Episode 24

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0:00:31 > 0:00:35The focus in Super League is who will make the

0:00:35 > 0:00:41eight and who will make the pack.

0:00:41 > 0:00:45After a series of shocks surprises and sensational run, really,

0:00:45 > 0:00:49here is what is coming up:

0:00:53 > 0:00:55It is the resurgent Red Devils against Leeds Rhinos.

0:00:55 > 0:00:57Something had to give.

0:00:57 > 0:01:02The Tigers are still roaring.

0:01:02 > 0:01:07Could they be tamed by Hull FC?

0:01:07 > 0:01:24Into the den - will the Wildcats be afraid of the big bad Wolves?

0:01:24 > 0:01:26I'm joined by Warrington's Richie Myler

0:01:26 > 0:01:29and former Salford coach Brian Noble, who'll cast their expert eye

0:01:29 > 0:01:32on the action and also discuss the latest changes to the structure of

0:01:32 > 0:01:33Super League announced this week.

0:01:33 > 0:01:36More of that later!

0:01:36 > 0:01:39First we focus on what looked on paper to be the tie of the round.

0:01:39 > 0:01:41Salford, their play-off aspirations rekindled following three successive

0:01:41 > 0:01:45victories, at home to Leeds, minus their inspirational skipper

0:01:45 > 0:01:48after last week's headline-grabbing head butt.

0:01:50 > 0:01:58Kevin Sinfield has caught the head of Dorn.

0:01:58 > 0:01:59Last week, Leeds lost their composure and

0:01:59 > 0:02:01dropped a point against Castleford.

0:02:01 > 0:02:03This week they face another in-form side, Salford.

0:02:03 > 0:02:06They have won three on the bounce playing some dazzling rugby and with

0:02:06 > 0:02:09new young talent coming to the fore.

0:02:09 > 0:02:12Chance now for Mason Caton-Brown on the left-hand side.

0:02:12 > 0:02:16He has got to take them on.

0:02:16 > 0:02:18He is going to score on his debut.

0:02:18 > 0:02:18Mason Caton-Brown.

0:02:18 > 0:02:22Incredibly, Salford had only won once in 33

0:02:22 > 0:02:23Super League meetings with Leeds.

0:02:23 > 0:02:30That came at Headingley in 2009 when Richard Myler was among the scorers.

0:02:30 > 0:02:36So, could the Red Devils pull off a win against the Rhinos?

0:02:36 > 0:02:39Dave Woods was at the AJ Bell Stadium find out.

0:02:39 > 0:02:42It's Matty Ashurst who has taken Salford to within ten metres.

0:02:42 > 0:02:45Locke at dummy half now.

0:02:45 > 0:02:48Chance to hammer at this Leeds line which remains,

0:02:48 > 0:02:51for the moment, resolute.

0:02:51 > 0:02:53Tomkins.

0:02:53 > 0:02:56It's Locke with a kick to the in-goal area and Junior Sa'u is

0:02:56 > 0:03:00the man to chase.

0:03:00 > 0:03:05But did he get there first or was it the hand of Ryan Hall?

0:03:05 > 0:03:07It was very, very close.

0:03:07 > 0:03:10Very close.

0:03:10 > 0:03:15But the decision goes Salford's way and Junior Sa'u with the opening try

0:03:15 > 0:03:22after that delicate kick from Locke.

0:03:24 > 0:03:28Peacock.

0:03:28 > 0:03:31Watkins with the threat.

0:03:31 > 0:03:35Keeping the ball alive - at least he tried to.

0:03:35 > 0:03:37Good defence from Salford.

0:03:37 > 0:03:39Here comes the final tackle.

0:03:39 > 0:03:41Leeds have a go.

0:03:41 > 0:03:42McGuire with the kick .

0:03:42 > 0:03:43Hardaker!

0:03:43 > 0:03:47Diving in.

0:03:47 > 0:03:49Was he onside?

0:03:49 > 0:03:55Did he get there before the ball hits the whitewash?

0:03:55 > 0:03:57Well he's clearly onside.

0:03:57 > 0:03:59That is absolutely definitive.

0:03:59 > 0:04:01Try given.

0:04:01 > 0:04:04Leeds have a score back.

0:04:04 > 0:04:06Very well judged and very well finished.

0:04:12 > 0:04:14Trying to draw defenders in.

0:04:14 > 0:04:16Away to Watkins.

0:04:16 > 0:04:19There is room for Briscoe to put the foot down.

0:04:19 > 0:04:25The defence is back but look at the pass!

0:04:25 > 0:04:29A fabulous finish.

0:04:29 > 0:04:32Within the space of a couple of minutes, Leeds have grabbed

0:04:32 > 0:04:37themselves a couple of tries.

0:04:37 > 0:04:40They are in the lead thanks to this wonderful athleticism

0:04:40 > 0:04:45and fabulous skills and pace here.

0:04:45 > 0:04:48Briscoe holding them off.

0:04:48 > 0:04:53Very nearly an interception by Rangi Chase, but Watkins is there.

