 12:00am

Salford Red Devils (16)
Tries: Joe Burgess, King Vuniyayawa
Goals: Marc Sneyd 4/4

Catalans Dragons (14)
Tries: Tom Johnstone, Paul Séguier, Adam Keighran
Goals: Adam Keighran 1/3

Salford: Brierley, Williams, Costello, Cross, Burgess; Croft, Sneyd; Dupree, Ackers, Vuniyayawa, Watkins (C), Stone, Partington. Int: Ormondroyd, Atkin, Wright, Longstaff.
Catalans: Mourgue, Davies, Romano, Laguerre, Johnstone; Keighran, Tomkins; McMeeken, McIlorum, Navarrete, Whitley, Séguier, Garcia (C). Int: Goudemand, Taukeiaho, Dezaria, Zenon.

Red Devils survived a late scare to win 16-14 over Catalans Dragons at Salford Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Both these sides are sat inside the top six and keen to consolidate their spot as the season heads towards the halfway mark.

It was the hosts which struck first. King Vuniyayawa showed strength and guile to step out of a tackle and get the first try.

The Red Devils pushed their advantage further after a high tackle. Marc Sneyd piloted home a penalty goal to make it 8-0.

After the start, Catalans found their first points from a scrum. It was spun wide left and Tom Johnstone dived over in the left corner.

Salford's second try came from smart work from Joe Burgess. He tapped the ball quick, sped away and despite a last-ditch tackle spun over to make it 14-4.

Some more ill-discipline from the Dragons saw the hosts extend the lead to a dozen. A late tackle on the kicker saw Sneyd kick a fourth penalty goal.

The French side weren't going quietly into the night. Paul Seguier dived over from a kick then a try from former Rooster Adam Keighran in the final 60 seconds gave them a chance for Golden Point.

Keighran stepped up to take the kick after his four-pointer heroics and he steadied himself for the kick but it was waved wide which meant Salford held on for a valuable two points.


Hull FC 20
Huddersfield Giants 14

Venue: MKM Stadium, Hull
Crowd: 10856
Date: Monday 24 April 2023 at 12:00am

Hull FC (20)
Tries: Liam Sutcliffe 2, Tevita Satae
Goals: Jake Clifford 4/4

Huddersfield Giants (14)
Tries: Chris McQueen, Esan Marsters
Goals: Jake Connor 3/3

Hull FC: Litten, Scott, Tuimavave (C), Sutcliffe, Swift; Clifford, McNamara; Fash, Houghton, Sao, Griffin, Lane, Cator. Int: Satae, Gardiner, Taylor, Dwyer.
Huddersfield: Pryce, McGillvary, Marsters, Naiqama, Halsall; Connor, Lolohea; Hill, Peats, English, McQueen, Livett, Yates (C). Int: Rushton, Ikahihifo, O'Brien, Wilson.

Hull FC won their third game of the season, 20-14 over Huddersfield Giants at MKM Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

It has been a tough year for the Hull FC squad and this win gives them a further buffer to the relegation spot occupied by Wakefield Trinity.

The first points came from the boot. Hull FC failed with a short dropout which allowed Jake Connor to hand the visitors the lead.

Hull FC fought back with the first score. It was a fantastic chain of passing which saw Liam Sutcliffe stroll over for a 6-2 lead.

Huddersfield Giants struck back through try machine Chris McQueen. He sped through a gap to dive over on the right to get the lead back.

We went into the break tied after a late hit which saw Jake Clifford raise the flags and get it back to 8-8 at oranges.

In front of a 10,000 plus crowd, Hull FC snatched back the lead. An inside ball to Chris Satae saw the forward go over for a 14-8 lead.

The Giants went close to leveling the score but an error in the process chalked it off then Hull FC went down the other end and Sutcliffe completed a double.

Huddersfield Giants gave the game a grandstand finish when Esan Marsters dived on a kick and touched down but it was to be Hull FC's day.


Wigan Warriors 22
Wakefield Trinity 6

Venue: DW Stadium, Wigan
Crowd: 12240
Date: Monday 24 April 2023 at 12:00am

Wigan Warriors (22)
Tries: Bevan French, Liam Marshall, Abbas Miski, Ethan Havard
Goals: Harry Smith 3/4
Sin Bin: Willie Isa

Wakefield Trinity (6)
Tries: Jay Pitts
Goals: Mason Lino 1/1

Wigan: French, Miski, King, Wardle, Marshall; Shorrocks, Smith; Byrne, Powell, Havard, Isa, Pearce-Paul, Smithies. Int: Mago, O'Neill, Hill, Nsemba.
Wakefield (Trinity): Kay, Kershaw, Lyne, Langi, Taufua; Milnes, Lino; Whitbread, Bowes, Proctor, Hewitt, Ashurst, Pitts. Int: Battye, Bowden, Atoni, Eseh.

Wigan Warriors head to the summit of the Super League after their 22-6 win over Wakefield Trinity on Sunday afternoon.

The hosts got the scoring under way on the left. It was a cut-out pass which found Liam Marshall who dived over for the score.

Next, the Warriors went to the right for their second four-pointer. Abbas Miski flew through the air and made it 12-0 for the hosts.

Right on the half hour mark, Wigan struck again. This one was in more atypical style with an error from Wakefield falling right to Ethan Havard to cross under the sticks.

Wakefield Trinity sit rock bottom in the Super League ladder and needed to find a spark quickly to get themselves back in the contest.

It felt like the field was titled left with all the scoring down that end. Wakefield crossed through Jay Pitts then Mason Lino converted for an 18-6 score line.

A Wigan win wouldn't be true without a score from Bevan French. The livewire backed up well to dive over in the corner and make it 22-6.


Table after Round 10

TeamPWLDFA+/-Pts
1. Wigan Warriors108202419714416
2. Warrington Wolves1082026413712716
3. Hull KR107302301418914
4. Catalans Dragons106402201705012
5. Salford Red Devils106402081832512
6. St Helens*95401801215910
7. Leigh Leopards10550188187110
8. Leeds Rhinos10550189191-210
9. Huddersfield Giants*9450167128398
10. Hull FC10370138312-1746
11. Castleford Tigers10280103226-1234
12. Wakefield Trinity10010053288-2350

RELATED: Click here to view the current Betfred Super League table.


RLP stats leaders

Top tries

RankPlayerTeamPT
1Josh CHARNLEYLeigh1012
2Tom JOHNSTONECatalans1011
3Liam MARSHALLWigan99
4Bevan FRENCHWigan108
5Matthew ASHTONWarrington107

Top points

RankPlayerTeamPTGFGPts ↓
1Stefan RATCHFORDWarrington10140-84
Marc SNEYDSalford10237284
3Harry SMITHWigan10334181
4Adam KEIGHRANCatalans9427-70
5Rhyse MARTINLeeds10522-64
6Lachlan COOTEHull KR8224-56
7Ben REYNOLDSLeigh7221-50

Thanks to RLP!