28 Feb 2025

Sinfield and Oledzki return for Rhinos

Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Brad Arthur has named his squad to face Castleford Tigers this Sunday at AMT Headingley, kick off 3pm with England international Mikolaj Oledzki returning having completed his return to play protocol following concussion.

The Rhinos also welcome back half back Jack Sinfield after he suffered a foot injury three weeks ago in the Betfred Challenge Cup win over Wests Warriors at AMT Headingley.

Second row James Bentley will make his 100th Super League appearance of his career having made 45 appearances for St Helens between 2018 and 2021 and 54 appearances for the Rhinos.

Leeds are without co-captain Cameron Smith, who will be side lined for 8-10 weeks and is due to have surgery on Tuesday on the ankle he injured in last Saturday's win at Salford. Brodie Croft will miss this weeks game following concussion at Salford but could be available for next week's trip to Catalans Dragons if he continues to show no after effects of the injury.

The Rhinos have won the last four games between the side's at AMT Headingley with the Tigers last win in LS6 coming back in 2021 when they won 32-18.

Last ten meetings:

Leeds 32, Castleford 4 (SLR13, 1/6/24)

Castleford 6, Leeds 26 (SLR6, 28/3/24)

Leeds 46, Castleford 0 (SLR27, 22/9/23)

Castleford 26, Leeds 24 (SLR14, 3/6/23) (at St James' Park, Newcastle)

Castleford 14, Leeds 8 (SLR5, 16/3/23)

Leeds 14, Castleford 8 (SLR27, 3/9/22)

Castleford 20, Leeds 34 (SLR18, 9/7/22) (at St James' Park, Newcastle)

Castleford 16, Leeds 14 (SLR9, 18/4/22)

Leeds 16, Castleford 40 (CCR6, 26/3/22)

Leeds 18, Castleford 32 (SLR18, 6/8/21)

Super League summary

Leeds won 39 (includes wins in 2017 Grand Final & 2000 play-offs)

Castleford won 28 (includes win in 1999 play-offs)

3 draws

Leeds highest score: 76-12 (H, 2009) (also widest margin)

Castleford highest score: 66-10 (H, 2017) (also widest margin)

Match tickets start at £25 for adults, £20 for concessions and £13 for juniors and are available online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk or call the ticket office on 0371 423 1315. Tickets also available to purchase from Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office at AMT Headingley Stadium but check opening times before travelling.

The squad in full is:

3. Harry Newman sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants

4. Ash Handley (CC) sponsored by Roxy

5. Ryan Hall sponsored by GKF Group Ltd

7. Matt Frawley sponsored by Rhino Safety

8. Mikolaj Oledzki sponsored by Pickups Self Storage

9. Andy Ackers sponsored by Nexa Finance

10. Keenan Palasia sponsored by Tetley’s

11. James Bentley sponsored by YF Furniture

12. James McDonnell sponsored by SO-Trak

14. Jarrod O'Connor sponsored by Horbury Dental Laboratories Ltd

15. Sam Lisone sponsored by McNally EV