Episode 18 Super League Show

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If you are suffering for a bit of World Cup fever, we have the perfect

tonic. The superstars of Super League have been doing their thing.

Coming up, a giant local derby and a battle in the basement. It is a

Yorkshire mix. Huddersfield seeking a sweet night at Leeds. The Warriors

and the Tigers play a gander. -- play again. And of reflecting on 18

years at the top. Michael Shenton and Brian Noble here

to give us their views. Huddersfield have become a bit of a bogey side

for Leeds. Unbeaten in the last beatings and one on the last three

visit. The Rhinos given a real scare by

Leeds in the champions cup. A 100% home record. The first of five

matches without their suspended player. Paul Anderson makes two

changes. Leeds have dominated the early stages. Ryan Hall always takes

some stopping. Good defence from the Giants in these early stages.

Peacock. That is a great offloaded. They have numbers of sight. Watkins

with a lovely sites that. A brilliant try! That is why it Kallum

Watkins is one of the best centres in Britain. Peacock, the wily old

fox with the float. Look at this. What a lovely sidestep. Perfection.

The giant have hardly gained territory with ball in hand. Wood is

through the gap! Try out of absolutely nothing will stop Leeds

can not believe it. Kallum Watkins draw Leeds. Over for the Giants.

Really good start to this game. Leeds moving it out wide. Jones

Bishop in the right place at the right time . Just checking the

grounding, Richard Silverwood. The Rhinos back in business, back in the

lead. A great offloaded from the Joel Moon once again. Brough with

the kick downfield. He is so influential. A good take four Jones

Bishop, at fullback. He has lost the ball! Stopped just short.

Huddersfield have got numbers on this far side. McGillvary must

score! They always had numbers on the left side defence of Leeds. The

10th try of the season for McGillvary. They just had too many.

Murphy with a fine pass and a great winger's tribe. -- try. Lovely

little run from Brough. Charging for the line. They are knocking at the

door. He is over! That looked simple fault Crabtree. -- full Crabtree.

This mile tells us he has scored full of -- the smile . Great start

to the second half for the Giants. Look at the gap, exploited by Earl

Crabtree. They have come out the different side in the second half,

Huddersfield. Paul Anderson cannot have been happy with the way they

made so many errors in the first half but they are a way here - a

brilliant try for Joe Wardle. Whatever Paul Anderson has said at

half time has worked a treat. You do not often see him smiling but he

will after this. A great break. He had options. There was no one

stopping Joe Wardle. Three tries in ten minutes for Huddersfield .

Bailey goes for the line stopped now then, has he managed to roll over

and get Leeds act in this match? Was it a double movement? Did he get the

ball down? I think he has, you no. Back into the contest, Leeds. A

great offload, wasn't it? Too much power. What a second half this has

been here. Watkins. At the moment, Leeds have the momentum. Their tails

are right. Saint Hill and with the key. If that dropped by Murphy?

Picked up by Sutcliffe will stop through the gap, start live!

Fantastic try! -- Sutcliffe. The referee did not even think about

sending it upstairs. That is the future of the Leeds Rhinos Wright,

Sutcliffe. He has got an overlap, it is surely a try. Richard Silverwood

is looking at backplate. Was there an obstruction? If there was... I am

not sure about that full is not Huddersfield and feel aggrieved

that. It is confusing, isn't it, the obstruction rule. It is the Hail

Mary play in the last few seconds of the game is not Peacock is still

going. Joel Moon put the kick up will stop anywhere will do. Bruce

Carter! Briscoe! Has he won it all Leeds in the most dramatic finale

you could imagine? ! Richard Silverwood sums it up. Just check

everything, please. It is all OK at two here. Did Briscoe Sharp Brough

in the back? -- shove. He might have shoved him out the way. Leeds cannot

believe it. Jamie Peacock cannot believe that. It is a push in the

back and Huddersfield have won it. Yet again, they have beaten Leeds at

heavenly. What do you make of Huddersfield?

Have been impressive against the top teams? They were a topsy-turvy at

the start of the season. But there bench is now really strong. They did

not play particularly well in this game but they managed to get the

performance and the win and that is a sign of a team in good form and

good spirit will stop --. Fullstop it zipped up performance. Brian

McDermott said he was reasonably happy from where they were to where

they are at. Last play was fantastic. It could have been a win

for them. Huddersfield found a way to win and were not had enough. Both

coaches admitting it was a bit scruffy. Was it the correct

decision? Due credit to Leeds. The Halle Berry situations. Eight all

nine passes. You are allowed to shoulder charge but you are not

allowed to shove somebody and if you look here, there it is. But, wow,

what a finish. You have been involved in dramatic finishing

tries, what is it like? It is horrendous. We thought we had the

win and Catalan kicked across the field, a few missed tackles. When

you put that much effort in, it takes a lot out of you. He did say

they are in a deep at the moment. They do tend to have a period in the

season? They are playing without a lot of their brothers. Three of

their halves missing will stop Sinfield carrying a lot of that

responsibility. That is not easy to do. If you look at every club in the

season, they will have a informal when they have injuries they do not

want. I do not know of any club that is any different in that respect.

