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Round 6 Preview
27 Mar 2025
Are we ready for Round 6 of the Betfred Super League?
We're all hyped following the recent announcement of the 2025 ABK Beer Ashes Series, so who's excited see some our stars in action this weekend?
Who's ready for Round 6? ?#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/k5ZamaUtZU
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 25, 2025
Thursday 27 March
Castleford Tigers v Hull FC (20.00) – live on Sky Sports
It’s a trip down the M62 for Hull FC on Thursday night, as they look to continue the ‘Carty Party’ and climb up the league ladder.
But looking to cause an upset with be Danny McGuire’s Tigers, who will be looking to bounce back from their thrashing from Catalans.
The sides recently met in Joe Westerman’s pre-season Testimonial game, with the Black & Whites running out 10-16 victors in a tightly fought contest.
Jermiah Simbiken will miss this Round 5 clash for the Tigers, whilst Hull have also been forced to make a couple of changes, with Zak Hardaker (calf) and Jed Cartwright (hamstring) missing out.
Davy Litten could make his first appearance of the season as he nears a full return from a knee injury, and Will Kirby is also called into this week’s 21-man squad.
Who's ready for the first game of Round 6 #SuperLeague tonight? ?@CTRLFC take on @hullfcofficial tonight live at 8pm on @SkySports ? pic.twitter.com/ZHWuOoo98p
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 27, 2025
Friday 28 March
Warrington Wolves v Leeds Rhinos (20.00) – live on Sky Sports
There’s a blockbuster showdown when Warrington welcome Leeds to the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday night.
It’s a significant milestone for the sport, with this clash officially confirmed as Super League’s 5000th game.
The Wolves enjoyed a clean sweep of convincing wins over the Rhinos last season, but both teams enter this game on the back of emphatic victories in the previous round. Who will want it more on the night?
Warrington’s Matt Dufty has scored tries in the Wolves’ last four meetings with the Rhinos – will he be one to watch in Round 6?
There's one change to Sam Burgess' side with Luke Yates returning and Josh Thewlis ruled out through injury.
Brad Arthur has named an unchanged 21-man squad who won against Wigan Warriors last Saturday.
The game will see Rhinos captain Ash Handley play his 200th Super League game whilst centre Harry Newman will play his 100th Super League game on the same night.
Home debut this Friday night ?
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) March 26, 2025
[Next Up: Wire v Rhinos | Fri 28 Mar | 8pm] pic.twitter.com/CEEi8lqjku
Leigh Leopards v Wakefield Trinity (20.05) – live on Sky Sports and SuperLeague+
Also on Friday, there's two teams looking to return to winning ways, as Leigh entertain Wakefield at Leigh Sports Village.
They last met in late 2023, in which Leigh clinched a 20-19 victory, relegating Trinity from Super League in process.
But Wakefield are back in Super League with a vengeance and both sides will want to get back to winning ways, ahead of their next meeting in the Betfred Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals next week.
The Leopards are boosted the return of Josh Charnley, Robbie Mulhern and Frankie Halton for Round 6.
Daryl Powell has named one change to the squad which faced Hull FC last Friday with Corey Hall missing out. It is a welcome return to the team however for Isaiah Vagana after he picked up a shoulder injury in Trinity’s Challenge Cup game against Huddersfield Giants.
Saturday 29 March
Catalans Dragons v St Helens (17.30) – live on Sky Sports and SuperLeague+
There’s a Saturday showdown in the south of France as Catalans will be searching for a third successive win.
St Helens fell short against Warrington last Friday, whilst the Dragons enjoyed a strong win over Castleford Tigers.
In their last ten meetings the Dragons have won six, while Saints have won five, but who will come out on top on Saturday?
Tommy Makinson is back in the Dragons team and is set to face his former side in whom he spent an incredible 14 seasons with. Bayley Sironen and Théo Fages are also back in the squad and the trio replace Romain Navarrete, Fouad Yaha and Clément Martin.
Saints have made just one change to their squad with back-rower Joe Batchelor now back available for the Saints after following head injury protocols which meant he could not be selected last week. Curtis Sironen is the Saint that steps out of the squad this time.
Dayon Sambou also holds his place in the 21-man selection after a a try-scoring debut last Friday night.
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— Dragons Catalans (@DragonsOfficiel) March 25, 2025
Sunday 30 March
Wigan Warriors v Salford Red Devils (15.00) – live on BBC Sport, Sky Sports and SuperLeague+
Sunday sees Wigan Warriors host Salford Red Devils; a game set to be streamed live on BBC Sport.
Wigan have won their last 12 meetings with Salford and will be looking to bounce back on home soil.
The Red Devils secured their first win of the season last Thursday, but could they possibly go back-to-back against the champions?
?? Getting set to face Salford
— Wigan Warriors ??? (@WiganWarriorsRL) March 25, 2025
? @AppliedNutri #WWRL #SLWIGSAL pic.twitter.com/OzhDVD5T8s
Huddersfield Giants v Hull KR (15.00) – live on Sky Sports and SuperLeague+
Huddersfield Giants will be hoping to get their season up and running on Sunday but standing in their way are an unbeaten and ruthless Robins side.
It's a clash between two sides in opposing form, but will there be any surprises in Round 6?
? Eyes fixed on Sunday...#Since1895 pic.twitter.com/hlwrq6sDAy
— Huddersfield Giants ?? (@Giantsrl) March 26, 2025
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