0:04:55 > 0:04:56Tomkins.

0:04:56 > 0:05:00Only a matter of a moment or two before the half-time hooter sounds.

0:05:00 > 0:05:03Junior Sa'u.

0:05:03 > 0:05:07Leeds desperate not to concede before the break.

0:05:07 > 0:05:09Tomkins again.

0:05:09 > 0:05:11Chase.

0:05:11 > 0:05:12Another kick.

0:05:12 > 0:05:13It is another chase.

0:05:13 > 0:05:17It is another try.

0:05:17 > 0:05:23Theo Farge will claim it.

0:05:23 > 0:05:24The timing is perfect.

0:05:24 > 0:05:27In the context of the game just before half-time, and

0:05:27 > 0:05:33in the context of the finish with a run and chase by the Frenchman.

0:05:38 > 0:05:42Burrow.

0:05:42 > 0:05:43Leuleai.

0:05:43 > 0:05:45Big effort by him.

0:05:45 > 0:05:48Couple of yards away.

0:05:48 > 0:05:52Promptly back towards Ablett with a step on the inside.

0:05:52 > 0:05:54Ablett!

0:05:54 > 0:05:56He is over.

0:05:56 > 0:06:00Well, it all looked fairly soft there from the Salford defence.

0:06:00 > 0:06:07But Ablett with a twist and has done enough to get to the whitewash.

0:06:07 > 0:06:12Leeds back in front.

0:06:14 > 0:06:16Peacock.

0:06:16 > 0:06:17McGuire.

0:06:17 > 0:06:20It looks like it was a forward pass, they are allowed to play

0:06:20 > 0:06:21on through Sutcliffe.

0:06:21 > 0:06:25Sutcliffe with the run.

0:06:25 > 0:06:26Was that forward?

0:06:26 > 0:06:27It was certainly close.

0:06:27 > 0:06:29Leeds are going to carry on regardless.

0:06:29 > 0:06:32It is Stevie Ward with the dummy!

0:06:32 > 0:06:35And another easy try for Leeds.

0:06:35 > 0:06:38The applause from Kevin Sinfield.

0:06:38 > 0:06:44But Leeds are establishing a real comfort zone.

0:06:44 > 0:06:47It is all too comfortable in terms of a Salford resistance

0:06:47 > 0:07:06just at a moment.

0:07:06 > 0:07:06-- the moment.

0:07:06 > 0:07:06Tomkins.

0:07:06 > 0:07:07Griffin.

0:07:07 > 0:07:10Looking to fight their way back into this game if they can here, Salford.

0:07:10 > 0:07:12Still an awful lot of time to go .

0:07:12 > 0:07:13Over 20 minutes or so.

0:07:13 > 0:07:14Puletua.

0:07:14 > 0:07:16Leeds are famous for the way they have defended this

0:07:16 > 0:07:19year and they continue in that vein just at the moment.

0:07:19 > 0:07:21On the inside and Jordan worn is all the way through.

0:07:21 > 0:07:28How about that for a determined effort.

0:07:28 > 0:07:31-- Jordan Walne.

0:07:31 > 0:07:33Well how about that for a determined effort?

0:07:33 > 0:07:35Salford are right back in this game now.

0:07:35 > 0:07:37Leeds resisting well until this young man got his hands

0:07:37 > 0:07:39on the ball and proved unstoppable.

0:07:39 > 0:07:44Walton, running hard.

0:07:44 > 0:07:47Nervous on the sidelines for Salford at the moment because they still

0:07:47 > 0:07:52fancy they can win this game.

0:07:52 > 0:07:54Farge with the expansive pass.

0:07:54 > 0:07:58Now a chance for Johnson to run.

0:07:58 > 0:08:01Just had his ankles tapped.

0:08:01 > 0:08:06But they've got a couple of tackles to go here.

0:08:06 > 0:08:06Farge again.

0:08:06 > 0:08:08Here is Harrison Hansen.

0:08:08 > 0:08:14Here is Junior Sa'u for the corner.

0:08:14 > 0:08:17Leeds were there in numbers and as Junior Sa'u tries to keep it

0:08:17 > 0:08:23alive, it is lost out of play.

0:08:23 > 0:08:26They are going for it but Leeds continue to hang on.

0:08:26 > 0:08:27Puletua.

0:08:27 > 0:08:27Chase.

0:08:27 > 0:08:28Tries the kick.

0:08:28 > 0:08:31Kicks again.

0:08:31 > 0:08:35Briscoe, all he can do is put it down dead.

0:08:35 > 0:08:38Drop out underneath the sticks.

0:08:38 > 0:08:40These are nervous moments, the clock has stopped.

0:08:40 > 0:08:4119 seconds left to play.

0:08:41 > 0:08:46Hardaker with a kick.

0:08:46 > 0:08:50Time for a couple of more plays here.

0:08:50 > 0:08:51Morley.

0:08:51 > 0:08:53There is the platform.

0:08:53 > 0:08:58This will be the final play of the game.

0:08:58 > 0:09:00Farge.

