Super League 2023: Meet the teams part two | Rugby League News

Our guide to the 12 teams competing in Super League in 2023 continues with a look at Hull KR, Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Leopards, and Salford Red Devils…

Hole KR:

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Highlights from Hull FC’s Super League clash with Hull KR.

Head coach: Willie Peters

Captain: Shaun Kenny-Dowall

Last season: Eighth in the regular season

What they said:

“I really enjoy the time, the family is settled in the main. We are very excited for the kicking season and that’s what we are here to do, we are here to play the footy game and do well. Success for me will be a world class effort and compete every week. “

– New Hull KR head coach Willie Peters on his goals for next season.

at: Sam Lucley (Salford Red Devils), Yusuf Aydin, James Batchelor (both Wakefield Trinity), Louis Senior (Huddersfield Giants), Tom Opacic (Parramatta Eels), Sauaso ‘Jesse’ Sue (Newcastle Knights), Rhys Kennedy (Brisbane Broncos).

exit: Albert Vete (Castleford Tigers), Bailey Dawson (Castleford Tigers), Ben Crooks (Keighley Cougars), Tom Wilkinson (Dewsbury Rams), Will Maher (Halifax Panthers), Adam Rusling, Nathan Cullen (both Cornwall), Brad Takairangi (Dapto Canaries ). ), Korbin Sims (retired), Tom Garratt, Charlie Cavanaugh, Max Kirkbright.

Leeds Rhinos:

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Crowds welcomed Leeds Rhinos and St Helens out ahead of the Super League Grand Final.

Head coach: Rohan Smith

Captain: Not the captain’s name

Last season: Fifth in the regular season, runner-up in the Grand Final

What they said:

“In the last month of the season, Kruise Leeming, Cameron Smith, Mikolaj Oledzki and Ash Handley captained every match day at different times. These are the characteristics you would look for in a captain. We have experienced players in key positions in the team who show leadership every time. -every time they step on the field. The challenge is to develop that leadership in the squad.”

– Leeds Rhinos head coach Rohan Smith has not named a full-time captain.

at: Derrell Olpherts (Castleford Tigers), Luis Roberts, Nene Macdonald (Leigh Leopards), James McDonnell (Wigan Warriors), Sam Lisone (Gold Coast Titans), Justin Sangare (Toulouse Olympique), Toby Warren (York), Luke Hooley (Batley) . Bulldogs), Leon Ruan (Doncaster).

exit: Liam Sutcliffe, Brad Dwyer (both Hull FC), Zak Hardaker, Tom Briscoe (both Leigh Leopards), Callum McLelland, Jack Broadbent (both Castleford Tigers), Jack Walker, Bodene Thompson (both Bradford Bulls), Matt Prior (retired).

Leigh Leopards:

Ricky Leutele is one of Leopards’ top signings ahead of 2023

Head coach: Adrian Lam

Captain: John Asiata

Last season: First place in the Championship, promoted

What they said:

“We’re really proud of what we’ve done in the last 12 months on and off the pitch to come back and we’ve given the fans what they want and support every week. there’s a lot of work to do but we’re very happy.”

– Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam on his expectations for next year.

at: Oliver Holmes, Jack Hughes, Rob Mulhern, Matt Davis, Jacob Gannon (all Warrington Wolves), Zak Hardaker, Tom Briscoe (both Leeds Rhinos), Ricky Leutele (Huddersfield Giants), Gareth O’Brien (Castleford Tigers), Aaron Smith, Tom Nisbet (both St Helens), Ava Seumanufagai (Canterbury Bulldogs), Nathan Wilde (Newcastle Thunder).

exit: Luis Roberts, Nene Macdonald (both Leeds Rhinos), Adam Sidlow, Sam Stone (both Salford Red Devils), Mark Ioane (Keighley Cougars), Ata Hingano (York), Kieran Dixon (Widnes Vikings), Caleb Aekins (Featherstone Rovers), Jy Hitchcox (Rochdale Hornets), Krisnan Inu (retired).

Salford Red Devils

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Watch all the efforts of Man of Steel Brodie Croft for Salford Red Devils in the Super League.

Head coach: Paul Rowley

Captain: Callum Watkins

Last season: Six in the regular season

What they said:

“This group of boys is special and along with the coaching staff through to the performance staff and the office staff, I am excited about the future of the club.”

– Brodie Croft has signed a contract with the club until 2030.

at: Oliver Partington (Wigan Warriors), Adam Sidlow, Sam Stone (both Leigh Leopards), Andrew Dixon (Toulouse Olympique), Ben Hellewell (Featherstone Rovers), Ellis Longstaff (Warrington Wolves, loan).

exit: Sam Lucley (Hull Kingston Rovers), Harvey Livett (Huddersfield Giants), Greg Burke, Jack Wells (both Barrow Raiders), Elijah Taylor (Featherstone Rovers), Sitaleki Akauola (Toulouse Olympique), Morgan Escare (Carcassonne).

The new Betfred Super League season kicks off on Thursday 16th February as Warrington Wolves host Leeds Rhinos. Watch 66 live matches, including Magic Weekend, play-offs and the Grand Final, on Sky Sports in 2023 and stream on NOW TV.