Super League’s Final Charge: Leeds Rhinos, Wakefield Trinity, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves, Hull KR, Leigh Leopards and St Helens in contention | Rugby League News

There are just five rounds of Super League action remaining and, with it, a whole lot of drama as Super League’s Final Charge ramps up.

Seven teams remain in contention for a play-off spot and most of those are still eyeing a top-two finish.

In Super League, the two teams who finish in first and second are guaranteed a home semi-final across Friday September 25 and Saturday September 26.

In the week prior to that, the Play-Off Eliminators occur in which the third-place team takes on the team in sixth and fourth plays fifth for the chance to make it into the semis.

Then the winners of the semi-finals head to the Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday October 3.

There are going to be so many twists and turns along the way and you can catch them all live on Sky Sports.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at what each team has remaining and what is on the line for them…

1) Leeds Rhinos (36 points)

Leeds Rhinos have been sitting pretty at the summit of Super League for a while now and they will want to hold onto that for their five remaining fixtures.

They stayed top in spectacular fashion with a win over Wakefield Trinity in their latest game, showing they mean business.

They last won the League Leaders’ Shield way back in 2015 and last won a trophy in 2020 when they took Challenge Cup glory, so finishing top would see a welcome return of some silverware for the Rhinos.

In their last five matches, they face Leigh Leopards (H), York Knights (A), St Helens (A), Wigan Warriors (A) and Hull FC (H).

That means they have three teams in their run-in who are hunting play-off places. If they can remain unbeaten, League Leaders’ Shield glory will be theirs and they will be one match from walking out at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ once again.

2) Wigan Warriors (34 points)

The team who have been there, done that, and got the T-shirt. Matt Peet, head coach of Wigan, has made no secret of how hard he is pushing for a top-two finish because he knows how crucial that home semi-final is.

Not only that, the Warriors will be hungry to avenge their Grand Final defeat to Hull KR in 2025.

They have the Challenge Cup in their trophy cabinet and will have all eyes on adding a second piece of silverware.

Ahead of the play-offs, they still have to play Bradford Bulls (A), Wakefield Trinity (H), Hull KR (H), Leeds Rhinos (A) and Catalans Dragons (H).

Wigan are likely to have their sights firmly set on ensuring they beat Wakefield and Leeds to pile on the pressure.

3) Wakefield Trinity (32 points)

What a season it has been for Wakefield Trinity. They are on the hunt for their highest Super League finish, but will now want to bounce back following their heart-breaking two-point defeat to top-of-the-table Leeds.

Wakefield returned to Super League last year following their relegation in 2024 and have lit up the competition, their star-studded side becoming a formidable one.

They have games against St Helens (H), Wigan Warriors (A), York Knights (H), Warrington Wolves (H) and Leigh Leopards (A) left. That is four teams out of the seven still in the fight.

They will look at York as an absolute must-win and crucial two points. The Wigan and Warrington games will also be key as they are two other teams right in the chase for a top-two spot.

4) Warrington Wolves (30 points, one game in hand)

Warrington Wolves, along with Hull KR, have six matches remaining thanks to their rescheduled round-two match.

This was moved due to the Robins playing in Las Vegas.

With that, it is a more jam-packed Final Charge for them but also one gives Sam Burgess’ side a good opportunity to prosper.

In their remaining fixtures, they face York Knights (H), Hull KR (A), Huddersfield Giants (H), Hull FC (A), Wakefield Trinity (A) and Toulouse Olympique (H).

If the Wolves are going to be contenders, they will have to pick up points against the four lowly sides they face.

5) Hull KR (28 points, one game in hand)

The other side with six games remaining, Hull KR, are right in the mix and will want it to stay that way and climb as high up the table as possible.

The Robins were the team who did it all in 2025, ending the wait for a new team to win the competition, and now they will want to send coach Willie Peters out on a high by going back to back.

Their remaining six matches are against Catalans Dragons (H), Warrington Wolves (H), Toulouse Olympique (H), Wigan Warriors (A), Huddersfield Giants (H) and St Helens (A).

Four out of the six are at Craven Park, which will only boost their chances. Wins against Catalans, Toulouse and Huddersfield will also be a non-negotiable.

6) Leigh Leopards (28 points)

The team that has become renowned for coming good when they need to, Leigh Leopards want to shore up their spot in the play-offs once again.

After a disastrous start to the season, Adrian Lam’s side have found their groove, made waves and look in real good nick at present.

However, they have a tough end to the season in which they will know every win will matter.

The Leopards face Leeds Rhinos (A), Bradford Bulls (H), Huddersfield Giants (A), St Helens (H) and Wakefield Trinity (H).

No one can deny that is a difficult Final Charge, but if Leigh want to make it to the Grand Final for the first time, they need to show their steel now.

7) St Helens (24 points)

St Helens have five matches to try and ensure they do not make some unwanted history.

Saints have never missed out on the play-offs. Most recently they lost 20-12 to Hull KR in the semi-finals in 2025 as the Robins went on to complete the treble.

After their most recent loss to Hull FC, it is fair to say St Helens look down and out.

However, they will now refocus and aim for five wins out of five to be in with a shout. If they win all five, they move to 34 points.

Not only that, they face some of the other play-off chasing teams so some matches basically become worth four points.

They will take on Wakefield Trinity (A), Castleford Tigers (H), Leeds Rhinos (H), Leigh Leopards (A) and Hull KR (H).

Four out of their five remaining matches are against teams in the top six – talk about having to take your moment.

Will they do the unthinkable? If they do somehow find some form, that final-round contest against Hull KR could be extra tasty…

Sky Sports will show every game of the Super League live this season, including two matches each round exclusively live. The remaining five matches will be broadcast on Sky Sports+.