Super League XXVIII | |
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League | Super League |
Duration | 27 rounds |
Teams | 12 |
Matches played | 167 |
Points scored | 6,464 |
Highest attendance | 24,275 Wigan WarriorsVsSt Helens (7 April) |
Lowest attendance | 3,348 Wakefield TrinityVsCatalans Dragons (8 September) |
Average attendance | 9,256 |
Attendance | 1,545,894 |
Broadcast partners | |
2023 season | |
Champions | Wigan Warriors 6th Super League title 23rd British title |
League Leaders Shield | Wigan Warriors |
Runners-up | Catalans Dragons |
Biggest home win | Catalans Dragons 61–0 Leeds Rhinos (16 September) |
Biggest away win | Leeds Rhinos 0–50 Wigan Warriors (9 September) |
Man of Steel | Bevan French |
Top point-scorer(s) | Harry Smith (218) |
Top try-scorer(s) | Abbas Miski (28) |
Promotion and relegation | |
Promoted from Championship | London Broncos |
Relegated to Championship | Wakefield Trinity |
Super League XXVIII, known as the 2023 Betfred Super League for sponsorship reasons, was the 28th season of the Super League and 129th season of rugby league in Great Britain.
The season began on 16 February 2023, and ended with the Grand Final on 14 October 2023.[1]
St Helens were the reigning champions after winning their 4th successive title, beating Leeds Rhinos in the 2022 Grand Final.[2] They were eliminated in the semi final, losing 6–12 to Catalans Dragons.
Leigh Leopards were immediately promoted back to Super League, after they beat Batley Bulldogs 44–12 in the 2022 Championship Grand Final. Wakefield Trinity were relegated from Super League after 24 years.
Wigan Warriors defeated Catalans, 10–2 in the Grand Final, to win their 6th super league title, and 23rd overall.
The league comprises 12 teams. The regular season comprises 27 rounds.
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Reigning Champions | |
Previous season Runners-Up | |
Previous season League Leaders | |
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If a match ends in a draw after 80 minutes, then a further 10 minutes of golden point extra time is played, to determine a winner (five minutes each way). The first team to score either a try, penalty goal or drop goal during this period, will win the match. However, if there are no further scores during the additional 10 minutes period, then the match will end in a draw.
The round 5 game between Salford Red Devils and Wakefield Trinity on 19 March 2023, finished 13–all after 80 minutes. The game then went to extra time, which saw numerous drop goal attempts by both teams. Salford won the match 14–13 with a drop goal from Marc Sneyd.
The round 13 game between Hull Kingston Rovers & Wigan Warriors on 25 May 2023, finished 22–all after 80 minutes, with Abbas Miski scoring a last gasp try on the final hooter, to level the match. The game then went to extra time. The first chance came to Mikey Lewis, as he kicked a drop goal, but his effort hit the post. With less than 20 seconds of the first 5 minutes remaining, Liam Farrell scored the match winning try, to win the game 26–22.
The round 13 game between Leeds Rhinos and St Helens on 26 May 2023, finished 12-all after 80 minutes. The match then went to golden point, with numerous drop goal attempts from both sides. With 26 seconds of the match remaining, Lewis Dodd kicked a drop goal for Saints, to win the match 13–12.
The round 18 game between Wakefield Trinity and Wigan Warriors on 7 July 2023, finished 26–all after 80 minutes. Wigan almost won the game 26–24, but were penalised for an off the ball tackle with seconds of the match remaining. Will Dagger kicked a penalty goal on the hooter, to send the game to golden point. The only chance of the game went to Wakefield, with Dagger kicking a drop goal to win the match for Wakefield, 27–26.
The round 19 game between Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR on 14 July 2023, finished 18–all after 80 minutes. The first chance of the game came for Hull KR, as Brad Schneider attempted a drop goal attempt, but his effort fell just short. but as Leeds got the ball back, they knocked on from the kick off, and this time, debutant Schneider, kicked the winning DG, to condemn Leeds to their 2nd golden point defeat of the season at Headingley.
