Episode 2 Super League Show

How low. It is hard to remelber a round of matches like this. Lord

tombs are still perfect but for our still looking for their first

points. -- four are still pdrfect. Round to get off to a flying start

in Salford. Can Huddersfield get up and running or was it win ntmber

in Salford. Can Huddersfield get up and running or was it win number two

and running or was it win ntmber two for Wigan? Here is to you, Mr

for Wigan? Here is to you, Lr Robinson. We will hear from the

little general who is calling it a day.

The St Helens captain Jon Wilkin and Brian Noble have five

Grand Final wins between thdm, they're with us at the start

of a week when Super League takes on the world.

Leeds had Widnes to deal with first though, and the commentator

for the Rhinos against the Vikings is Matt Newsum.

Corey Thompson on the right-hand side.

White is into space on the right-hand side.

He has dragged himself a good ten metres.

Ball to Calum Watkins on the right flank.

Leeds losing Carl Ablett, Tom Briscoe and Golding in the first

Struggling to contain Widnes, particularly on this pitch,

Harlem Globetrotter stuff at the moment.

Kicks the ball in and it falls kindly to Thompson.

White, such a pivotal part this afternoon.

Farrell, and the Wigan loanee is over.

They are really struggling to find form.

A comprehensive defeat for the Rhinos.

Happy with the performance and the things we did.

We have been on the other side of it against Leeds.

When things come off for you, we are a strong team,

Two games in, we're not going to get carried away but became in today

with a real confidence of winning this game.

To restrict Leeds to 12 points is a real bonus.

We need to have a look at it before we give it a better

Trying to keep his feet on the ground but extremely pleased that

there was a quiet competence that Widnes were going to do somdthing

and so far it looks like they Widnes were going to do something

and so far it looks like they will. They look strong. They have a great

record on their home ground. Kevin Brown looked sharp. Bridge looked

like he had been there for ` long like he had been there for a long

time. It was hard for Leeds to cope. I kind of reinforce what Kevin Brown

is saying. They look sharp `nd on is saying. They look sharp `nd on

top of their game at the start of top of their game at the start of

the season and they will want to continue. What did you make of them

in preseason when you face them? in preseason when you face them

Widnes are not a big side but they Widnes are not a big side but they

have a lot of leg speed. Thdy have great support players that they

scored tries out their own half. scored tries out their own half

They will be a threat with the ball. When comes to playing away, that is

the challenge, getting consistency the challenge, getting consistency

away. That will definitely be an advantage for them. They sedm to

advantage for them. They seem to have recruited solid people. It is a

great lesson in how to build a team. They have brought in three, four

people, who will make a difference and get them a couple of rungs up

the ladder. That is how you should plan things. Keeping healthy is very

plan things. Keeping healthx is very important. The kicks were coming

off. There was a lot of confidence about the place. On the field

committee will take some stopping. For Leeds, not a great result and

injuries as well. They have a big game coming up this weekend. Getting

troops back on the field, getting troops back on the field, gdtting

them fit and healthy will be time them fit and healthy will bd time

consuming. They cannot change that. They just need to get on with it.

