The Super League play-off semi-finals delivered high-stakes drama and sensational performances as Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity secured their spots in the 2026 Grand Final.
Warrington edged out Leeds Rhinos 14-12 in a thrilling Friday night encounter at AMT Headingley, before Wakefield Trinity produced an all-time play-off stunner by thrashing Wigan Warriors 33-6 at The Brick Community Stadium.
Following two electric semi-final clashes, here is the Super League Team of the Week:
Full-Back: Max Jowitt (Wakefield Trinity): The Trinity custodian controlled the game superbly from backfield, laying on two try assists, kicking six goals and one missed goal attempt, while making 99 metres from 13 carries.
Winger: Lachlan Walmsley (Wakefield Trinity): Walmsley was simply unstoppable on the flank, topping the match stats for both metres made (169m) and total carries (22) while eating up yardage on every exit set.
Centre: Toby King (Warrington Wolves): King delivered a colossal shift in the wire’s 14-12 victory over Leeds, setting up James Bentley’s crucial opening try while racking up 138 metres across 17 powerful carries.
Centre: Corey Hall (Wakefield Trinity): Hall enjoyed a stellar evening in Trinity’s historic win, crossing for a try, providing an assist, and making 130 metres from 20 carries.
Winger: Tom Johnstone (Wakefield Trinity): Air Johnstone was a constant menace to Wigan’s defense, crossing for two tries and eating up 129 metres from 21 carries.
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Stand-Off: Jack Sinfield (Wakefield Trinity): Sinfield showed maturity well beyond his years on the big stage, scoring a crucial try during the second-half blitz and controlling play with composure alongside his halves partner.
Scrum-Half: Jake Trueman (Wakefield Trinity): Trueman steered Trinity around the park masterfully, putting in a huge 14 kicks in general play, assisting a try, and racking up 20 tackles.
Prop: Caleb Hamlin-Uele (Wakefield Trinity): The England hopeful was a juggernaut up front for Daryl Powell’s side, topping Wakefield’s forward yardage with 141 metres from 18 carries to roll right through Wigan’s forward pack.
Hooker: Tyson Smoothy (Wakefield Trinity): Smoothy laid the defensive groundwork for Wakefield’s success, topping Trinity’s tackle count with 38 completed tackles while keeping the ruck tight and organized.
Prop: Matt Lodge (Leeds Rhinos): Despite his team’s defeat, Lodge was the best prop on the field, making 142 metres from 17 carries to set the platform in a grueling forward battle.
Second-Row: James Bentley (Warrington Wolves): Bentley was everywhere at Headingley, scoring Warrington’s opening try and putting in a tireless defensive effort with 30 tackles to neutralize the Rhinos’ attack.
Second-Row: Isaiah Vagana (Wakefield Trinity): Vagana was a workhorse in the back row, making over 100 metres with the ball and completing more than 20 tackles in a relentless 80-minute performance.
Loose Forward: Ben Currie (Warrington Wolves): Currie topped the tackle count across the entire semi-final weekend, putting in an immense 51 tackles alongside 82 metres from 14 carries to secure Wire’s Grand Final place.
