With just seven rounds left of Super League this season, there are some huge games that could determine the course of the play-offs and the League Leaders’ Shield.
The top six is far from set, with seven clubs currently vying for six spots, unless Warrington Wolves can close the current three-point gap above them.
The top two were pretty much set a few weeks ago, but with Hull KR and Wigan Warriors’ dip in form, could Leigh Leopards, Leeds Rhinos or St Helens spoil the party?
At the bottom end of the play-off spots, it looks like Wakefield Trinity and Hull FC are playing for the final spot, with just one point separating the two sides right now.
With just seven rounds to go, here are the five biggest games remaining in Super League this season before we head down the all-important road to Old Trafford.
The five biggest Super League games remaining with seven rounds to go
Leigh Leopards v Leeds Rhinos – Thursday 7th August
If Hull KR or Wigan slip up, there could be a potential top-two spot up for grabs, which Leigh and Leeds will both be hunting down. The winner could be decided on which halfback controls the game more, Lachlan Lam or Jake Connor, and it’s sure to be a battle of the forward packs too.
Wigan Warriors v Hull KR – Friday 15th August
Hull KR also face Leeds and St Helens after this game in their next two fixtures, so it’s a tough period for Rovers. However, this could be winner-takes-all for the League Leaders’ Shield if both sides continue to win their other games. Can Wigan find some decent form back amid a dip in recent weeks? Can Hull KR continue to build as a club and claim their second trophy of 2025?
St Helens v Wigan Warriors – Friday 5th September
It wouldn’t be a run to the end of the season without a Wigan-Saints derby. Wigan have already beaten St Helens in 2025, getting a 24-14 victory back in April, so Saints will be out for revenge at home. It’s sure to be a packed-out crowd too at the Totally Wicked Stadium, but both sides have yet to reach their best this season.
Hull KR v Hull FC – Sunday 7th September
A Hull derby is always a big occasion, but both sides could be desperate for the win. Hull KR could need to win to secure the League Leaders’ Shield. Hull FC could need to win to clinch the final play-off spot. Tempers are sure to flare in front of a sell-out crowd, so can the away side handle the animosity of the crowd?
Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos – Friday 19th September
The final round of the regular season sees Wigan host Leeds. If results go their way, this could easily be a fight for a top-two finish and will be a pre-play-off tie with the exact same intensity. It seems like one of the hardest fixtures to end the season on, but it will be a fiery affair.