0:09:00 > 0:09:03Salford, desperately looking to keep it alive here.

0:09:03 > 0:09:11The hooter sounds.

0:09:11 > 0:09:14The next stoppage will be the end of the game.

0:09:14 > 0:09:16Salford are hoping the stoppage will be behind try-line.

0:09:16 > 0:09:17Here is Puletua.

0:09:17 > 0:09:19He gets the pass away.

0:09:19 > 0:09:21Still they go.

0:09:21 > 0:09:25It is a forward pass.

0:09:25 > 0:09:27In their desperation, they cannot quite find

0:09:27 > 0:09:30a way through and Leeds hang on.

0:09:30 > 0:09:33But terrific spirit from Salford here tonight.

0:09:34 > 0:09:36There was a fair bit of hype in this game to the build-up.

0:09:36 > 0:09:40You are doing radio - was that hype justified?

0:09:40 > 0:09:43Definitely.

0:09:43 > 0:09:45They both went at each other and threw the ball around.

0:09:45 > 0:09:48Great tries.

0:09:48 > 0:09:51Fantastic game.

0:09:51 > 0:09:53Nip and tuck to the end.

0:09:53 > 0:09:57Salford gave Leeds a real go. 2014 was going to be a year

0:09:57 > 0:10:02to build, they changed their coach, but things are coming together?

0:10:02 > 0:10:04I am pleased.

0:10:04 > 0:10:12That element of patience has needed to happen,

0:10:12 > 0:10:15a lot of building has been going on.

0:10:15 > 0:10:17They were always going to get better and they have

0:10:17 > 0:10:19been playing very well.

0:10:19 > 0:10:21It is an exciting time for them.

0:10:21 > 0:10:23Let's hope they keep on with the progress.

0:10:23 > 0:10:25The Rhinos took a stranglehold of the game after half-time?

0:10:25 > 0:10:38Danny McGuire took that on his own.

0:10:38 > 0:10:40They were missing Kevin Sinfield, so they needed someone.

0:10:40 > 0:10:45The first five minutes of the second half were crucial.

0:10:45 > 0:10:54He would expect the defender to do better.

0:10:54 > 0:10:57He is a tricky character.

0:10:57 > 0:11:00He twists around and does well to score.

0:11:00 > 0:11:04Leeds had the bit between their teeth and they looked

0:11:04 > 0:11:10determined, and discipline is their approach to the game.

0:11:10 > 0:11:15Ward was a by-product of that and got on the field.

0:11:15 > 0:11:18What a substitution.

0:11:18 > 0:11:21He got on the field.

0:11:21 > 0:11:24As for Carl Ablett, he shows up at the big games.

0:11:24 > 0:11:32It shows you how many crucial tries he gets.

0:11:32 > 0:11:36Kevin Locke has Salford, barely on the pitch, was he a big mess?

0:11:36 > 0:11:42It is a big ask Kevin Locke.

0:11:42 > 0:11:44He has come from the other side of the world

0:11:44 > 0:11:47and is under an injury cloud.

0:11:47 > 0:11:50They are desperate to get him out there.

0:11:50 > 0:11:54He was playing his part.

0:11:54 > 0:11:59Let's hope Kevin Locke is OK and he could play in Super League.

0:11:59 > 0:12:08Rob Burrow, you had a chat with him, he said it is a different Salford?

0:12:08 > 0:12:29Yes, he said it is a different Salford he had ever faced.

0:12:29 > 0:12:30Said he was a big battered and bruised after the game.

0:12:30 > 0:12:34Salford had a good go at them.

0:12:34 > 0:12:43His forwards.

0:13:45 > 0:13:46about that.

0:13:46 > 0:13:58It is speedy and slick, finishing at its best.

0:13:58 > 0:13:59Three tries in four minutes.

0:13:59 > 0:14:02Widnes showed us last week what they can do with the ball.

0:14:02 > 0:14:07They have some really dangerous players.

0:14:07 > 0:14:11I think that is a serious injury, I don't know what noises are coming

0:14:11 > 0:14:19out of the Saints camp.

0:14:19 > 0:14:20This is it again.

0:14:27 > 0:14:32If you are eating, I apologise for that.

0:14:32 > 0:14:36This is Stefan Marsh, I think, with the third.

0:14:36 > 0:14:43He puts the hammer down and he can do that, lightning quick.

0:14:43 > 0:14:50He is gone!

0:14:50 > 0:14:52As you said, Saints, element of clock off,

0:14:52 > 0:14:59but give credit to Widnes.

0:14:59 > 0:15:05He is very good at getting in that corner and getting the ball down.

0:15:05 > 0:15:17This was a strip to put the cherry on the cake.

0:15:17 > 0:15:19Widnes players claiming there were two in the tackle,

0:15:19 > 0:15:30but probably a fair try.

0:15:30 > 0:15:32They will be disappointed they did

0:15:32 > 0:15:35not get a bit closer.

0:15:35 > 0:15:37Questions about St Helens, are they the real deal?

0:15:37 > 0:15:40That was a horrible injury and a monumental blow to St Helens.

