23 May 2024

Match Pack: Round Twelve

The Totally Wicked Stadium plays host to a huge double header of action as Leeds Rhinos Men's and Women's sides play their counterparts from St Helens live on Sky Sports from 5.30pm.

Both Rohan Smith and Paul Wellens' sides come into this week after an extended break due to the Challenge Cup, whilst Lois Forsell and Matty Smith's sides both booked their place in the final of the Women's Cup competition with wins over Wigan and York last weekend.

Ahead of the teams taking to the field, here is your snapshot preview of everything you need to know about tonight's teams:

21-man squad recap

Men's Game

Saints

In brief

- After their break for Cup weekend, St Helens have two changes to their squad from the one that beat Castleford a fortnight ago.

- Prop Agnatius Paasi is in line to make his long awaited return, after injury has ruled him out of the last 10 months.

- Academy product Jonny Vaughan is also named in place of Jake Wingfield and Tee Ritson, who both drop out of the team.

- Winger Tommy Makinson, who announced his departure from the club at the end of the season, needs one try to reach 200 in his Saints career. He is also getting closer to Ryan Atkins in the list of all-time Super League try-scorers as Makinson only needs three tries to draw level with the former Warrington centre.

- Jonathan Bennison comes into the third game against Leeds this season having scored in both the league and Cup wins over the Rhinos at AMT Headingley.


Rhinos

In brief

- A boost for the Rhinos sees Harry Newman and Brodie Croft both come back into the fold for the trip to the Totally Wicked Stadium. Newman comes back for his first appearance since the Giants match in mid-April, whilst Croft only missed the trip to Catalans last time out. 

- Loan signing Matty Russell is in line to make his Rhinos debut after joining the club last week. 

- Ash Handley is within 12 points of reaching 1000 for Leeds. Since his debut a decade ago, he has 121 tries for the club and two goals.

- Paul Momirovski, James Donaldson, Tom Holroyd, James Bentley, Morgan Gannon, Riley Lumb and David Fusitu'a are all unavailable.

Women's Game

Saints

- Off the back of their Cup win last weekend, Matty Smith has named an unchanged side for the visit of the Rhinos.

- Top try scorer Leah Burke is in the side as she looks to continue her scoring run in both league and cup. Phoebe Hook has also started this season in fast form with eight tries in six games.

- Full back Beri Salihi takes on Leeds for the first time since her off-season move from Wigan. Rachael Woosey also faces Leeds for the first time since 2022.


Rhinos

- Lois Forsell makes two changes to her 21-player squad from the one that defeated Wigan in the Challenge Cup semi finals.

- Orla McCallion comes into the squad after her making her come back from injury in the Nines.

- Academy player Tilly-Jae Brown played this year against Huddersfield and the forward comes into contention for this week.

- Top try scorer Ruby Enright misses out after taking an ankle knock in the semi-final and former Saint Shona Hoyle is also ruled out for with a fracture in her finger.

Form

Men's

Saints

Round Seven - Lost 14-8 vs Catalans Dragons

Round Eight - Won 58-0 vs Hull FC

Round Nine - Won 13-12 vs Huddersfield Giants

Round Ten - Lost 40-20 vs Hull KR

Round Eleven - Won 60-4 vs Castleford Tigers

Rhinos

Round Seven - Lost 34-8 vs Warrington Wolves

Round Eight - Lost 30-24 vs Huddersfield Giants

Round Nine - Won 18-12 vs Hull FC

Round Ten - Won 46-8 vs London Broncos

Round Eleven - Lost 26-0 vs Catalans Dragons

Women's 

Saints

Challenge Cup Quarter Final - Won 74-0 vs Huddersfield Giants

Round One - Lost 20-16 vs York Valkyrie

Round Two - Won 60-6 vs Huddersfield Giants

Round Three - Won 58-4 vs Featherstone Rovers

Challenge Cup Semi Final - Won 32-2 vs York Valkyrie

Rhinos

Challenge Cup Quarter Final - Won 70-10 vs Warrington Wolves

Round One - Won 66-4 vs Huddersfield Giants

Round Two - Won 68-0 vs Warrington Wolves

Round Three - Won 16-10 vs York Valkyrie

Challenge Cup Semi Final - Won 34-20 vs Wigan Warriors

Head to head


Last time out

How to keep up with Friday's double header game

Last minute tickets

Match tickets and travel will be available to buy from Leeds Rhinos until 3pm on Friday 24th May (subject to availability).

Fans can purchase online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk, over the phone on 0371 423 1315 and from Leeds Rhinos Club Shop, but please note that tickets are physical so will need to be collected from AMT Headingley Stadium. Both the men's and women's games are included in every match ticket.

For more information, click here.

TV Broadcasts

Sky Sports have the whole Super League season covered and both the Men's and Women's games are available to watch on the Main Event and Action channels, starting at 5pm. Watch live via your Sky subscription or get a day pass for NOW TV at £11.99.

Fans around the world can also watch the game back on SuperLeague+, but only after the game has finished. To get started, go to https://www.superleagueplus.co.uk, or download the iOS or Android SuperLeague+ app, and log in using your existing OurLeague login, or if they don’t have one, create a new account.


Radio Coverage

Get updates of the men's game from the Totally Wicked Stadium live on BBC Radio Leeds, but please note that we are not the feature commentary. Click here to listen on BBC Sounds.


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