26 May 2023

Matchday pack - Round Thirteen

Round thirteen sees the Rhinos clash with St Helens at Headingley as last year's Grand Finalists go head to head in front of the Sky Sports cameras, kick off 8pm.

Here is the matchday pack with all the info ahead of tonight's game:


Team News

Rhinos 21-man squad

- Rohan Smith has brought three players in ahead of today's test. Ash Handley returns to the 21-man squad having missed the Cup week, along with Luke Hooley and Leon Ruan.

- Hooley could make his first appearance since his club debut against Hull KR whilst Ruan could make his Leeds and Super League bow on Friday after playing for the club's Reserves team so far this year.

- Sam Lisone and Blake Austin are both been ruled out by calf injuries as the duo join James Bentley and Jack Sinfield (return to play protocol following concussion) and Zane Tetevano, who will complete his two game suspension, off the field.

- Rhinos full back Richie Myler is set to make his 300th Super League appearance against the Red Vee. This year is Myler's 16th season as a professional, having made his first Super League outing for Salford in 2009.

Saints 21-man squad

- Head coach Paul Wellens has made three changes to his side following the Cup weekend. Captain James Roby, Curtis Sironen and former Rhino Konrad Hurrell are back in contention after missing out on the Halifax win.

- Morgan Knowles is unavailable after his two-match suspension earlier this week. Dan Norman and Wesley Bruines also drop out.

- Winger Tommy Makinson can make his 300th appearance for Saints should he be selected today. The England international has played 28 games against the Rhinos and has 16 tries to his name.


Form book

Super League Record: P77-W33-L44-D0

Last ten SL meetings vs St Helens

Saints 24 Rhinos 25 (A) RD 3, 2nd March 2023

Rhinos 12 Saints 24 (N) GF, 24th September 2022

Saints 42 Rhinos 12 (A) RD16, 23rd June 2022

Rhinos 0 Saints 26 (H) RD 7, 1st April 2022

Saints 36 Rhinos 8 (A), SF, 1st October 2021

Saints 40 Rhinos 6 (A) RD 24, 10th September 2021

Saints 40 Rhinos 8 (A) RD 17, 23rd October 2020

Rhinos 0 Saints 48 (H) RD 8, 9th August 2020

Rhinos 20 Saints 36 (H) RD 26, 15th August 2019

Saints 36 Rhinos 10 (A) RD19, 21st June 2019

SL Record vs Saints at home: P30-W14-L16-D0

Most tries scored by a Leeds player vs Saints : Ryan Hall (14 tries)

Last Leeds win against Saints (Home): 

The Rhinos last beat Saints at Headingley in the lead up to their Grand Final appearance in 2017. Having beaten the Red V in the regular season on home turf, the Rhinos produced a similar performance in the Super 8s campaign to win 16-14.

Watch the highlights here:




How to follow the games

Here are the ways fans can follow this evening's double header:

Tickets on sale

Leeds Rhinos return to Headingley in a double header of Rugby League action as the Rhinos Women face St Helens before men's side clash in round 13 of the Betfred Super League.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk or by calling the Ticket Office on 0371 423 1315. Please note that you can't purchase tickets for just the women's game, both games are included in your match ticket for the men's game or membership at no extra cost!

Remember if you book your ticket before midnight this Thursday you can save £3 on the matchday admission price.

TV/Radio broadcast

Sky SportsBoth matches are live on the Arena channel (On air from at 5.30pm)
BBC Radio LeedsWest Yorkshire Sport Coverage of the men's game (On air from 7pm)
BBC Radio 5 LiveSports Extra of the men's game (On air from at 7.45pm)

Social Media

Keep up to date with the latest news and updates throughout both games by making sure you follow the Rhinos on our social media accounts.

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