Super League half-term reports with Wigan Warriors, Leeds Rhinos, Hull FC, Hull KR, St Helens and others graded

With 13 of the 27 rounds played, it is time for a Super League half-term report. It is no real surprise who’s top of the class, but a couple of clubs have made real progress since the campaign kicked off in February, while several of last year’s leading lights have found themselves in the dunce’s corner.

The top two – and Grand Finalists – from 2024 remain the sides to beat, though last term’s runners-up Hull KR have edged ahead of defending champions Wigan Warriors in the early running.

Wigan have suffered a couple of surprise, very narrow, defeats and were victims of a major Challenge Cup shock, but the teams’ growing rivalry has dominated the competition so far.

That said, after years of stagnation, Leeds Rhinos are finally showing signs of getting their act together and reached the half way point on a four-match winning run, while resurgent Hull FC have gone from whipping boys to genuine top-six contenders and are already on more than double their 2024 points tally.

At the other end of the scale, Salford’s fall from grace on and off the field, after they finished fourth last year has been the big story of the season so far and one win from 13 games is nowhere near where Huddersfield Giants expected to be.

St Helens, Warrington Wolves and Catalans Dragons are others who need to pull their socks after below-par efforts over the opening four months.

Here’s how Serious About Rugby League has rated all 12 clubs so far from A-F, taking into account previous years’ form and pre-season expectations.

Super League half-term reports

Hull KR

Only one defeat, two points clear at the top and Wembley winners; Rovers have managed to build on a very good season last year and they look the real deal: Grade A.

Wigan Warriors

Aren’t going to win everything this year, but still a cut above all but one of their rivals: Grade A.

Leeds Rhinos

Things still to work on – and some tough tests lie ahead  – but Brad Arthur’s side have made impressive progress so far: Grade B+.

Leigh Leopards

Last year’s fifth-placed side have been a little inconsistent from game to game, but are well in the hunt for a home play-off: Grade B.

Hull FC

Along with Rhinos, the most improved team this year and they seem to be back in form after a four-match blip: Grade B+.

St Helens

Still hanging on, just, to a top-six spot, but way below their expected standard: Grade C-.

Wakefield Trinity

Especially considering where they’ve come from, very impressive and likely to only get better as players return from injury: Grade B+.

Warrington Wolves

Could still turn things around and managed to get to Wembley, but very disappointing so far: Grade: C-.

Catalans Dragons

Riding the crest of a slump at the moment; three games without scoring and their coach has been axed. Tough times in Perpignan: Grade D.

Castleford Tigers

Expectations were low and there have been occasional encouraging signs, but it is another poor Super League season so far: Grade D.

Huddersfield Giants

Pretty hopeless: Grade E.

Salford Red Devils

A disaster on and off the field, which is no fault of the players or coach: Grade F.

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