Awarded an MBE for services to rugby league. He has had a fabulous career

but he is also a fabulous leader. He is a great character and leader. It

is no surprise. The way he leads his team is tremendous. I think the play

we just saw epitomises what he is about. He will follow up and make

the tackle. His kicking prowess, his leadership and skill prowess, he is

a fabulous asset for Leeds and the game. He is a good bloke. Well done,

Kevin. Sadly altered was also given an OBE. The closest into a World Cup

feature was across the Channel. France against England. Catalan

against Saint Helen 's. It turned into a bit of a nightmare for Saint

Helen 's? Their attack is spectacular. Dummy half. They have

had awful injury problems. We are starting to see the real Catalan

team now. The weather is perfect with them over there. They were

disappointed with that, there is no excuse. What does Henderson and

bring to them? He is a pest. He is a great player and he is a great

competitor. He gives them the drive in the middle. They do not lose any

speed and excitement. They've all at the moment, I am not surprised that

this result . They have won six of their last seven at home. Nathan

Brown was not happy at Magic weekend he said they had to have more fight

each other. I do not think it will throw the baby out with the

bathwater. It is a difficult place to go and get a result. Nathan would

be disappointed with the performance but this can happen to any team and

it is at a stage of the season for the cattle and team. -- Catalan.

They have put a lot of effort into the last few weeks. They have come

out of the blocks. Some of the tries they scored, they were very special

on the night. The bounce of the ball seemed to go cattle -- their way.

They need to take that all overseas. That is the challenge. It

is no secret, they have said they are not as good a way from home. We

mentioned earlier in the programme, it is important. We are getting at

that time of the year where your form must become consist at as well

as good because we are getting down to the knitting treaty. Let's see

what happened to everyone else in around 16. Warrington were looking

for a deep straight Super League win. From east to west, we see the

trip to witness. And it was wet wet wet.

The team with the best super leaf of going into the weekend was

Warrington. They cannot stop winning at the moment. -- Super League

team. Warrington have come back will stop their last five games, they

have won. It is down to the way they played the ball quickly. Bridge has

become a good threat in the halves Subtitles by Red Bee Media Ltd. Tony

is a smart bloke, he put him in there. It was not expect it to all

intents and purposes. But they are playing with the confidence and a

belief. The push for each other is very good and that is often a sign

of a confident team . This player looks outstanding. He was one of my

favourite players last year. It will take a while with the transitional

period Warrington have gone through. Putting bridge in their shows a lot

of maturity. Defensively, they will have to step up their game. A couple

of big defeats for Hull KR . It shows the confidence of the squad.

It is tough to keep going to go well every week and acting performances.

Warrington, in this kind of form, they did not have Michael Monaghan .

They really support each other. They have good rugby players in the

team. It is tough but any team. When you look at the top of the table, do

you look around at day you are at the best form at the moment? You may

look at the teams coming up in the next few weeks but the immediate

threat is the next weekend. Warrington are the form team of the

competition. Even today they have an injury crisis. Huddersfield as well.

They are coming up from the middle of the table. John Clark has decided

to call it a day at the end of the season full of he has been guiding

the bike since their return to the Super League. -- the Vikings.

I have the head coach and I like John Clark . So many things you will

miss. Coming to training. That feeling you get when they are a

couple of minutes to kick off and the butterflies are going and you

can hear the crowd outside. I think I will miss that nervous energy.

That is certainly something I will miss. I'd like to ask John Clark,

what is the secret of having an 18 year career? I train hard, not that

you would no. What is the secret of keeping your face in good nick? I

would not have a clue! I felt we made great strides last year. The

way we have gone about our business this year has been exceptional. In

the semifinals of the challenge cup. The fans have waited a long time.

Hopefully we can reach the big one. I was lucky to do it with Warrington

stop I tried to betray the emotion. It is one of the greatest days of

your life. Going up the stairs and lifting it, particularly at Wembley.

With a group of lads you will never forget. What is the secret to

guiding the big fellows on the field -- ? A loud voice is important. You

need to pick and choose who you give a bit of a shout too. Harsh was, --

harsh words, it is picking and choosing how and when you speak to

lads. That is the key. Trying to guide the lads as best you can stop

Jason Robinson I have played against and he is the best player. Who is

the best coach? I suppose I'd better say you. He has done a phenomenal

job. He has convinced people after a rough first year will stop the fans

and everybody involved in the club appreciate how long it takes to

build good teams. We are getting that. Dennis has been at the helm of

that. He has held his nerve will stop he has brilliant for the team.