Find ways to win games when your star players are not in the right

spots. In St Helens they have done that. It is a chance now full is on

other people in that squad to make their name. It is also about new

leaders stepping forward. They lost a lot of leadership. To losd

leaders stepping forward. They lost a lot of leadership. To lose Danny

McGuire and Buchanan, they need someone to sit step up. Thex have

McGuire and Buchanan, they need someone to sit step up. They have a

lot of international is in the team. They have a lot of younger guys who

have a lot of experience. What we need, because of the scrutiny... In

need, because of the scrutiny.. In a team like Leeds loses a couple of

games, panic sets in. We seem to a team like Leeds loses a couple of

games, panic sets in. We sedm to be saying it earlier and earlier

games, panic sets in. We seem to be saying it earlier and earlidr how

important the points are. So, Leeds head into the World Club

Series on the back of two ddfeats. Their final match before

facing the Sydney Roosters Wonderful execution

by Michael Dobson. Scuttering away and bringing

it back to the middle. He finds some real enthusiasm

in the Salford line at the loment. What about this from

Salford in the opening 20 Robert Lui on his home debut,

pushing off Robert Thomson to easily and too much pace

for the rest of them. Come on, Salford,

is the cry from fans. They cannot believe

what they are watching They expect a response

from St Helens. The Welsh international

out from dummy half. He has made such a difference

since he has come onto the field. St Helens again having

to be sharp here. I think he looked at his size

and thought that you can Dobson with another two points

here and Salford remained It is all going to end

with a professional foul from Walsh. It is as good as it has been

in the last few years. The man on the left

has had an influence. Every time it goes down

the right-hand side. A left foot step and a second

of the night for Robert Lui. They are having

to look at this game. Some of the established players

have put on a good show. Dealt with by the Saint

Helen's defence. Tomkins wants to get

things moving again. These Saint Helen 's defencd

is embarrassed again. Those moments have been few and far

between for St Helens If things were not bad

enough for St Helens, if this is a bad one

for Mark Percival, this is a night they will want to forget yot can see

the anguish on his face! Percival limping off is the last

thing that Kieron Cunningham Robert Lui with a delicate

kit and finished. We should pay tribute to Salford

because that was a very impressive performance. They were hot. You can

see there's a clear hunger `nd aggression and willingness to do

well as a team. Is that the key, as well as a team. Is that the key as

a team? A lot of what they've talked about was being a team, not

individuals. Yes. The teams that play as a team will go the furthest.

It was just so obvious that right from the kick-off, looking `t the

other side, I don't know what Johnny will say, but once you get to the

situation where you're not there mentally at the start of the

situation where you're not there mentally at the start of thd game,

mentally at the start of the game, you just can't flick a switch and

turn it around. And there was you just can't flick a switch and

turn it around. And there w`s a you just can't flick a switch and

turn it around. And there was a bit turn it around. And there was a bit

to accept at the start of the year to accept at the start of the year

but it is understandable when to accept at the start of the year

but it is understandable whdn the but it is understandable whdn the

team from the week before that have been clobbered at home, they

team from the week before that have been clobbered at home, thex have a

been clobbered at home, they have a real determination to put it right.

Saints have beaten Huddersfield real determination to put it right.

Saints have beaten Huddersfield a week before, so there would be

confidence, so you need to get your troops ready. I felt they wdre

troops ready. I felt they were hungrier than us, their atthtude

troops ready. I felt they wdre hungrier than us, their attitude and

hungrier than us, their atthtude and attention to detail with the

attention to detail with thd defensive process, it was far

superior to ours. Our performance was unacceptable with Round 2 of the

super league season. We have was unacceptable with Round 2 of the

super league season. We havd done super league season. We have done

some serious talking this wdek super league season. We havd done

some serious talking this week about the standard in our club, the

standards set by the people who have put the jersey on over the years. We

put the jersey on over the xears. We were so far off that, it was untrue.

I thought Salford were hot, don't I thought Salford were hot, don t

take anything away from them. I thought Salford were hot, don't

take anything away from them. Their new signing, he can do everxthing.

new signing, he can do everything. He can run, excellent distrhbution

He can run, excellent distribution skills, and he is a real threat

They utilised him well all night. He knew when to build pressure and when

to take the line on. He was a threat as a runner, which creates the

defence down. He still calls as there may few problems. You see him

highlighted here, if he can find the past, he's a great support player.

Who's there on the inside? That is outrageous left footstep. It is like

hot, skip and a jump. Unless you know what this guy is about, he's

going to cause damage. It's hard to be told you are complacent. That was

the word that was used. I think we had two sides who came at that from

a different point. We played very well against Huddersfield, Salford

had been beaten heavily by hole. well against Huddersfield, Salford

had been beaten heavily by hole. I think we fell in love with

ourselves. Salford attacked us and they were more hungry which is not

acceptable from my perspective, so we will work hard on that.

Don't forget to follow the World Club Series with ts

This commentary on all thred matches and BBC Five Live and there will be

highlights on Sunday night. Hull FC were impressive

in their round one victory over Salford, they were the first team

to make the trip to the South of France this season,

and it was a tight first half It was a close game. We saw the

skills and talents of two very It was a close game. We saw the

skills and talents of two vdry good skills and talents of two vdry good

teams. I have to say, the team skills and talents of two very good

teams. I have to say, the tdam that took the mantle on after it went

10-10, to level the occasion up I think it is very, very important we

play credit to Hull and how well they've started the season. They

have signed some quality players. have signed some quality pl`yers.

One of which we see get over the whitewash, a dynamic back row. Manu.

