Opposition Report - Wakefield Trinity

Following Magic Weekend, Leeds Rhinos are back in action on Sunday afternoon as they take on bottom-of-the-league Wakefield Trinity at the Be Well Support Stadium, kick off 3pm.

Preview our opponents Wakefield Trinity below:

2023 so far...

This season has been tough for Wakefield, who have reached the halfway point of the season without a win.

Head coach Mark Applegarth has called in reinforcements over the last few weeks to bolster his side. Sam Hewitt returned for a second loan spell from Huddersfield, whilst trio Will Dagger, Luke Gale and David Fifita signed contracts with the aim of keeping the club in Super League. In need of options at full back and half back, Dagger was part of a swap deal with Hull KR that saw Corey Hall go in the opposite direction to the Robins, and Gale's arrival from Keighley saw the former Leeds man sign an 18-month deal. Fifita proved to be the headline signing as the prop returned from retirement in Australia to pull on a Trinity shirt one last time. 

Fifita made his second debut in the Magic Weekend loss to Leigh, who played a large majority of the match with twelve players. Sunday's defeat sees the club six points adrift from Castleford at the halfway point of the season, meaning that league points are more important than ever at this stage of the season.

Next five fixtures

Round 16 vs Hull KR (Sewell Group Craven Park, 8pm)

Round 17 vs Salford Red Devils (Be Well Support Stadium, 7.45pm)

Round 18 vs Wigan Warriors (Be Well Support Stadium, 7.45pm)

Round 19 vs Huddersfield Giants (John Smith's Stadium, 7.45pm)

Round 20 vs Warrington Wolves (Be Well Support Stadium, 3pm)

Tale of the tape 

Individual stats 

Tries: Matty Ashurst (3 tries)

Goals: Mason Lino (8 goals)

Metres: Jorge Taufua (1,628 metres)

Tackles: Matty Ashurst (520 tackles)

Penalties: Jay Pitts (7 penalties)

*All stats supplied by OPTA

Magic Weekend clash

Last week's trip to Magic Weekend saw Wakefield lose out to a twelve-man Leigh Leopards 30-4; Tom Lineham scoring Trinity's sole try of the game.

How to follow the game

Tickets on sale

Tickets for this week's away trip to face Wakefield Trinity are priced at £25 for adults and £10 for juniors.

Tickets can be purchased via the following methods:

Online: tickets.therhinos.co.uk.  

Over the phone: 0371 423 1315 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm - Opening Hours) 

In person at Leeds Rhinos Club Shop- Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (Opening Hours) 

Please always check opening hours before travelling Opening Hours 

Tickets will be available to purchase online and over the phone until 4pm on Friday 9th June. However, tickets will still be available to purchase in person from Leeds Rhinos Club Shop until 3pm on Saturday 10th June.

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