0:15:40 > 0:15:42It is getting to the business end of the season

0:15:42 > 0:15:52and you want your rudder there.

0:15:52 > 0:15:57They have lost Welsh now, John Wilkins has been struggling, Lomax.

0:15:57 > 0:16:04Last year they did it without them and they are still a threat.

0:16:04 > 0:16:06How good a finisher is Makinson?

0:16:06 > 0:16:18A couple of years ago this would not have been a try, now it is a corner.

0:16:21 > 0:16:23He did a great job, a fantastic finisher.

0:16:23 > 0:16:28He started the season like this and he is consistent.

0:16:28 > 0:16:31We would all love to see him...

0:16:31 > 0:16:37Well, not if he is playing Warrington.

0:16:37 > 0:16:40Bradford's relegation was confirmed last week

0:16:40 > 0:16:59so who better to face to get it out of your system and the team who beat

0:16:59 > 0:17:03you 84-6 earlier in the season. -- than the team.

0:17:03 > 0:17:08Wigan knew that nothing less than victory would do.

0:17:08 > 0:17:11Manfredi taking it out wide, has he made it to the line?

0:17:11 > 0:17:12He has.

0:17:12 > 0:17:24The ball is looking for the score?

0:17:24 > 0:17:25Can Williams get it?

0:17:25 > 0:17:26He can.

0:17:26 > 0:17:28Can he get to be off-loaded in?

0:17:28 > 0:17:33Great support from Arundel.

0:17:33 > 0:17:34Playing deep and getting the off-loaded deep

0:17:34 > 0:17:37in their half, another error.

0:17:37 > 0:17:39Great tackle from Gaskell.

0:17:45 > 0:17:56Pushing out wide, looking for another score.

0:17:56 > 0:17:59The ball is making a bit of a mess of it.

0:18:07 > 0:18:10Wigan pushing out to the left, desperately trying to get back

0:18:10 > 0:18:15in this game after a stop start performance by their own standards.

0:18:15 > 0:18:25Ball along the floor, can mount freely get his second try?

0:18:25 > 0:18:34-- Manfredi.

0:18:34 > 0:18:37Desperately pushing on but it will not come from something like that.

0:18:37 > 0:18:47Gaskell still going, has he got the legs to go in the corner?

0:18:47 > 0:18:50That is surely going to give them an unlikely victory.

0:18:50 > 0:18:59The referee has not given it.

0:18:59 > 0:19:02Gaskell chipset into the corner, it is out of play, and what

0:19:02 > 0:19:05a result the Bradford Bulls.

0:19:05 > 0:19:12Their first win in seven and the first with James Lowes as the coach.

0:19:12 > 0:19:19That was the eyebrow raiser of the week,

0:19:19 > 0:19:30was it the release of pressure, we are down, let's have some fun?

0:19:30 > 0:19:32It could have been the clarion call from Jimmy, saying

0:19:32 > 0:19:34we need to finish the season well.

0:19:34 > 0:19:44There is the element of, we are relegated now,

0:19:44 > 0:19:47do we keep playing, implement stuff we want to take into next year?

0:19:47 > 0:19:51The Bradford fans will expect support of the club and they

0:19:51 > 0:20:03thoroughly deserved that win, they were the better team, not by a mile.

0:20:03 > 0:20:09But you can't take anything away from them.

0:20:09 > 0:20:15Plenty more still to come.

0:20:16 > 0:20:23After a miserable month, could Hull find some rays

0:20:23 > 0:20:31of sunshine at the KC Stadium?

0:20:31 > 0:20:37Would the Dragons be slayed in the land of the Giants?

0:20:52 > 0:20:56On Thursday the rugby football league finally announced

0:20:56 > 0:20:59how the league and play-off structures for 2015 would work.

0:20:59 > 0:21:06There was confusion in some quarters.

0:21:09 > 0:21:122015 will be fantastically exciting.

0:21:12 > 0:21:15There will be a 12 team Super League come petition and the 12 team

0:21:15 > 0:21:19championship competition.

0:21:19 > 0:21:24Each team will play each other home and away and the Championship have

0:21:24 > 0:21:33their summer bash weekend and Super League has the Magic Weekend.

0:21:33 > 0:21:36The bottom four teams in the Super League and a top four in

0:21:36 > 0:21:39the Championship will meet in what is known as the qualifiers and will

0:21:39 > 0:21:43fight out for a Super League birth, and the bottom eight will play each

0:21:43 > 0:21:51other in the championship she - Championship shield. The first team

0:21:51 > 0:21:56and the fourth team will play each other in the play-offs.

0:21:56 > 0:22:07In the qualifiers the top three teams at the end of the seven weeks

0:22:07 > 0:22:14will go into Super League and then there is the million pound game

0:22:14 > 0:22:18between fourth and fifth, the winner takes all and the loser is back into

0:22:18 > 0:22:21the Championship the year after.

0:22:21 > 0:22:25The Challenge Cup gets a refresh so the top eight teams from this year's

0:22:25 > 0:22:31Super League and petition will enter around later, in Round 6, and they

0:22:31 > 0:22:34will join another top eight teams from the Super League championship

0:22:34 > 0:22:43and all the other teams who play in the championship cup.