The Round 22 game between Wigan Warriors and Hull FC on 18 August 2023, finished 12–all after 80 minutes, as Jake Wardle scored a last minute try for Wigan, to send the game to extra time. The first attempt at a drop goal, came from Wigan's Harry Smith, but his effort was wide. Hull then had a chance of their own, but Sam Powell charged the kick down, and the first period ended with no scores. With less than 2 minutes of the game remaining, Harry Smith then kicked a drop goal from 45 meters out, to win the game for Wigan 13–12.
The Round 25 game between Salford Red Devils and Warrington Wolves on 10 September 2023, finished 20–all after 80 minutes, as Marc Sneyd kicked a late penalty goal for Salford, to send the game to extra time. The only attempt at a drop goal came from Marc Sneyd, but his effort hit the post and bounced back into play. With less than 2 minutes of the first period remaining, Joe Burgess made a break for the line, before passing the ball to Sam Stone to score the winning try.
The Round 26 game between Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity on 15 September 2023, finished 19–all after 80 minutes, as Luke Gale kicked a drop goal for Wakefield with 15 seconds of the game remaining, to send the game to extra time. Both sides attempted drop goals, but neither team could score any points during the first 5 minutes. In the 9th minute, Gareth O'Brien kicked the winning drop goal for Leigh, to win the match 20-19, and confirm Wakefield's relegation.
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Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Wigan Warriors (L, C) | 27 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 722 | 360 | +362 | 40 | Qualification to Semi-finals |
2 | Catalans Dragons | 27 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 722 | 420 | +302 | 40 | |
3 | St. Helens | 27 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 613 | 366 | +247 | 40 | Qualification to Eliminators |
4 | Hull KR | 27 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 589 | 498 | +91 | 32 | |
5 | Leigh Leopards | 27 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 585 | 508 | +77 | 32 | |
6 | Warrington Wolves | 27 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 597 | 512 | +85 | 28 | |
7 | Salford Red Devils | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 494 | 512 | −18 | 26 | |
8 | Leeds Rhinos | 27 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 535 | 534 | +1 | 24 | |
9 | Huddersfield Giants | 27 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 473 | 552 | −79 | 22 | |
10 | Hull FC | 27 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 476 | 654 | −178 | 20 | |
11 | Castleford Tigers | 27 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 323 | 774 | −451 | 12 | |
12 | Wakefield Trinity (R) | 27 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 303 | 742 | −439 | 8 | Relegation to Championship |
Eliminators | Semi-finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||
2 | Catalans | 12 | ||||||||||||
4 | Hull KR | 20 | 3 | St Helens | 6 | |||||||||
5 | Leigh | 6 | 1 | Wigan | 10 | |||||||||
2 | Catalans | 2 | ||||||||||||
1 | Wigan | 42 | ||||||||||||
3 | St Helens | 16 | 4 | Hull KR | 12 | |||||||||
6 | Warrington | 8 |
Hull KR | 20–6 | Leigh Leopards |
Try: Walker 33' Hall 38' Luckley 42' Con: Schneider 34', 39' Pen: Schneider 22', 76' | Report | Try: Charnley 57' Con: Reynolds 8' |
