Leeds Rhinos vs York Knights Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
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After taking the massive scalp of Super League champions Hull KR, York Knights are looking for another big upset, this time in the form of Leeds Rhinos at AMT Headingley.
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Leeds Rhinos team news: Heavily strengthened
Leeds Rhinos should be in better shape this week with the return of several players such as Jake Connor, Jeremiah Mata’utia, Cameron Smith and Maika Sivo, the latter being in line for his Super League debut.
Squad: Lachie Miller, Maika Sivo, Harry Newman, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft, Jake Connor, Jarrod O’Connor, Tom Holroyd, Kallum Watkins, James McDonnell, Keenan Palasia, Chris Hankinson, Cooper Jenkins, Ethan O’Neill, Cameron Smith, Jeremiah Mata’utia, Danny Levi, Ned McCormack, Ben Littlewood, Tom Nicholson-Watton, George Brown
York Knights team news: New signing Sagaga could feature
York Knights could hand a debut to new forward John Sagaga, who has been named in a Super League squad for the first time this season and replaces Jack Smith.
Squad: Toa Mata’afa, Ben Jones-Bishop, Sam Wood, Scott Galeano, Mafoa’aeata Hingano, Liam Harris, Jack Martin, Paul McShane, Paul Vaughan, Josh Griffin, Jesse Dee, Jordan Thompson, Denive Balmforth, Xavier Va’a, Justin Sangare, Danny Richardson, Oli Field, Kieran Buchanan John Sagaga, Nikau Williams, King Vuniyayawa
Leeds Rhinos vs York Knights prediction
It cannot be understated how big of a shock York Knights’ victory over Hull KR was. They announced their arrival into Super League with a gutsy display and a thrilling 19-18 win in front of a joyous home crowd. But to achieve a second consecutive surprise result, especially on the road, York will need to get the better of a Leeds Rhinos side smarting after their loss against Leigh Leopards.
The Rhinos being at home is a big factor here, as is them having a strong squad available compared to the one they had last weekend with a number of key players available this time around. On paper, Leeds are a much better team and will be expected to bring the Knights down to earth with a thud.
Leeds Rhinos vs York Knights tip: Leeds Rhinos to win with -22.5 handicap
