Wakefield Trinity secured a home play‑off rematch against the Leigh Leopards after edging them 19‑8 in the final round of the Super League campaign. The two clubs will meet again next week in the fourth‑versus‑fifth eliminator, this time on Yorkshire soil, with the game scheduled for Friday 18 September and broadcast live on Sky Sports. Finishing fourth represents the highest league position Wakefield have ever achieved in the Super League era, underscoring the rapid resurgence the club has enjoyed under head coach Daryl Powell since their return to the top flight in 2025.
The victory not only cements their place in the post‑season but also provides a morale boost after a challenging season. In a separate fixture, a youthful Warrington Wolves side out‑scored Toulouse Olympique 26‑14, sealing the third‑place slot. Their next challenge will be against Hull KR, who sit sixth after a 36‑12 defeat to St Helens.
That quarter‑final is set for Saturday 19 September, also on Sky Sports. The winners of the Wakefield‑Leigh and Warrington‑Hull KR eliminators will advance to the semi‑finals, where they could face either the League Leaders’ Shield winners Wigan Warriors or the second‑placed Leeds Rhinos. A victory in the semi‑finals would earn a place in the Grand Final at Old Trafford on 3 October. **Wakefield vs Leigh – match recap** The opening minutes saw Tom Johnstone cross early for the visitors, but Jake Trueman answered swiftly, slipping his winger over for a 4‑0 lead.
Max Jowitt then added two penalties and a second try for Wakefield, the latter a spectacular finish that pushed the score to 12‑0. Trueman extended the advantage just before halftime with a drop goal, making it 13‑0 and leaving the Leigh supporters uneasy about the upcoming replay. Leigh emerged from the break with renewed intent.
Owen Trout crossed for the Leopards, narrowing the gap. A turning point arrived when Mason Lino was sin‑binned for a professional foul; Leigh capitalised on the extra man, with Innes Senior delivering a brilliant try on the edge to make it 13‑8. Despite the surge, Wakefield held firm. In the final three minutes, Cam Scott dived into the corner, and Jowitt converted, sealing a 19‑8 victory.
Leigh had previously eliminated Wakefield in the 2025 play‑offs, so a repeat win this season would have been their first over Trinity in the current campaign. After the match, head coach Daryl Powell praised his squad, saying, "The lads showed great courage after the sin‑bin incident.
We’ll dust ourselves off, learn from the experience and focus on next week. Both teams know it’s play‑off time, and we left a few points on the field because of Leigh’s desperate defence. It’s all about the upcoming game – we were stung by last year’s loss and we’ve turned that into motivation." Powell added, "We’ve taken valuable lessons throughout the season and they’ve made us a stronger side.
It’s exciting to be in the top six and we have a real chance to prove ourselves. Are we good enough? That’s for us to show on the field." **Warrington vs Toulouse – match recap** Warrington’s coach Sam Burgess opted for a bold rotation, resting most of his regulars and handing the opportunity to a group of younger players. The gamble paid off, as the Wolves secured a comfortable win to lock in third place.
Toulouse, under Sylvain Houles, have impressed since their 2026 return to the Super League, but they fell short against a determined Warrington side. The game began with Paul Ulberg scoring for Toulouse, only for Aaron Lindop to equalise after a defensive lapse. Mathieu Pons added another try for the French side, and just before the break, Lachlan Webster levelled the score at 8‑8.
None of the four first‑half tries were converted, leaving the half‑time tally modest. In the second half, Toulouse struck first again through Romeo Tropis, but Warrington responded with a short‑range effort from Max Wood. Lindop capitalised on a second error to add his second try. Even after Charlie McKler was sin‑binned for a high tackle, the Wolves displayed resilience; Josh Smith finished a move that began with a Leon Hayes kick, and Hayes himself successfully converted three of the five tries.
The victory sets up a clash with Hull KR at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, with a semi‑final berth on the line. **St Helens farewell** St Helens provided an emotional backdrop to the final round, bidding farewell to modern legends Mark Percival and Jonny Lomax. The club honoured the duo with a captaincy debut for Percival and a guard of honour as they left the field.
The Saints delivered a dominant 36‑12 win over Hull KR, who finish the season in sixth place. Mikey Lewis returned from a two‑match suspension, but head coach Willie Peters rested several key players ahead of the title defence.
Percival opened the scoring and later set up Lomax for the second try. Lomax added his own try just before halftime, giving Saints an 18‑0 lead. Hull KR managed a consolation try from Bill Leyland and a dazzling solo effort by 18‑year‑old debutant Flynn Holden, but the combined work of Deon Cross, Jacob Host and Harry Robertson ensured a comprehensive victory, capping off an era at Saints. **Upcoming fixtures** - Friday 18 September: Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards – Kick‑off 8 pm, Sky Sports - Saturday 19 September: Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR – Kick‑off 5:30 pm, Sky Sports - Friday 25 September: Semi‑Final 1 – Leeds Rhinos vs TBD – Kick‑off 8 pm, Sky Sports - Saturday 26 September: Semi‑Final 2 – Wigan Warriors vs TBD – Kick‑off 5:30 pm, Sky Sports The Super League play‑offs commence on Friday 18 September, broadcast live on Sky Sports, and will continue through to the Grand Final at Old Trafford on 3 October.