The penultimate game of the Reserves season sees Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors go head to head before the first teams this Saturday at AMT Headingley, kick off 12.30pm.

In the first game of the day, Tony Smith's Rhinos look to bounce back from defeat to Huddersfield last time out as they attempt to make a late charge for the top two. 

Particularly after a tough start to the season when they only managed one win in four, Leeds come into this week's contest with three home wins in a row and four wins in their last six. Big results over the Tigers, London and Bradford in May and June saw the Rhinos hit their best form of the season, and despite being on the wrong side of a second half comeback against the Giants, they look to go back to winning ways against the Warriors who have won the last two meetings against Leeds in the Reserves competition.

Jack Sinfield's return against the Giants saw the half back increase his lead as the side's top try and points scorer as he now has seven tries, 24 goals, one drop goal and 77 points to his name, but winger Josh Gillespie is following close behind with six tries.

Wigan come into this week's clash one point away from the top two as they look to reach their third consecutive Reserves Grand Final. Shane Eccles' side have had the monopoly over the competition since the Reserves grade returned in 2022, losing only once in 26 matches over the last two years.

2024 has been a different story so far as the team have battled with St Helens for most of the season at the top of the table before being jumped by Hull FC last time out. Opening with a draw on the road against London, Wigan shrugged off the 20-all stalemate to win the next six consecutive matches against Leigh, Castleford, Hull KR, Salford and Warrington to go top of the table. Their recent form has dipped though, starting with a two point loss to Huddersfield and continuing against St Helens and Wakefield Trinity last time out. 

With time running out to secure their top spot, a win for the Warriors would see them jump Hull FC, who have played a game more then the rest of the league, before the two clubs meet in the final game of the season at Robin Park in a fortnight's time. Defeat to the Rhinos though would put them under pressure from the rest of the chasing pack, which includes Warrington, Hull KR, Huddersfield, Leeds, Castleford and Leigh, who can all mathematically make a Grand Final place.

Last Meeting

Fixtures and Results

Rhinos

Hull FC 26 Leeds Rhinos 18 (15th June)

Leeds Rhinos 20 Salford Red Devils 12 (13th July)

Huddersfield Giants 22 Leeds Rhinos 16 (27th July)

Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors (10th August, KO 12.30pm)

Leeds Rhinos vs Wakefield Trinity (23rd August, KO 5.30pm)

Wigan

Huddersfield Giants 30 Wigan Warriors 28 (29th June)

Wigan Warriors 10 St Helens 50 (13th July)

Wakefield Trinity 24 Wigan Warriors 18 (28th July)

Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors (10th August, KO 12.30pm)

Wigan Warriors vs Hull FC (24th August, KO 12pm)

More information

Fans get two games for the price of one this Saturday as Leeds and Wigan's first teams and Reserves are in action at AMT Headingley, starting with the Reserves at 12.30pm.

Ticket prices start at £25 for adults, £20 for concessions and £13 for juniors, with prices rising by £3 on matchdays. To buy tickets go to tickets.therhinos.co.uk or call the ticket office on 0371 423 1315. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm (excluding Bank Holidays). Tickets also available to purchase from Leeds Rhinos Club Shop at AMT Headingley Stadium (CLICK HERE to check opening hours before travelling).

Please note that tickets cannot be bought for the Reserves game alone.

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