0:22:43 > 0:22:49I just want to know if you think this is exciting.

0:22:49 > 0:22:53I do, I think it is innovative and when

0:22:53 > 0:23:01you look at what he says about every game meaning something it does.

0:23:01 > 0:23:04There is a special game, ?1 million game, so let's hope it generates

0:23:04 > 0:23:11some revenues that the game needs.

0:23:11 > 0:23:14Do the players like it?

0:23:14 > 0:23:17Definitely.

0:23:17 > 0:23:20We needed something off the back of the World Cup,

0:23:20 > 0:23:23we needed to kick on, especially in UK rugby, and this is a big push

0:23:23 > 0:23:42for it, and hopefully we will get some sponsors and some big players.

0:23:42 > 0:23:45How realistic is it that a team from the Championship will gain

0:23:45 > 0:23:45promotion?

0:23:45 > 0:23:48It is a challenge for sure but they have the opportunity.

0:23:48 > 0:23:51If they can plan properly, I think this particular structure for

0:23:51 > 0:23:53If they can plan properly, I think this particular structure for

0:23:53 > 0:23:57the Super League through the year, you are going to have to plan for

0:23:57 > 0:24:00every situation, and it boils down for the seven - to the seven games.

0:24:00 > 0:24:03If you are London or Bradford and you have been relegated or you

0:24:03 > 0:24:05are Halifax, you have to plan for the seven-game programme

0:24:05 > 0:24:11and get your resources sorted.

0:24:11 > 0:24:19Finding resources is crucial.

0:24:19 > 0:24:21Victory was vital to both teams on Sunday,

0:24:21 > 0:24:26Warrington against Wakefield.

0:24:26 > 0:24:31A great start to the game, then shows what kind of pace he has.

0:24:31 > 0:24:36-- Ben.

0:24:36 > 0:24:44Wakefield came with a plan.

0:24:44 > 0:24:47Who was this impressive winger on the left?

0:24:47 > 0:25:05It has come back to bite us a bit.

0:25:05 > 0:25:06Wakefield had too much.

0:25:06 > 0:25:09They really took it to us and they are and did us.

0:25:09 > 0:25:11The boy Riley has done well on a terrific game.

0:25:11 > 0:25:14I think a lot of the Warrington players will be thinking,

0:25:14 > 0:25:24well done for doing it against us.

0:25:24 > 0:25:26It was not a great game for Richie Mathers.

0:25:26 > 0:25:30This is, I guess, the reason Chris is allowed to go alone,

0:25:30 > 0:25:40the competition you have out wide.

0:25:40 > 0:25:48You have to say hats off, he has scored three tries.

0:25:48 > 0:25:51It was a terrific up-and-down game, it was 28-26 or something

0:25:51 > 0:25:59near the end.

0:25:59 > 0:26:09Smith going back to Wakefield, I think he has made a big difference.

0:26:09 > 0:26:12We touched on him being the key player for them

0:26:12 > 0:26:15We touched on him being the key player for them

0:26:15 > 0:26:17and really steering the ship.

0:26:17 > 0:26:29I think he was the catalyst to them getting the victory.

0:26:29 > 0:26:32It was a real nip and tuck game but Wakefield are always ahead.

0:26:32 > 0:26:35It was a two point game when Ryan Atkins touched down then.

0:26:35 > 0:26:40We always had hoped and we threw everything at them but Wakefield

0:26:40 > 0:26:54undid us well with a couple of did us well with a couple of players.

0:26:54 > 0:27:01Brian mentioned as we saw Chris Riley score a hat-trick,

0:27:01 > 0:27:06as a team, Warrington, you would be pleased him to do what he has done.

0:27:06 > 0:27:14He is a really nice lad and a good friend as well.

0:27:14 > 0:27:18It is good to see him score three tries and do well for Wakefield but

0:27:18 > 0:27:21I wish he hadn't done it against us.

0:27:21 > 0:27:33He has had some adversity and he had to go out alone

0:27:33 > 0:27:35from the start of the year. -- on loan.

0:27:35 > 0:27:48It would not have been an easy place to come and he scored

0:27:48 > 0:27:50If Castleford have been the competitions surprise package

0:27:50 > 0:27:53this season, then the demise of Hull FC has been equally as puzzling.

0:27:53 > 0:27:56Lying in 12th position, the Black and Whites defeat at Wigan

0:27:56 > 0:27:59last week was an embarrassment according to coach Lee Radford.

0:27:59 > 0:28:02Dave Woods was on hand to see if they could bounce back, but before

0:28:02 > 0:28:08the game tributes were paid to legendary scrum-half Tony Dean, who

0:28:08 > 0:28:26played for both sides, winning the Challenge Cup with Hull FC in 1982,

0:28:26 > 0:28:33who recently lost a battle with cancer.

0:28:37 > 0:28:40He is fondly remembered.

0:28:43 > 0:28:44Step back on the inside.