When you have him and Prichard, you are improving your squad. They

looked all right for the 13th first minutes. They've definitely got the

talent within their group. Again, talent within their group. Again,

Hull are playing so quickly when you watch this, and there are some big

men in this Catalans team that can't recover so well. Hull are going to

hit the line as quick as thdy recover so well. Hull are going to

hit the line as quick as they can. They have to smart halves which are

playing together again. There's a couple of errors here. 16-10 at

half-time. Catalans are expecting to have some harsh words and come back.

22-10 is a different kettle of fish. To have Ellis act, it is fabulous.

You look at their back row, you re You look at their back row, you re

thinking, you are not going to get a rest if you're descending on the

fringes. And you have good balance, Ellis, and Minichiello, fantastic --

devotionals. And then Manu, and players like Talanoa who can carry

the ball. And Shaul... He missed players like Talanoa who can carry

the ball. And Shaul... He mhssed the the ball. And Shaul... He mhssed the

birth of his first child to play! He would have been kicked out of club

if he had gone to the birth of his first child! Congratulations to them

on the birth of their boy. Now time to address some

really important matters. It's week two of Last Tackle,

when we get to know a littld bit more about the stars

of Super League. In the hot seat this week,

are the Huddersfield Giants. Boom Boom Boom by

The Outhere Brothers. I think, obviously, everyond

will say perfect vision, but I think it's speed,

probably the one thing I do lack. You can go for a pint with the lads

without your missus knowing. I don't know his real

name, I forgot it! A film called Madagascar there's

a dopey, very clumsy giraffd I'm either hammered

for being Shirley or Shez. Call him 40-20, cos he's

20 but he looks 40. Normally, I spend my days

at my Dad's cos he likes to cook. If it were anything,

spaghetti Bolognese. Can't really cook that much,

probably get a takeaway. It's a toss-up between

Leroy Cudjoe, and Kyle Wood. They are both very good

movers on a night out. Nathan Mason is the best dancer

in our team by a long stretch. They properly think

the Strictly Come Dancing I do, I'm not really

scared of anything. The only thing that really scares me

is my hair falling out. Luke Robinson had to announce his

retirement in the game. His 14 year career with Wig`n,

Castleford, Salford and the Giants From a rugby player's perspective,

you're taught from a very young age you don't show you're injured,

you don't show you're hurt, That was probably the hardest thing,

the realisation that I have to sit down with the lads and tell them

that I'm no longer going to be able He's through again he's

going around him, and Robinson has I'm going to need a hip

replacement at the age of 31. What are you going to be dohng

later on in your life? But if I don't get it done now,

I won't be walking. So I want to be spending as much

quality time as I can with them. I've played in Grand Finals,

I've played in Challenge Cups. More than anything else,

representing my country. Everyone knows I like a bit

of a chuckle and a bit of a wind-up. I love being around the lads,

I love the banter that goes with it, I like the jokes that

we play on each other. Rugby League allows you to be,

probably, a 16-17-year-old, You never really have to grow up.

You can be Peter Pan. He's been fabulous to watch and a

real character. I came up playing with him all the way through. We

toured as 16-year-olds, then we played against each other in our 14

year career. Our careers have gone side by side and it's very sad that

he's finished. But what a great perspective to have won the game,

leaving it, and saying, there's bigger things, like family, time

with his kids, huge priorithes bigger things, like family, time

with his kids, huge priorities and I'd just like to wish him wdll.

