The Super League fixtures for the 2023 campaign were confirmed today.
But when are the biggest games this season? We’re trying to answer that question today picking out the biggest game from every round of fixtures.
Round One
Warrington Wolves vs Leeds Rhinos
The Super League season begins in Warrington as Daryl Powell’s host of exciting signings take centre stage against the Rhinos who want to go one better than last season.
Round Two
Leeds Rhinos vs Hull FC
In Round Two, it is a family feud as Rohan Smith’s Leeds Rhinos host his uncle Tony Smith’s Hull FC in his second game.
Round Three
St Helens vs Leeds Rhinos
Three big games in a row for the Rhinos who meet the Saints in a Grand Final rematch.
Round Four
Huddersfield Giants vs Castleford Tigers
A West Yorkshire derby takes centre stage in Round Four in a game which could determine which club will have a better chance of success in 2023.
Round Five
Castleford Tigers vs Leeds Rhinos
The Tigers meet Leeds in another West Yorkshire derby in Round Five as Derrell Olpherts faces his former club.
Round Six
Huddersfield Giants vs St Helens
It’s a real test of Huddersfield Giants’ title credentials in Round Six as they host the Champions.
Round Seven
Leigh Leopards vs Wigan Warriors
For Leigh, there is no bigger game as they meet Wigan in the Battle of the Borough. A real derby with real bite to take centre stage.
Round Eight
Wigan Warriors vs St Helens
It’s Rivals Round but one rivalry is above all others not only due to his history but also because the two are likely to be gunning for silverware in 2023.
Round Nine
Warrington Wolves vs Wigan Warriors
A big game in any season and a test of where Warrington will be aiming in 2023 after a tough 2022.
Round Ten
St Helens vs Warrington Wolves
You can pretty much copy and paste the above for this game. A huge test of Warrington’s credentials.
Round Eleven
Hull FC vs Wigan Warriors
Speaking of testing credentials, hosting Wigan will be the perfect way for Hull FC to test themselves against one of the best under new boss Tony Smith.
Round Twelve
Wigan Warriors vs Leeds Rhinos
There are few bigger games in rugby league than a rematch of the inaugural Grand Final between two teams with huge history.
Round Thirteen
Leeds Rhinos vs St Helens
Another copy and paste job but a game with real recent history after the 2022 Grand Final.
Round Fourteen
Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards
Two teams expected to be in the bottom three by the bookies, this game, at the Magic Weekend no less, could have a big impact on who could be aiming for the play-offs and who could be worrying about relegation.
Round Fifteen
St Helens vs Wigan Warriors
A week after the Magic Weekend, the Saints and the Warriors meet in a game many expect to be the Grand Final in 2023.
Round Sixteen
Castleford Tigers vs Warrington Wolves
The Daryl Powell derby another game that could shed some light on who will have the better shot at success in 2023.
Round Seventeen
Warrington Wolves vs Leeds Rhinos
A rematch of Round One, this will be another big game that shows where both clubs are just after the halfway point.
Round Eighteen
Hull KR vs Hull FC
A Hull derby is always a big occasion and could very well demonstrate which club has the better chance of making the play-offs.
Round Nineteen
Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves
Always a big game, as the season enters the final third, it will be a test of title credentials.
Round Twenty
St Helens vs Leeds Rhinos
Another Grand Final rematch, if Leeds want to win the Grand Final they will need to show they can beat the Saints for the first time since 2018.
Round Twenty-One
Salford Red Devils vs St Helens
Often a brilliant game, a rematch of the Super League semi-finals and the Saints will also look to avange their shock defeat at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Round Twenty-Two
Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves
For the third time this season, the Rhinos and the Wolves do battle as the season hots up.
Round Twenty-Three
Huddersfield Giants vs Leeds Rhinos
As the season gets to crunch time, it’s another big game for the West Yorkshire rivals who always seem to serve up classics. It evokes memories of when the two met at the end of last season.
Round Twenty-Four
Hull FC vs Leeds Rhinos
Another big game for the Rhinos as the play-off race hots up as two teams battle who have no love lost between them.
Round Twenty-Five
Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors
With just a few games left, the big games keep coming for Rohan Smith and it could very well be a must win match.
Round Twenty-Six
Warrington Wolves vs St Helens
Speaking of big games when the pressures on, a fixture like this could very well decide the destination of the League Leaders’ Shield.
Round Twenty-Seven
Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers
Just like last season, Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers meet in the final game of the season and it could again determine which team will make the play-offs.