The Betfred Super League 2026 season gets underway this week as all teams begin the journey to Old Trafford. After surviving a scare from Widnes Vikings in the Challenge Cup, Leeds Rhinos hope for a more convincing outing on Friday night as Brad Arthur's side takes on Leigh Leopards as the Leigh Sports Village live on Sky Sports, kick off 8pm.

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Opposition Profile

Name: Leigh Leopards

Founded: 1878

Stadium: Leigh Sports Village

Head Coach: Adrian Lam

Captains: Lachlan Lam & Isaac Liu

2025 League Finish: 3rd

2025 Top Try Scorer: Keanan Brand (20 tries)

2025 Top Points Scorer: Gareth O'Brien (175 points)

2026 Signings: Jacob Alick-Wiencke (Gold Coast Titans), Oliver Polec (St Helens), Innes Senior (Castleford), Adam Cook (Canberra Raiders), Liam Horne (Castleford)

Head to head

Leeds Wins: 11

Leigh Wins: 2

Leeds points scored in Super League: 431

Leigh points scored in Super League: 187

2025 Matchup

Challenge Cup Recap

Last weekend saw the Leopards run out convincing victors against Championship side North Wales Crusaders in the Cup as Adrian Lam's side posted 11 tries in Wales.

Edwin Ipape, Lachlan Lam and Josh Charnley led the scoring with two tries each, whilst new signing Jacob Alick-Wiencke opened his account for the club with a first score in the UK.

Ticket information

Tickets and travel for our season opener are available to purchase online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk, over the phone on 0371 423 1315 and from Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office Transfer Windows (Opening Hours) now.

Tickets are priced at £30 for adults, £26 for Senior Citizen (over 65), £17 for 18-21s, £12 for 12-17s, £7 for 5-11s, and free for under-4s. Rhinos junior season members can get a ticket for just £5 too!

Leeds Rhinos Official Coach Travel will be available for this fixture departing AMT Headingley Stadium at 5pm. Travel tickets are priced at £22 per person.

Tickets will be available to purchase until 3pm on Friday 13th February (subject to availability and subject to change).