Man of Steel | Round 1

With the return of the Betfred Super League for 2024, this means that the Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel points system and leaderboard also returns!

Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards

After Thursday night’s thriller, Leopards Umyla Hanley and Ethan O’Neill receive three points and two points respectively for their winning performances.

Despite being on the losing side, Warriors Jake Wardle is awarded one point, for a solid all-round performance.

3 points: Umyla Hanley

2 points: Ethan O’Neill

1 point: Jake Wardle

Highlights: A historic Battle of the Borough

Hull KR v Castleford Tigers

Robin Jesse Sue scoops up maximum points in this week’s Man of Steel, with Peta Hiku joining him on one point.

In defeat, Joe Westerman made 32 tackles and ran for over 100 metres – a valiant effort from the Tigers veteran.

3 points: Jesse Sue

2 points: Joe Westerman

1 point: Peta Hiku

Highlights: Golden Point drama in East Hull

Catalans Dragons v Hull FC

It’s a trio of Black & Whites after their incredible win in Perpignan on Saturday, and there was a promising masterclass produced by their new halfback combination, Aidan Sezer (3 points) and Cade Cust (2 points) in Round 1.

Sezer provided two crucial try assists, whilst Cust came up with two terrific tries. Hull’s spine continued to impressed as Jordan Rapana ran over 120 metres and made five tackle busts, proving to be problematic for the French opposition. He takes the final point on offer.

3 points: Aidan Sezer

2 points: Cade Cust

1 point: Jordan Rapana

Highlights: Hull FC storm past the Dragons

Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity

Newly promoted Trinity have a clean sweep where this week's Man of Steel points are concerned - with workhorse Jay Pitts picking up three points, Matty Storton two points and two try-scorer Max Jowitt one point, as Wakefield got off to a winning start against local rivals Leeds.

3 points: Jay Pitts

2 points: Matty Storton

1 point: Max Jowitt

Highlights: Trinity win on Super League return

St Helens v Salford Red Devils

Saint Tristan Sailor starred with six try involvements at the weekend and is awarded three points on the back of this. He is followed by Mark Percival (2 points) and Lewis Murphy (1 point) as St Helens scored fifteen tries against a youthful Salford Red Devils outfit.

3 points: Tristan Sailor

2 points: Mark Percival

1 point: Lewis Murphy

Highlights: Saints demolish Salford

Huddersfield Giants v Warrington Wolves

Matt Dufty delivered the goods for Warrington on Sunday, assisting two tries as well as producing the match-winner. He also emerged as the top metre maker for Round 1 (249), so looks to be continuing his form from last year. He earns three points, with Wolves' Danny Walker awarded two points.

The game's top tackler was Giants hooker Zac Woolford with 53 tackles, who obtains one point.

3 points: Matt Dufty

2 points: Danny Walker

1 point: Zac Woolford

Highlights: Warrington comeback to win in Round 1

Round 2 of the Betfred Super League gets underway with Wakefield Trinity hosting Hull KR on Thursday night (live on Sky Sports), with both sides looking to continue their successful start to the new campaign.

All games will be broadcasted live, and information regarding dates, venues and kick-off times can be found here.