A review of all 14 Super League clubs after 10 rounds.
The 250th derby between Hull KR and Hull FC.
The 2026 Super League season is now ten rounds old, with the table starting to shape up.
And while Leeds Rhinos and St Helens lead the way in terms of points on the board, only a fool would write off reigning champions Hull KR, while Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves could have a say.
Of course, a lot can change over the next four months, but it looks already like a battle for the one and final play-off spot, with Wakefield Trinity currently holding it. Leigh Leopards will fancy a crack, while Catalans Dragons and Hull FC will hope their inconsistencies don’t get the better of them.
The cracks have appeared in the three promoted sides, albeit Toulouse Olympique won at Hull last time out, while Castleford Tigers and Huddersfield Giants continue to struggle.
Here, All Out Rugby League reporters Dan Tomlinson and Josh McAllister give their verdicts on every team so far.
1st: Leeds Rhinos
Dan: The Rhinos look the absolute part under Brad Arthur. They are tough, first and foremost, and defensively on point, but this year, their attack is more familiar and crisper as a result. They have the balance right, with Jake Connor, Brodie Croft, and Lachie Miller a devastating spine trio. They look set for a tilt towards Old Trafford.
Josh: Leeds have emerged as genuine contenders again under Brad Arthur, having last won the Super League title in 2017. Brodie Croft is in the form of his Rhinos career, and it’s no surprise he’s attracting interest.
2nd: St Helens
Dan: The Saints look comfortable beating the sides below them but the true acid test will come when they play the big teams. Okay, they got the Good Friday win over Wigan thanks to a mental comeback, but they were turned over by Warrington, smashed by Hull KR, and dumped out of the cup by Wigan. Injuries or not, they’ve still got some convincing to do.
Josh: St Helens have picked up some fine wins amid their injury chaos, with Jackson Hastings going under the radar – he has the most assists in Super League to date! However, I remain unconvinced as to how Jack Welsby and Tristan Sailor fit in the same side.
3rd: Warrington Wolves
Dan: Warrington are massively improved on 2025 and look more like the tougher, resilient team we saw in 2024. They will have a say come the business end so long as they find that extra gear and keep their best players on the field.
Josh: Warrington have finally got their recruitment right, with the likes of Albert Hopoate, Liam Byrne and Josh Smith delivering under Sam Burgess. However, they’re still leaking too many points in defence.
4th: Hull KR
Dan: Rovers were always going to have a difficult start given the travel to Vegas/France (twice) and the World Club Challenge, but if offered that victory and a Challenge Cup final berth three months ago, they would have taken it. And with stars like Jez Litten, Mikey Lewis, and Tyrone May bang in form, they very much remain the team to beat.
Josh: After a chaotic start, Hull KR have rediscovered their winning rhythm – with a huge period up next leading up to the Challenge Cup final. An interesting match in Round 11 away to Leigh Leopards.
5th: Wigan Warriors
Dan: A fast start has been met with a dip in form in recent times, albeit last week’s cup win may be a springboard to kick on again. They’ve got a tough game now at Leeds on Friday – and are still without Bevan French for a few weeks.
Josh: Harry Smith’s recent absence proved just how valuable he is to the Warriors – although Jack Farrimond has stepped up in recent weeks, delivering fine back-to-back displays against Bradford and St Helens in Super League and the Challenge Cup. A few defeats now look way behind Wigan, with Wembley ahead at the end of May.
6th: Wakefield Trinity
Dan: A couple of defeats have pegged them down a little, but when they click, they’re a match for most. I expect them to be in the top six.
Josh: Daryl Powell’s side will be one of three sides fighting for sixth spot, in my opinion, at the end of the year.
7th: Leigh Leopards
Dan: An awful start, but some wins have started to come as players return from injury. The acid test is still to come, but the Leythers will continue to get better as the year goes on.
Josh: Adrian Lam called for patience at the start of the season with a new-look spine, and Adam Cook delivered his best performance yet recently against Catalans. They’ll continue to grow in 2026.
8th: Catalans Dragons
Dan: Inconsistent. They take one step forward and then two back. There was some disruption with Joel Tomkins’ departure, with their head coach position still to be filled as it stands. I think the play-offs will be a bridge too far.
Josh: A disrupted 2026, with Joel Tomkins departing due to personal reasons. A top-six finish isn’t impossible, but others look stronger as things stand for the play-offs.
9th: Hull FC
Dan: Consistently inconsistent. Hull had a golden chance to get their season going against Toulouse but blew it. They have a massive game at Bradford now and need to find some rhythm and consistency to get their season going.
Josh: Hull FC have shown how good they can be and how bad they can be after the opening 10 rounds. They could have handled John Cartwright’s departure better.
10th: York Knights
Dan: Injuries have been a massive problem for the Knights. They’ve shown some glimpses but they need their best team on the park to get results in Super League.
Josh: Paul Vaughan and Paul McShane are showing no signs of slowing down, and York have been an enjoyable team to watch in their first Super League campaign. But injuries have been a problem.
11th: Bradford Bulls
Dan: The way Bradford are set up is so easy on the eye, but again, they have been blighted by injuries. However, better days are still to come. Their shapes and structures will ensure that. Kurt Haggerty has done a superb job.
Josh: Kurt Haggerty’s side play some attractive rugby, but their season has been hampered hugely by injuries. Hopefully, 2027 is kinder to the Bulls.
12th: Toulouse Olympique
Dan: A run of seven defeats was ended with victory at Hull FC. They need to try and kick on and find some momentum and get the likes of Olly Ashall-Bott and Jake Shorrocks into the game more.
Josh: Toulouse started the season on fire, with back-to-back wins. However, they’ve struggled with quality since. They needed to make home their fortress.
13th: Castleford Tigers
Dan: Ryan Carr has threatened major changes and it’s not hard to see why. They’ve had some shocking results, leaking 70 at Warrington and 50 to both Hull FC and Hull KR. There are question marks on ability and attitude. They’ve got a long road ahead.
Josh: Castleford’s new era under Ryan Carr has been disappointing, with players just not showing enough. The Tigers know this, with major squad changes ahead.
14th: Huddersfield Giants
Dan: No team has suffered more injuries than Huddersfield. It’s a concerning issue they really need to get to the bottom of. Over to you, Jim Lenihan.
Josh: New head coach Jim Lenihan has a tough task ahead, with Huddersfield disappointing so far. However, Jacob Gagai has been impressive – and is off-contract at the end of the year.