0:28:44 > 0:28:48I think it might have been lost.

0:28:48 > 0:28:50It was.

0:28:50 > 0:28:53By Jordan Rankin.

0:28:53 > 0:28:56It is the closest we have come so far to an opening score in the game.

0:28:56 > 0:29:04Has provided plenty of tenacity from both sides.

0:29:04 > 0:29:13Thought about the kick.

0:29:13 > 0:29:14Testing their defence.

0:29:14 > 0:29:17Yeaman draws in the window.

0:29:17 > 0:29:2416 minutes played and Hull have the opening score.

0:29:24 > 0:29:29Castleford Tigers got a bit of room.

0:29:29 > 0:29:35Here comes the need.

0:29:45 > 0:29:51Options right and left will stop on the scoresheet.

0:29:57 > 0:30:03The man who will be a Hull player, Marc Sneyd with the break.

0:30:03 > 0:30:12Shenton just about keeping his composure to score.

0:30:15 > 0:30:20Looking for a straightforward way through the middle.

0:30:20 > 0:30:32Going to be held up over the line.

0:30:32 > 0:30:39It is right through the middle from Jordan Abdull.

0:30:39 > 0:30:44The youngster.

0:30:44 > 0:30:47He carries plenty of power in the half-backs body of his.

0:30:47 > 0:30:50He has cut a swathe through the Castleford fans.

0:30:50 > 0:30:54Heremaia.

0:30:54 > 0:30:58Terrific performance Hull are putting on tonight,

0:30:58 > 0:31:04given the depths from which they emerged against Wigan last week.

0:31:04 > 0:31:11They are playing with character and pedigree.

0:31:11 > 0:31:16Kirk Yeaman crosses, three minutes into the second half.

0:31:16 > 0:31:24They are building up a decent lead.

0:31:24 > 0:31:28Questions were being posed this time last week.

0:31:28 > 0:31:34Tonight they are being ransacked.

0:31:34 > 0:31:41Driving effort from Garreth Carvell.

0:31:41 > 0:31:48Here comes Shenton.

0:31:48 > 0:31:53Marc Sneyd goes over.

0:31:53 > 0:31:59Are not done and dusted yet.

0:31:59 > 0:32:1012 minutes left on the night and they are back Shenton was

0:32:10 > 0:32:14absolutely sublime.

0:32:21 > 0:32:26Claire is being urged to go for the corner.

0:32:26 > 0:32:27He goes for the corner.

0:32:27 > 0:32:29They are back within a score.

0:32:29 > 0:32:31Richard Whiting has a finger to point.

0:32:31 > 0:32:33Castleford are given the try.

0:32:33 > 0:32:38It is an extremely good finish from James Clare.

0:32:38 > 0:32:40He was thinking about the pass inside and his team-mates

0:32:40 > 0:32:41were pointing to the corner.

0:32:41 > 0:32:45How well he finished.

0:32:45 > 0:32:48Two minutes to play.

0:32:48 > 0:32:57Castleford still fancy their chances.

0:32:57 > 0:32:59It has been a dramatic and nervous finale.

0:32:59 > 0:33:02There might be another twist.

0:33:02 > 0:33:05The referee has stopped the clock.

0:33:05 > 0:33:12Jordan Abdull is injured.

0:33:12 > 0:33:18And again, he gets two routes to the head.

0:33:18 > 0:33:20The second one especially.

0:33:20 > 0:33:23It is put on report but no sign of a penalty.

0:33:23 > 0:33:25Castleford are still going to get to play-the-ball.

0:33:25 > 0:33:37Jordan Abdull is being carried off.

0:33:37 > 0:33:39Here comes the first drive.

0:33:39 > 0:33:49Massey held up.

0:33:49 > 0:33:51A lot of time for Hull's defence to gather itself.

0:33:51 > 0:33:52Marc Sneyd.

0:33:52 > 0:33:52Kept alive.

0:33:52 > 0:33:53Marc Sneyd again.

0:33:53 > 0:33:58Kicks to the corner.

0:33:58 > 0:34:02James Clare have scored again.

0:34:02 > 0:34:08Castleford have drawn level.

0:34:08 > 0:34:15The Hull fans don't know what to believe.

0:34:15 > 0:34:18It looks as though they had one but Castleford have grabbed it out

0:34:18 > 0:34:19of the bag.

0:34:19 > 0:34:24It is an excellent kick.

0:34:24 > 0:34:29Marc Sneyd, kick this and wins the game.

0:34:29 > 0:34:32It has just gone wide!

0:34:32 > 0:34:37It remains all square.

0:34:37 > 0:34:42What a finish?

0:34:42 > 0:34:51It sums up Hull's season so far.

0:34:51 > 0:34:54They just need to close the game out but Castleford comeback

0:34:54 > 0:34:58with all guns blazing.

0:34:58 > 0:35:02Fantastic kicking by Marc Sneyd at the end.

0:35:02 > 0:35:05It shows you if games are close, Hull don't tend to win them.

0:35:05 > 0:35:11What does that tell you?

