Back in Super League action leading up to the Easter Weekend, Leeds Rhinos head down the road to Wheldon Road to take on Castleford Tigers at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle in round six of the Betfred Super League, kick off 8pm.

Here's a preview ahead of the fixture:

Our opposition

After the club secured its Super League status by fending off Wakefield towards the end of 2023, new head coach Craig Lingard has a clean slate to build in his first season in charge. It's been a tough start for the new boss though as his side is still looking for their first win of the new season.

Ten new arrivals, including former Rhino Luke Hooley, Sam Wood, Innes Senior and Rowan Milnes, have bolstered the Tigers' options across the field; Senior and Josh Simm in particular leading the try scoring with three tries each after five rounds. Tries have been a struggle though as only London and Hull FC have scored less than the Tigers in 2024.

Castleford enters this week's game off the back of 40 and 50-point losses to Catalans and Huddersfield in rounds four and five of Super League, but their closest contest came in round two against the Red Devils, who snuck a 26-22 result at the Salford Stadium despite Liam Horne's late try. Saturday saw Lingard take on his former club Batley Bulldogs in the Challenge Cup, but it's quickly back to League action on Thursday night against their Yorkshire rivals.

Head to head

Last three Super League Meetings at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle

2023 - Castleford Tigers 14 Leeds Rhinos 8

2022 - Castleford Tigers 16 Leeds Rhinos 14

2021 - Castleford Tigers 6 Leeds Rhinos 60

Around the League

Here's how the rest of Round Six lines up around Super League:

Castleford Tigers vs Leeds Rhinos - Thursday 28th March, KO 8pm

Hull KR vs Hull FC - Friday 29th March, KO 12.30pm

St Helens vs Wigan Warriors - Friday 29th March, KO 3pm

Warrington Wolves vs Catalans Dragons - Saturday 30th March, KO 3pm

Salford Red Devils vs Leigh Leopards - Saturday 30th March, KO 5.30pm

London Broncos vs Huddersfield Giants - Sunday 31st March, KO 3pm

Fans can watch all the action across round three and the rest of the Super League season live on Sky Sports, plus four games from this round will be available to watch on the brand new Super League+ platform. Find out more here.

Saturday's game between Warrington and Catalans is also available to watch on the BBC too.

Don't miss the West Yorkshire derby!

Be in the away end as the Rhinos take on Castleford in the first game of the Easter period!

Tickets are priced at £25 for adults, £16 for concessions and £16 for juniors before gameday, but be aware the prices increase on the day of the game so book your places now.

There will be no official Leeds Rhinos travel for this game, but more information on parking, tickets and more can be found here.

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) 

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