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Play-Off Semi-Finals Preview
4 Oct 2024
Four teams remain in the 2024 Betfred Super League Play-Offs. The Semi-Finals have arrived and an appearance at Old Trafford awaits for the two victorious sides.
After a week off during the Eliminators, League Leaders Wigan Warriors and second-placed Hull KR enter the Play-Offs - the reigning Champions host Leigh Leopards, while the Robins welcome Warrington Wolves…
Just four sides remain in the race to Old Trafford ?
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 29, 2024
Who will be walking out at the Theatre of Dreams on 12 October? ?#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/MkcfV5Dfe9
Friday 4 October
Hull KR v Warrington Wolves (2nd v highest ranked Eliminator winner) (20.00) – live on Sky Sports
Sewell Group Craven Park is ready to rock as this Semi-Final 1 clash is officially SOLD OUT!
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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 4, 2024
The first Semi-Final of the weekend is officially sold out! ?
If you missed out, watch live at 8pm on Sky Sports ? pic.twitter.com/8lvKCZEAAr
Expect fireworks when Hull KR and Warrington Wolves go head-to-head – will the Robins be heading for a maiden Grand Final, or will the Wolves return to Old Trafford for the first time since 2018?
This will be Hull KR’s third appearance in a Super League semi-final, having reached this stage in back-to-back seasons for the first time in their history.
Both sides have been high-flying in 2024, with just two league points separating them in the final regular league standings. Their last meeting in East Hull came in Round 4, where Warrington snatched a late victory through Matt Dufty’s match-winning try.
Dufty with the match winner last time out at Craven Park ? pic.twitter.com/Z7eVxNaCv2
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) October 2, 2024
Round 11 saw Warrington record another win over their opponents (20-8), but more recently, Round 20 saw Hull KR run out as 4-22 victors – both of these fixtures at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Last time out against Warrington ?
— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) October 1, 2024
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The Robins will be looking to create a hostile environment on home soil, but the Wolves will also have momentum following their pulsating Eliminator victory against St Helens last Saturday.
The only previous occasion KR have faced the Wolves in a Play-Off match was in the 2021 Eliminators, where the Robins won 19-0. But who will come out on top on Friday night?
Niall Evalds and Kelepi Tanginoa both return to contention for the Robins, with Leo Tennison and Harvey Horne missing out this week.
Wolves' head coach Sam Burgess has selected the same 21 players from last weekend's matchday squad.
Tickets are still available for this fixture here!
Saturday 5 October
Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards (1st v lowest ranked Eliminator winner) (17.30) – live on BBC Sport and Sky Sports
It’s the biggest Battle of the Borough yet as Wigan Warriors entertain Leigh Leopards at The Brick Community Stadium for their highly anticipated semi-final.
The Warriors are looking to defend their Champions title, whereas the Leopards will be experiencing a Super League semi-final for the first time in their history - and another huge crowd is expected for Semi-Final 2!
The Leopards come into this game following a hard fought victory against Salford Red Devils on the road last Friday. They will now make another short trip across town, and are just 80 minutes away from the big stage.
Matt Peet’s men have won their last 15 home meetings with Leigh and have beaten their rivals comfortably on three occasions in 2024.
But previous results and form can go out the window in knockout matches, and the Leopards have won 10 of their last 12 Super League games, including four out of their five away games during that period.
However, the Warriors are the Champions for a reason, and are currently on a five-game winning streak - having scored 20+ points on each occasion and prevented their opposition from scoring a single point in two of those matches.
The Brick Community Stadium is undoubtedly a fortress, and Leigh will have to be at their very best to compete with the Warriors...
The Warriors head coach Matt Peet has named an unchanged squad ahead of Friday's semi-final, with Adrian Lam also naming a strong Leopards outfit.
Don't miss this blood and thunder battle - Tickets are still available for this fixture here!
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— Wigan Warriors ??? (@WiganWarriorsRL) October 3, 2024
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Semi-Final 1 will get underway on Friday night with Hull KR v Warrington Wolves, live exclusively on Sky Sports (K.O. 8pm). This will then be followed by Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards in Semi-Final 2 on Saturday (K.O. 5:30pm) - shown live on BBC Two and Sky Sports.
Information regarding dates, venues and kick-off times can be found here.
Tickets for the Betfred Super League Grand Final are on sale now! Will you be joining us on Saturday 12 October? Tickets start at just £30 for adults, and £15 for juniors - secure your place today!