0:35:11 > 0:35:14I was at Castleford the first time Hull were beaten in

0:35:14 > 0:35:20the last second down in the Jungle.

0:35:20 > 0:35:24Hull are not quite finishing games perhaps as they would like to.

0:35:24 > 0:35:27Hull are not quite finishing games perhaps as they would like to.

0:35:27 > 0:35:28It might be a growing process.

0:35:28 > 0:35:33We keep calling Castleford a surprise package.

0:35:33 > 0:35:40They are not sneaking up on people any more, we know what they can do.

0:35:40 > 0:35:52They can play football.

0:35:52 > 0:35:54Darryl Powell, his comments where he thought they

0:35:54 > 0:35:55were slightly off the pace.

0:35:55 > 0:36:03Tell me about this guy, Richie. He changed this game?

0:36:03 > 0:36:06Having a great season.

0:36:06 > 0:36:16His change of pace is elusive.

0:36:16 > 0:36:29We have shown on the last try, to even it off.

0:36:29 > 0:36:31The kick, reaction plate was straight on the money.

0:36:31 > 0:36:33He scores it in self as well.

0:36:33 > 0:36:34He has been on fire.

0:36:34 > 0:36:35He has got skills hasn't he, Brian?

0:36:35 > 0:36:38The crazy thing is, Lee Radford is SAP there and he is

0:36:38 > 0:36:42thinking, I know that is the reason why I signed him, but I cannot say

0:36:42 > 0:36:43that in the press conference.

0:36:43 > 0:36:45Second play with two minutes to go.

0:36:45 > 0:36:48He is going to Hull FC and he could be playing with Jordan Abdull,

0:36:48 > 0:36:53who looks very exciting as well?

0:36:53 > 0:36:56He is a big lad for 18 years of age.

0:36:56 > 0:36:57Not the traditional half-backs.

0:36:57 > 0:36:58He does not look like me!

0:36:58 > 0:37:07Strong and powerful.

0:37:07 > 0:37:08He is a real threat.

0:37:08 > 0:37:10His size helps him, but he does not lack pace.

0:37:10 > 0:37:11Deceptive pace.

0:37:11 > 0:37:20He is a bit deceptive.

0:37:20 > 0:37:22What about this?

0:37:22 > 0:37:25I think Jordan Abdull was injured before he went into that

0:37:25 > 0:37:29in relation to the tackle.

0:37:29 > 0:37:34He has been charged for that.

0:37:34 > 0:37:35Will he be banned?

0:37:35 > 0:37:37It depends how good his lawyer is.

0:37:37 > 0:37:38It's fair to say that both Huddersfield

0:37:38 > 0:37:40and Catalan have suffered somewhat topsy-turvy seasons.

0:37:40 > 0:37:43Before kick-off on Sunday they lay 6th and 7th in the table, a fair

0:37:43 > 0:37:45reflection of their form you'd say.

0:37:45 > 0:37:47But there's no doubt come play-off time they'll both be

0:37:47 > 0:37:49a very dangerous team to meet.

0:37:49 > 0:37:52Catalan have not travelled well this season

0:37:52 > 0:37:58and made a poor start to this one, conceding after only five minutes.

0:37:58 > 0:38:06Kyle Wood the scorer.

0:38:06 > 0:38:0735 metres out.

0:38:07 > 0:38:08Chip kick up.

0:38:08 > 0:38:09The chase is on.

0:38:09 > 0:38:12Murphy has come all the way up the field to get it.

0:38:12 > 0:38:12Across goes Murphy!

0:38:12 > 0:38:13Murphy crashes over.

0:38:13 > 0:38:16Kyle Wood, McGillvary.

0:38:16 > 0:38:17Did he get it down?

0:38:17 > 0:38:18Think he did.

0:38:18 > 0:38:25Pelissier.

0:38:25 > 0:38:26Goes himself and he is over.

0:38:26 > 0:38:27He darts down under the posts.

0:38:27 > 0:38:30Any thoughts of a Catalan comeback was snubbed

0:38:30 > 0:38:32out early in the second half.

0:38:32 > 0:38:35A careless pass picked up by Joe Wardle and he sprinted almost

0:38:35 > 0:38:43half the length of the field to keep the Giants in control of the game.

0:38:43 > 0:38:44Brough on the short side.

0:38:44 > 0:38:47Drops it off.

0:38:47 > 0:38:48Dummies the pass.

0:38:48 > 0:38:48Robinson.

0:38:48 > 0:38:50They have an overlap here.

0:38:50 > 0:38:52George McGillvary right-hand side.

0:38:52 > 0:38:59McGillvary is in there.

0:38:59 > 0:39:06He fended off the tackle and drops the ball down.

0:39:06 > 0:39:07Whitehead.

0:39:07 > 0:39:07Pomeroy.

0:39:07 > 0:39:08This is in.

0:39:08 > 0:39:14The Huddersfield Giants are pegged backwards again.

0:39:14 > 0:39:21Tim Robinson.

0:39:21 > 0:39:23Brough with a little kick.

