Super League half-term report: grading Leeds Rhinos, St Helens, Warrington Wolves, Hull FC and others
By Peter Smith
Published 8th Jun 2023, 11:47 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2023, 17:33 BST
Midway through the season, Betfred Super League has an all-Yorkshire bottom-six.
If there’s no change, none of the county’s clubs would qualify for the play-offs and all four West Yorkshire teams are already out of the Challenge Cup.
There is still a lot of rugby to be played, but some highly-fancied teams have yet to hit their stride and, across the whole competition, consistency has proved elusive.
Here’s how the Yorkshire Evening Post has graded all 12 clubs on their form so far, from a maximum of A-F.
Here’s how the Yorkshire Evening Post has graded all 12 clubs on their form so far, from a maximum of A-F.
7. Hull KR
A little bit up and down and injuries are starting to bite, but they've had some impressive wins and are a club and team on the rise: B. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
Eighth is a fair reflection; either very good (wins at Saints and Wigan and beating Catalans, which earned then their grade) or really poor (two losses to Castleford) and they’ve not found any consistency so far: C. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
The season’s biggest disappointment so far. Given the quality of their squad and signings made, including Kevin Naiqama, they should be nearer the top than bottom: E. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
Another inconsistent side, though there are signs coach Tony Smith’s message may be getting through. Some superb wins and really dismal losses: D. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
Well off the pace for most of the season, except when they play Leeds. Not a lost cause, but they have to be thankful Wakefield Trinity are in such a state: E. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
It’s far from all his fault, but Mark Applegarth has had the toughest-possible start to his head-coaching career. After 14 successive league defeats, relegation seems inveitable: F. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com