Sewell Group Craven Park Referee: Jack Smith |
St Helens | 16–8 | Warrington Wolves |
Try: Dodd 25' Walmsley 45' Makinson 57' Con: Percival 26', 58' Pen: Percival 37', 73' | Report | Try: Wrench 43' Bullock 60' Con: Ratchford 44' Pen: Ratchford 53' |
Totally Wicked Stadium Attendance: 13,801 Referee: Ben Thaler |
Catalans Dragons | 12–6 | St Helens |
Try: Tomkins 79' Con: Keighran 80' Pen: Keighran 29', 65', 73' | Report | Try: Hopoate 50' Con: Percival 51' Lees 72' |
Stade Gilbert Brutus Attendance: 11,530 Referee: Chris Kendall |
Wigan Warriors | 42–12 | Hull KR |
Try: Marshall 2', 11', 43' Field 5' King 47' Miski 56' Con: Smith 3', 6', 12', 44', 48', 55', 57' | Try: Minchella 24' Litten 77' Con: Schneider 25', 78' |
DW Stadium Attendance: 15,162 Referee: Liam Moore |
Wigan Warriors | 10–2 | Catalans Dragons |
Try: Marshall 53' Con: Smith (1/1) 54' Pen: Smith (2/2) 25', 64' | Report | Try: Keighran 19' Davies 44' Pen: Keighran 36' |
Old Trafford Attendance: 58,137 Referee: Liam Moore |
Top try scorers[edit]
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Player | Club | Goals | Missed Goals | Drop Goals | Goal Percentage % |
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Harry Smith | Wigan Warriors | 94 | 52 | 2 | 62% |
Rank | Player | Club | Points |
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1 | Harry Smith | Wigan Warriors | 206 |
2 | Stefan Ratchford | Warrington Wolves | 200 |
3 | Rhyse Martin | Leeds Rhinos | 194 |
4 | Adam Keighran | Catalans Dragons | 192 |
5 | Marc Sneyd | Salford Red Devils | 184 |
6 | Ben Reynolds | Leigh Leopards | 170 |
7 | Tommy Makinson | St Helens | 146 |
8 | Mark Percival | 142 | |
9 | Jake Clifford | Hull FC | 124 |
10 | Abbas Miski | Wigan Warriors | 112 |
The end of season awards took place on Tuesday 10 October. The winners were:[15]
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Yellow cards[edit]
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Club attendances[edit]
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Top 10 attendances[edit]
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Round | Match | Date & Time | Broadcast method |
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1 | Warrington WolvesvLeeds Rhinos | 16 February 2023, 20:00 | Sky Sports |
Leigh LeopardsvSalford Red Devils | 17 February 2023, 20:00 | ||
Hull KRvWigan Warriors | 18 February 2023, 13:00 | Channel 4 | |
2 | Salford Red DevilsvHull KR | 23 February 2023, 20:00 | Sky Sports |
Leeds RhinosvHull FC | 24 February 2023, 20:00 | ||
Castleford TigersvSt Helens | 26 February 2023, 13:00 | Channel 4 | |
3 | Warrington WolvesvSalford Red Devils | 2 March 2023, 19:45 | Sky Sports |
St HelensvLeeds Rhinos | 3 March 2023, 20:00 | ||
4 | Wigan WarriorsvCatalans Dragons | 9 March 2023, 20:00 | |
Huddersfield GiantsvCastleford Tigers | 10 March 2023, 20:00 | ||
5 | Castleford TigersvLeeds Rhinos | 16 March 2023, 20:00 | |
St HelensvHull FC | 17 March 2023, 20:00 | ||
6 | Huddersfield GiantsvSt Helens | 23 March 2023, 20:00 | |
Wigan WarriorsvSalford Red Devils | 24 March 2023, 20:00 | ||
Leeds RhinosvCatalans Dragons | 25 March 2023, 13:00 | Channel 4 | |
7 | Leigh LeopardsvWigan Warriors | 30 March 2023, 20:00 | Sky Sports |
Hull KRvLeeds Rhinos | 31 March 2023, 20:00 | ||
Warrington WolvesvHull FC | 1 April 2023, 13:00 | Channel 4 | |
8 (Rivals Round) | Castleford TigersvWakefield Trinity | 6 April 2023, 20:00 | Sky Sports |
Hull FCvHull KR | 7 April 2023, 12:30 | ||