0:39:23 > 0:39:23It is Wardle.

0:39:23 > 0:39:24What a try.

0:39:24 > 0:39:26Huddersfield completed their scoring with another pinpoint

0:39:26 > 0:39:28Danny Brough kick to the corner and Brett Ferres eventually gathered

0:39:28 > 0:39:30it up and powered over.

0:39:30 > 0:39:33There was still one more try to come from the Dragons.

0:39:33 > 0:39:42Only consolation but Morgan Escare finished off a wonderful move with

0:39:42 > 0:39:49his 21st of the season.

0:39:49 > 0:39:50Catalan keeping the ball alive.

0:39:50 > 0:39:52Millar has the pace down the left-hand side.

0:39:52 > 0:39:53Back inside to Escare.

0:39:53 > 0:39:55Wonderful score.

0:39:56 > 0:39:57A word on Jermaine McGillvary.

0:39:57 > 0:39:5817 tries.

0:39:58 > 0:40:07That was his 100th Super League tried.

0:40:07 > 0:40:10Make incident as well, who is the most exciting finish,

0:40:10 > 0:40:11who would you say?

0:40:11 > 0:40:16We are spoiled for choice.

0:40:16 > 0:40:21I will have two stay loyal.

0:40:21 > 0:40:24You have to look down the list.

0:40:24 > 0:40:26There are some players you think should not get in there,

0:40:26 > 0:40:28and they do.

0:40:28 > 0:40:31People like Ryan Hall, Carney at Castleford.

0:40:31 > 0:40:36Burgess, done well all year.

0:40:36 > 0:40:38Sometimes it is about the players who create those opportunities.

0:40:38 > 0:40:50One name, Brian?

0:40:50 > 0:40:51Expected two points at The Hive.

0:40:51 > 0:40:52Justin Carney.

0:40:52 > 0:40:54London are planning for life in the Championship and have been

0:40:54 > 0:40:57really for some time, having made 14 new signings already.

0:40:57 > 0:40:59Hull KR however, still have designs on a top eight

0:40:59 > 0:41:02finish and Brian they picked up earlier, will they win again?

0:41:02 > 0:41:18I am not sure they will.

0:41:18 > 0:41:21Looking at them here and the impetus the other clubs need to finish where

0:41:21 > 0:41:22they finish in the league.

0:41:22 > 0:41:24They are building next year.

0:41:24 > 0:41:25We have seen that in their recruitment.

0:41:25 > 0:41:29Amber flares going up all over the place.

0:41:29 > 0:41:32Hull KR, Roy has had a brilliant season.

0:41:32 > 0:41:36Hull KR, Roy has had a brilliant season.

0:41:36 > 0:41:37What about Greg Eden.

0:41:37 > 0:41:39This is his second try, at the disciplinary problems but

0:41:39 > 0:41:45on his day?

0:41:45 > 0:41:49No disrespect to London, this was against London now.

0:41:49 > 0:41:54He was given another opportunity.

0:41:54 > 0:41:56He has been told to get his act together.

0:41:56 > 0:41:59There won't you many more times he will get away with it

0:41:59 > 0:42:04so he needs to back it up.

0:42:04 > 0:42:08London, you can see what they are trying to do and how they are trying

0:42:08 > 0:42:10to do it but Hull KR were too slick.

0:42:10 > 0:42:12They are building for next season.

0:42:12 > 0:42:18Will results like this have any bearing on what they do next season?

0:42:18 > 0:42:25They have had a tough year.

0:42:25 > 0:42:27Missed the preseason trying to rebuild the squad.

0:42:27 > 0:42:30It is hard when you come into a Super League season which is tough

0:42:30 > 0:42:32enough having a strong three season.

0:42:32 > 0:42:37They were always behind from the start and did not find their feet.

0:42:37 > 0:42:39They will go down, they will build from next year,

0:42:39 > 0:42:46keep the nucleus of the team and bring in a new editions.

0:42:46 > 0:42:48Hull KR's focus was good in this game.

0:42:48 > 0:42:54Not a big crowd, 30 degrees heat, but their focus was good?

0:42:54 > 0:43:08You have to generate your own enthusiasm.

0:43:08 > 0:43:11Among the players, the focus has to be, we will make

0:43:11 > 0:43:12our own excitement and energy.

0:43:12 > 0:43:13It is a different challenge.

0:43:13 > 0:43:22Something easy to get motivated for.

0:43:22 > 0:43:29When you are playing in front of 1000 people,

0:43:29 > 0:43:33it is red hot and you have had a long journey down, it is tough.

0:43:33 > 0:43:35Great for Hull KR to get the win.

0:43:35 > 0:43:38So we've shown you all the action, here's what it means to the

0:43:38 > 0:43:41First Utility Super League table.

0:44:30 > 0:44:35That is your lot for this week, thank you to Brian and Richie.

0:44:35 > 0:44:37We will see you next time.

0:44:50 > 0:44:51This is the real deal.

0:44:53 > 0:44:55The next six months...

0:44:56 > 0:44:59..will define the rest of our lives.