For me personally, he has really helped. He helped me develop as a

person as well. I am playing them big games will stop that is the

goal. He will be standing between you and

a trip to Wembley but how important has he been? I am surprised he is

calling it a day. They really lead that team around, and he is such a

precious player. He is a key for them going forward and he will be a

big loss. In March, the lowest scoring game of the season with the

Vikings winning by seven. A few more tries on the night year full of they

played the week before. Like their stand that it was a soft extra stop

the day go in overconfident? I am not sure but you have to give credit

to their opposition. At half-time it was 14-6 stop it was a close game.

But they kicked on. They broke the line. They were too fast and too

quick. Lancaster, on the wing, they look like a strong finish to the

season. It is part of the model having these youngsters coming

through. They obviously have a massive amateur ability with the two

clubs in there. It is a breeding ground for brilliant players. It is

a massive statement they have made. It is a tough place, not just the

pitch. It is a big statement to come back . The coach talked about the

confidence. It is incredibly important. People were pushing for

each other is not when there was a break, they were to all three blue

shirts. Their confidence is very, very high. When that happens, they

have terrific players in there, with short balls to people, breaking the

line will stop the amount of support play. How exciting a talent is Jamie

Shaw? He keeps improving every time I see him . Every time he plays he

gets more experience. Doing more video work will turn him into a

better player. The only way to get experience is to get out there and

get some. It is all about development. The coach will be very

pleased with what is happening . On Friday night, we went to DW Stadium.

Cas have got their class back this year . Leicester in full flight

full. What about that pass! Gillette role seen at dummy half . Cassell

furred are the winners. They have beaten Wigan on their own turf . It

stays after the challenge cup win, Castleford back here at DW Stadium

full. Wigan are still hurting after losing in the quarter-finals.

Fullstop it has been 1-way traffic so far stop Wigan totally in

charge. Regan is still a good side and they are going to score through

Dom man Freddie. -- Dahmer -- Manfredi. It is intercepted. 75

yards full dog a massive drive . How about that? Magic from Matty Bowen.

Not the way that Powell would have wanted to celebrate. A third try

from Wigan will stop very, very easy.

The captain has been outstanding tonight. He tried to Joe Burgess.

22-0 at half time will stop surely it will be all over now. No coming

back will Castleford from this. There must have been for players

hanging off him. He has scored! Two months to the semifinals. This

is a night they will want to forget. Wigan are looking for more and they

will get more. In the end it was easy for Joe Burgess. A big day for

Castleford with the announcement of a new contract for Daryl Powell .

What a tackle! Joe Burgess has come all the way from the left wing to

the right wing will stop it might mean that surely this time, Ashley

Gibson will score. Castleford are on the board. Five minutes to go, game

over. Shaun Wane will be pleased. Wigan have been clinical,

professional. A little bit of revenge after the cup defeat. A

great pass. What a way to finish, with a flourish will stop that drive

will take Wigan into third place ahead of Castleford in the table on

pointed difference. -- point difference.

Was there a slight inevitabilities about this? We still had a strong

team out there. We felt we were strong enough to compete out there.

We could not match the intensity. Their hunger to win the game. Matty

Bowen tweeted, this will live with me for some time. Probably the

distance he had to travel. All credit to him. I am not sure if he

has tweeted his hamstring. I think that gave the Wigan side to go on

the determination that was talking about. Let's not forget the result

of the week. The fact that they are very strong at home anyway. You

should not underestimate the quality of the performance the week

previous. It is tough to back it up. It has been a fabulous season full

Castleford. What is the feeling around the club? We can use that,

knowing he will be in charge, building the team for the future.

Getting youngsters in. Instead of other clubs poaching our young

players. It is a great, good feeling. They will bring you right

down to earth, the youngsters. We have done a lot of hard work this

season. Lets take advantage of what we have done so far this season. A

big battle at the bottom this week was at Wakefield against the London

Broncos. They have Tim Smith back. But it was awful conditions to

content with. He is a really handy player which

gives him the break. London when toe-to-toe on this occasion. It was

a really nervous night for them. He said afterwards it was a relief to

get the two points. With conditions like this, their scorelines are

always tight. They missed a few opportunities. They had the chance

to get some points on the board and I think Wakefield will need to get

through this one. What will Tim Smith do for them? There is no

settling in period, is there a? He is familiar with the players. He is

familiar with a couple of people. I think it will give them a huge

lift. Do you think as it was a statement when he lost out? He will

play his part, he is a very dangerous player so it gives them

the ability to put people where they want at certain times. I still think

Wakefield have a few injuries. I think they win some games for the

end of the season. The final fixture was on Sunday, Salford against

Bradford at the end of an eventful week for both clubs. With the

imminent arrival of Kevin Locke, Salford announce they have also

signed Michael Dobson for the 2015 season. He will play alongside the

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