Wigan WarriorsvSt Helens | 7 April 2023, 15:00 | ||
Leigh LeopardsvSalford Red Devils | 8 April 2023, 14:30 | ||
Catalans DragonsvWarrington Wolves | 8 April 2023, 16:00 | ||
Leeds RhinosvHuddersfield Giants | 9 April 2023, 18:00 | ||
9 | Salford Red DevilsvCastleford Tigers | 13 April 2023, 20:00 | |
Warrington WolvesvWigan Warriors | 14 April 2023, 20:00 | ||
10 | St HelensvWarrington Wolves | 20 April 2023, 20:00 | |
Castleford TigersvHull KR | 21 April 2023, 20:00 | ||
11 | Hull FCvWigan Warriors | 4 May 2023, 20:00 | |
Catalans DragonsvSt Helens | 5 May 2023, 19:45 | ||
12 | Wakefield TrinityvHull FC | 11 May 2023, 20:00 | |
Wigan WarriorsvLeeds Rhinos | 12 May 2023, 20:00 | ||
St HelensvSalford Red Devils | 13 May 2023, 13:00 | Channel 4 | |
13 | Hull KRvWigan Warriors | 25 May 2023, 20:00 | Sky Sports |
Leeds RhinosvSt Helens | 26 May 2023, 20:00 | ||
14 (Magic Weekend) | Salford Red DevilsvHull KR | 3 June 2023, 13:30 | |
Wigan WarriorsvCatalans Dragons | 3 June 2023, 15:45 | ||
Leeds RhinosvCastleford Tigers | 3 June 2023, 18:00 | ||
Wakefield TrinityvLeigh Leopards | 4 June 2023, 12:00 | ||
St HelensvHuddersfield Giants | 4 June 2023, 14:15 | ||
Hull FCvWarrington Wolves | 4 June 2023, 16:30 | ||
15 | St HelensvWigan Warriors | 9 June 2023, 20:00 | |
Warrington WolvesvHuddersfield Giants | 10 June 2023, 17:00 | ||
16 | Hull FCvSt Helens | 22 June 2023, 20:00 | |
Leeds RhinosvHuddersfield Giants | 23 June 2023, 20:00 | ||
17 | Warrington WolvesvLeeds Rhinos | 29 June 2023, 20:00 | |
Leigh LeopardsvHull KR | 30 June 2023, 20:00 | ||
18 | Warrington WolvesvSt Helens | 7 July 2023, 20:00 | |
Hull KRvHull FC | 9 July 2023, 12:00 | ||
19 | St HelensvCatalans Dragons | 13 July 2023, 20:00 | |
Wigan WarriorsvWarrington Wolves | 14 July 2023, 20:00 | ||
20 | Huddersfield GiantsvHull FC | 27 July 2023, 20:00 | |
St HelensvLeeds Rhinos | 28 July 2023, 20:00 | ||
Wigan Warriors vLeigh Leopards | 29 July 2023, 13:00 | Channel 4 | |
21 | Warrington WolvesvCatalans Dragons | 4 August 2023, 20:00 | Sky Sports |
Leeds RhinosvLeigh Leopards | 6 August 2023, 15:00 | ||
22 | Wakefield TrinityvCastleford Tigers | 18 August 2023, 20:00 | |
Leigh LeopardsvCatalans Dragons | 19 August 2023, 15:00 | ||
Leeds RhinosvWarrington Wolves | 20 August 2023, 15:00 | OurLeague | |
23 | Hull KRvLeigh Leopards | 25 August 2023, 20:00 | Sky Sports |
Catalans DragonsvWigan Warriors | 26 August 2023, 18:00 | ||
24 | Wigan WarriorsvSalford Red Devils | 1 September 2023, 20:00 | |
Warrington WolvesvCastleford Tigers | 2 September 2023, 15:00 | ||
25 | St HelensvLeigh Leopards | 8 September 2023, 20:00 | |
Leeds RhinosvWigan Warriors | 9 September 2023, 14:45 | ||
Salford Red DevilsvWarrington Wolves | 10 September 2023, 12:45 | ||
26 | Warrington WolvesvSt Helens | 15 September 2023, 20:00 | |
Catalans DragonsvLeeds Rhinos | 16 September 2023, 17:00 | ||
Hull KRvSalford Red Devils | 16 September 2023, 19:30 | ||
27 | Leigh LeopardsvWigan Warriors | 22 September 2023, 20:00 | |
Elim 1 | Hull KRvLeigh Leopards | 29 September 2023, 20:00 | |
Elim 2 | St HelensvWarrington Wolves | 30 September 2023, 12:45 | Sky Sports & Channel 4 |
Semi Final 1 | Catalans DragonsvSt Helens | 6 October 2023, 20:00 | Sky Sports |
Semi Final 2 | Wigan WarriorsvHull KR | 7 October 2023, 12:45 | Sky Sports & Channel 4 |
Grand Final | Wigan WarriorsvCatalans Dragons | 14 October 2023, 18:00 | Sky Sports |
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