Super League - Six talking points from Round Nine
Round NINE saw another bizarre series of Super League matches in what is becoming one of the most unpredictable seasons ever.
Yorkshire clubs continue to struggle, with Hull - in fifth - being the county’s best-placed team and the bottom-four dominated by White Rose sides.
Here are six talking points from the weekend’s action.
1: Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are thriving under new coach Chris Chester. They won all three over Easter and played some exciting rugby, but Wigan at home next is a huge test.
2: Hull seem to have overcome their dip and regained the sort of form they are capable of. Three wins over Easter have got them back on course for the semi-finals.
3: Shaun Lunt makes a big difference to Hull KR. He was outstanding - scoring two tries and creating another - on his return from injury in Rovers’ win at Leeds.
4: Castleford Tigers are showing remarkable resilience in the face of a huge injury crisis. Grant Millington joined the casualty list, but they still managed to battle back and snatch a win over Huddersfield.
5: Bottom club Huddersfield Giants look like a team who have forgotten how to a win. They showed good signs in building an eight-point lead in the second half at Castleford, but could not hang on.
6: Leeds Rhinos are at probably the lowest point in their Super League history. Home losses to Wakefield and Hull KR five days apart were embarrassing for the second-bottom champions.