Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
by Alex Sarwar ·
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The League Leaders Shield will likely be decided here as Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors face off with the pair tied up on 40 points each.
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Leeds Rhinos team news: Sivo back for big one
Maika Sivo returns to the Leeds Rhinos squad and Super League’s top tryscorer could have a huge role to play if he is passed fit. Danny Levi however, has been ruled out.
Squad: Lachie Miller, Maika Sivo, Harry Newman, Ash Handley, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft, Jake Connor, Mikolaj Oledzki, Jarrod O’Connor, Tom Holroyd, Kallum Watkins, James McDonnell, Chris Hankinson, Cooper Jenkins, Cameron Smith, Presley Cassell, Tom Nicholson-Watton, Fergie McCormack, Jack Bird, Matt Lodge, Zak Lloyd
Wigan Warriors team news: Nsemba a question mark
Wigan Warriors will wait before making a decision on Junior Nsemba’s involvement in this game, as he continues to battle a hamstring injury which has seem him miss time.
Squad: Jai Field, Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran, Jake Wardle, Liam Marshall, Bevan French, Harry Smith, Ethan Havard, Brad O’Neill, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Kaide Ellis, Sam Walters, Patrick Mago, Oliver Partington, Sam Eseh, Kian McDermott, Taylor Kerr, George O’Loughlin, Austin Daniel, Shea O’Connor
Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors prediction
All the Rugby League world will have their eyes trained on Headingley Saturday night as the top two collide with the League Leaders Shield the likely prize. Leeds Rhinos had the advantage but a surprise loss to Leigh Leopards a few weeks back opened the door to Wigan Warriors, who have left the hosts with no room for error. Whilst the Rhinos have now won five of their last six, Matt Peet’s side haven’t lost since all the way back in May.
Plenty depends on whether Sivo is fit enough to be involved significantly but if anyone can shut down this relentless Leeds Rhinos offense, it’s Wigan and their defence. So often the big stars among the Warriors like Bevan French, Jai Field and Zach Eckersley bring their best on the big occasion and they’ve already beaten Leeds once this season, restricting them to just four points at the Brick Community Stadium. With question marks over Sivo and Wigan’s incredible winning run, backing Peet’s men feels like the value play.
Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors tip: Wigan Warriors to win
