Catalans Dragons make the trip to AMT Headingley in round 23 of the Betfred Super League as they take on the Rhinos in a Friday night double header, kick off 8pm.

Having lost out to Hull KR at Magic Weekend last Sunday, the Dragons know that wins are crucial at this point of the season to confirm a place in the play-offs, especially when Leeds are one of the side's chasing hard to make the top six.

As matchday approaches, find out more about the Dragons here:

Overview

Name: Catalans Dragons

Founded: 2000

Seasons in Super League: 19 (Since 2006)

Head Coach: Steve McNamara

Club Captain: Ben Garcia

Last three season finishes: 2023 = 2nd, 2022 = 4th, 2021 = 1st

Best SL finish: League Leaders' Shield holders in 2021

Grand Final appearances: Two (2021 and 2023 - both beaten finalists)

Most career appearances for Catalans: Remi Casty (337)

Most career tries for Catalans: Fouad Yaha (101)

Most career points for Catalans: Thomas Bosc (1382)

So far in 2024...

As the games tick closer to round 27, Catalans edge closer to a fifth consecutive Play Off appearance as they try and find a late run of form down the stretch.

Defeat to Leeds in their round three visit to AMT Headingley sparked a run of five straight wins for Steve McNamara's side as Hull and Castleford both succumbed to losses in Perpignan, before the Dragons fended off competition from top-of-the-table rivals Warrington Wolves, St Helens and Hull KR in impressive results either side of defeat to Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup.

Since then, Catalans have struggled to find consistent form as they fell out of top four. Only their 26-0 win over Leeds at the Stade Gilbert Brutus broke up losses to Leigh, Wigan, Warrington, St Helens and Leigh, before they strung together results against Huddersfield, Hull KR and Salford; the result against the Robins came from the boot of Theo Fages who kicked the winning drop goal. 

Looking at their last five games coming into the clash with Leeds, the Dragons have two wins and three losses; their latest defeat coming at the hands of Hull KR in a 36-4 result.

Now as they head back to Leeds to take on the Rhinos, the Dragons also have games against Wigan, Salford, London and Hull FC remaining as they hope to lock up a place in the top six.

Squad

One to Watch

Reimis Smith

Catalans' newest recruit, outside back Reimis Smith, made his club debut last time out against Hull KR as the former Melbourne Storm and Canterbury Bulldog began life in Super League.

After four seasons with Bulldogs, in which he scored 25 tries in 49 appearances, Smith arrived at Melbourne and was consistently on the team sheet in the centres as the side claimed the Minor Premiership and reached the semi finals in 2021.  An injury prone 2022 saw Smith ruled out for the majority of the campaign, but he returned in 2023 to help the Storm back to semi finals again, where they lost out to the Panthers, before leaving the club midway through the 2024 to take up the opportunity with the Dragons.

Fixtures

Round 23 - Vs Leeds Rhinos (AMT Headingley, KO 8pm)

Round 24 - Vs Wigan Warriors (Stade Gilbert Brutus, KO 8pm)

Round 25 - Vs Salford Red Devils (Salford Stadium, KO 5.30pm)

Round 26 - Vs London Broncos (Stade Gilbert Brutus, KO 8pm)

Round 27 - Vs Hull FC (MKM Stadium, KO 8pm)

Stats Performers

Tries: Tom Johnstone (9 tries)

Goals: Arthur Mourgue (60 goals)

Try Assists: Jordan Abdull (10 try assists)

Carries: Tom Davies (358 carries)

Offloads: Julian Bousquet (25 offloads)

Tackle Breaks: Arthur Romano (94 tackle breaks)

Tackles: Ben Garcia (675 tackles)

Last Super League match

Watch the Dragons against Leeds this Friday

In a nod to the past, the club are also rolling back their match-day prices to what they were in 2004! Adults can enjoy the game for just £12, while Juniors* and Concessions** can attend for £6. Tickets can be bought now by heading to tickets.therhinos.co.uk or by calling the ticket office on 0371 423 1315 (Monday – Friday 10:00 – 16:00 excluding Bank Holidays).

*Juniors are aged 16 and under. Juniors who are aged under 5 (4 and under) are free in the standing areas. **Concessions = Senior Citizens 65 & over, 17-23 year olds and Disabled