Super League

Six teams represented as Super League Dream Team dominated by Wigan Warriors and Hull KR at mid-season stage

by
Sam Cook
June 9, 2025

With 13 rounds played and 14 to play, we’ve put together a mid-season Super League Dream Team with six teams represented.

Understandably, the team is dominated by the current top two in the Super League of Hull KR and Wigan Warriors with Willie Peters and Matt Peet’s sides standing out far ahead of everyone else this year.

Despite the Robins being on top, it’s actually Wigan who boast the most players in our XIII with four Cherry and Whites compared to just three from Rovers.

One side from outside the current top six is represented whilst one of those currently in the play-off positions has no representation at all.

Approaching the midway stage of the 2025 season, here’s our Super League team of the season so far.

Super League team of the season so far

Full-back: Jai Field (Wigan Warriors)

Some positions require a lot less thought than others and this is one of those with Wigan’s number one being the standout in the role so far. He leads Super League for tries (15) and also has 10 assists.

Winger: Liam Marshall (Wigan Warriors)

The opposite wing has a standout selection but this was a tougher call but ultimately the stats have pointed to Liam Marshall. He’s not been anywhere near as dominant as he was in 2024 but with seven tries, seven assists and over 2,100 metres (1st in Super League), he can’t be ignored.

Centre: Tesi Niu (Leigh Leopards)

Niu has slowed down of late, as have Leigh in general, but the pre-season signing has still been one of the most dominant centres in Super League. He ranks tied-third for tackle busts and has made a whopping 145 metres per game.

Centre: Jake Wardle (Wigan Warriors)

There aren’t many positions in Super League where there is a clear number one but Jake Wardle is clearly the best centre in the competition, on talent but also form. In 2025, he’s scored nine tries and created five but it’s the eye test he passes as well. He’s simply brilliant.

Winger: Joe Burgess (Hull KR)

Joe Burgess is staking his claim to be England’s first choice winger in the Ashes with the Hull KR winger impressing every time he takes to the field. His stats don’t read as well as others but his performances do the talking.

Stand-off: Mikey Lewis (Hull KR)

He might not be leading the way in the voting but Mikey Lewis is putting up a strong defence of his Man of Steel crown. He leads Super League in try contributions (12 tries & 14 assists) whilst also leading the competition in clean breaks.

Scrum-half: Jake Connor (Leeds Rhinos)

The man who is leading the Man of Steel voting is Jake Connor and his influence at Headingley has been extraordinary, Connor has guided the Rhinos to wins they wouldn’t have otherwise got so he earns his spot here with Lachlan Lam (19 assists) and Harry Smith (14 assists) both unlucky to miss out.

Prop: Herman Ese’ese (Hull FC)

Ese’ese has been brilliant for Hull FC in 2025. He already has seven tries from prop and ranks fifth for tackle busts in the competition. Defensively, he’s not bad either with a whopping 352 tackles made and just 22 missed to give him an average of 27 tackles per game as well as 108 metres, not to mention his 25 offloads on the year.

Hooker: Jez Litten (Hull KR)

Micky McIlorum started the season and would play the first 20 minutes but since his injury, Jez Litten has stepped up and carried his form forward. He has the second most runs from dummy-half and that’s proved dangerous with four tries and four assists but his defensive efforts need to be hailed, with Litten averaging 31 tackles per game.

Prop: Mike McMeeken (Wakefield Trinity)

Like Ese’ese, McMeeken has been the heartbeat of his side and he now must be one of the front-runners for an Ashes spot. His average metres have just dipped under 100 to 99.5, but his tackle rate is immense with a whopping 37 made per game. Only Ollie Partington, Jarrod O’Connor and Elliot Minchella have made more tackles than Trinity’s captain.

Second-row: Junior Nsemba (Wigan Warriors)

He won Super League Young Player of the Year last season in his breakout campaign and he’s continuing in his dominance once again. Nsemba who is still only 20, leads the league in tackle busts and boasts ten try contributions already. His length makes him such an aerial threat with Harry Smith’s kicking game as well, whilst also making him a brilliant defender of the high ball.

Second-row: Ethan O’Neill (Leigh Leopards)

Another second-rower who is brilliant under the high ball is Ethan O’Neill and that’s where plenty of his tries have come from this season. Signed from Down Under, O’Neill has been one of the most impactful recruits all year. The likes of Dean Hadley, Kelepi Tanginoa and James Batchelor at Hull KR are all unlucky to miss out.

Loose forward: John Asiata (Hull FC)

The best argument for John Asiata being in this side is watching Hull FC with him and without him and his influence is clear. He’s an extension of that spine and works brilliantly with fellow recruit Aiden Sezer. He’s set for a spell on the sidelines so likely won’t feature in this team come the end of the year but he warrants a mention now.