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Rivals Round Man of Steel
23 Apr 2025
Here is how the Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel Leaderboard is looking after Rivals Round...
Rivals Round (Round 8) Man of Steel:
Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers
Caius Faatili proved to be the game-changer for Trinity, making a huge impact in his 29-minute stint, and therefore obtains maximum Man of Steel points in Rivals Round.
Faatili produced 22 tackles, four tackle busts and a total of 112 metres in just 15 carries, helping his side gain valuable field position to come from behind and beat their local rivals at home for the first time since 2013.
Teammates Mathieu Cozza and Mike McMeeken also performed exceptionally – with a mammoth 80 tackles and 250 metres accomplished between them!
3 points: Caius Faatli
2 points: Mathieu Cozza
1 point: Mike McMeeken
Highlights: Battle at Belle Vue as rivalry renewed
Hull FC v Hull KR
Arthur Mourgue is loving his new life in East Hull and became a Hull KR hero after bagging a crucial try in The Hull Derby on Good Friday. He takes a well deserved three Man of Steel points.
Fellow Robins and try scorers Peta Hiku and JWH have also been recognised for their superb efforts against their inner-city rivals and are awarded two points and one point respectively.
3 points: Arthur Mourgue
2 points: Peta Hiku
1 point: Jared Waeara-Hargreaves
Highlights: Robins claim derby spoils in Rivals Round
Wigan Warriors v St Helens
Two try-scorer Jai Field ensured the derby spoils would be Wigan’s on Good Friday, as did halfback Harry Smith.
18-year-old George Whitby continues to shine in the Saints halves and earns Man of Steel points for a second week running.
The amount of points are listed below...
3 points: Jai Field
2 points: George Whitby
1 point: Harry Smith
Highlights: Fierce Good Friday contest between Wigan and Saints
Leeds Rhinos v Huddersfield Giants
Rhinos duo Lachlan Miller and Jake Connor have picked up Man of Steels points in Rivals Round after they comprehensively beat Huddersfield Giants.
Miller emerged as the game’s top metre maker with 188 metres and an astounding eight tackle busts, whilst Connor came up with a try and try assist against his former club.
In defeat, Tom Burgess produced a Giant performance in the Claret & Gold with 31 tackles, 108 metres and crossed for a late consolation score.
3 points: Lachlan Miller
2 points: Jake Connor
1 point: Tom Burgess
Highlights: Rhinos run riot in West Yorkshire Derby
Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves
It's clean sweep of Leigh Leopards in Rivals Round as they secured a home victory against Warrington Wolves.
Lam masterminded some splendid Leigh attack with two try assists, including the one to Edwin Ipape's try. Meanwhile, Isaac Liu stood tall in defence with 33 tackles.
All three have scooped up Man of Steel points this week.
3 points: Lachlan Lam
2 points: Isaac Liu
1 point: Edwin Ipape
Highlights: Leigh triumph at Leopards Den
Catalans Dragons v Salford Red Devils
Tommy Makinson banked his 14th career hat-trick in Rivals Round as the Dragons eased to victory against Salford.
Makinson has received three Man of Steel points, and is chosen alongside teammate and leader Luke Keary. Keary produced three try assists on Saturday and is awarded two points.
Julian Bousquet gets the final point on offer.
3 points: Tommy Makinson
2 points: Luke Keary
1 point: Julian Bousquet
Highlights: Catalans cruise to victory against Salford
Round 7 Man of Steel:
Salford Red Devils v Leeds Rhinos
3 points: James McDonnell
2 points: Jake Connor
1 point: Lachlan Miller
Hull KR v Wigan Warriors
3 points: Jake Wardle
2 points: Liam Marshall
1 point: Peta Hiku
St Helens v Wakefield Trinity
3 points: George Whitby
2 points: Jack Welsby
1 point: Moses Mbye
Warrington Wolves v Hull FC
3 points: Davy Litten
2 points: Herman Ese’ese
1 point: Matty Ashton
Castleford Tigers v Leigh Leopards
3 points: Edwin Ipape
2 points: Darnell McIntosh
1 point: Gareth O’Brien
Huddersfield Giants v Catalans Dragons
3 points: Bayley Sironen
2 points: Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet
1 point: Sam Halsall
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