with his kids, huge priorithes and I'd just like to wish him well. He

I'd just like to wish him wdll. He will be a real asset for the

I'd just like to wish him well. He will be a real asset for thd game

I'd just like to wish him wdll. He will be a real asset for the game in

will be a real asset for thd game in some other capacity, no doubt. And

he truly is a giant. He is small of stature but I have so much

admiration for him. He's been stature but I have so much

admiration for him. He's bedn so admiration for him. He's been so

successful. It'll be a big hole for him to fill, the com Rhodri all

through his life he has been a star from the young age. He will be sadly

missed. We will miss watching him. The current injury list

at Huddersfield is a lengthy one, so there were some new faces

in the line-up when they faced The Warriors have injury problems,

too, making this match a totgh Fancied the ball again but Wigan's

defenders have smothered him. Ta'ai just to the left,

but Leeming is going to go Oh, that is a terrific

pass from Ellis. And McGillvary scores

the game's first try. 24 minutes in the waiting

but well worth waiting for. Real quality there,

and McGillvary with the finish. McIlorum, two tries last week

against Catalan giving They are behind the coche

at the moment at the early stages It is knocked by Sarginson

and he has touched down. Farrell is going to be

given the try. Leeming standing in waiting,

arms outstretched. We're going to the video replay

here. Has he got downward pressurd on that

or has he just rolled the ball The referee is mindful

to give no try. Moving it back towards the middle,

and the high kick on the sixth tackle as a tester

that has been lost. Gelling pops it over the top,

and a finish from Manfredi. Lovely ball from Gelling

to create the opening. Huddersfield are beginning to move

it left with a little bit They score a try that gives

Huddersfield a real hope ag`in Hinchcliffe with a terrific game

here tonight, whether he's been playing in that loose forward's role

or more as a central role. That is a penalty for Huddersfield,

and two points... So, Ellis with a chance

to make it all square. Over he goes, 12 points apiece,

12 minutes left to play. Do they go for another

or are they going for all shx points They are going for the one,

Ellis, this time lofts it high

and with ten minutes left, Huddersfield's defence having

to organise itself once mord. And Charnley with the tradelark

finish! And Wigan might just have

snatched it at the death! The skill of O'Loughlin,

how many times have we seen him do that, and Charnley with a step back

on the inside, and Wigan fancy I know Wigan won it but Huddersfield

played really well. So many new players and players out of position.

What did you make of Jamie Ellis, What did you make of Jamie Dllis,

stepping up and taking the lead role? I do not watch Huddersfield

every week. I thought he took the leadership role really well and

commanded the team. He found some fast players and looked the part, he

really did. Do you think it gave them a different dimensional, more

freedom? Danny Bluff can pl`y as well. Getting the balance right is

important. He's certainly stepped up and took the extra responsibility.

They talk about game management. and took the extra responsibility.

They talk about game managelent Is They talk about game managelent Is

that what he brought to this? Jamie is a naturally talented guy. His

selection of what passed, what cake, what time to run the ball, it is

what time to run the ball, ht is becoming more refined. They are

winning ugly, that is what he has said. They are expected to win by

quite a mile. Huddersfield were good. You could not take away from

good. You could not take aw`y from what they did. Wigan looked very

structured. They looked org`nised. Not going through the motions but it

was great to Huddersfield. When you perform as poorly as that, ht was

was great to Huddersfield. When you perform as poorly as that, it was a

good sign. It was derby day at the Jungle

where Castleford and Wakefield were both looking for their first

win of the season. No love lost between these

two on Valentine's Day, One of Super League's this list

rivalries. This was a one-shded rivalries. This was a one-sided

affair. Wakefield got off to a flying start. That was as good as it

got. The Tigers responded with seven unanswered tries. The first from the

prolific winger in the corndr. prolific winger in the corner.

Castleford's attacking invention was too much for Wakefield. The

combination of quick hands and feet established a six point lead for the

hosts. Before half-time they established a six point lead for the

hosts. Before half-time thex crossed a gain. Another gap in the Wakefield

defence was found. The Tigers missed their inspirational captain. He will

be out for the whole season with a knee injury. Castleford showed they

have plenty of other options. This try for Oliver homes just after the

break. Holmes signed a new deal but it was another forward who made

break. Holmes signed a new deal but it was another forward who lade the

next try. The big forward fended it was another forward who made the

next try. The big forward fdnded off next try. The big forward fended off

numerous tackles before off,loading. numerous tackles before off-loading.

The scrum-half found Adam Mhlner numerous tackles before off,loading.

The scrum-half found Adam Milner and The scrum-half found Adam Mhlner and

he put the game out of reach. Castleford were now in complete

control and playing some breathtaking rugby. This quick

breathtaking rugby. This quhck passing meant the winger let

acrobatically to swing the ball down. A sparkling performance was

sealed with a seventh try. @ happy Valentine's Day for Castleford and

only broken hearts for Wakefield. Brian Smith talked about his side

playing a lot smarter and C`stleford did that. A lot of direction is

provided. Luke Gale would be looking of the back. He is looking to have a

great year. When he is on hhs game he is a real handful.

Now, he's one of the most divisive figures in Super League but with six

Grand Final wins, he's also one of its most successful.

Let's hear now from Ryan Bahley who's landed in Warrington

My family think of me as a gentle giant. I am a quiet person and

My family think of me as a gentle giant. I am a quiet person `nd quite

giant. I am a quiet person and quite reserved.

Other fans hate me and think, look at him! He is intimidating. On the

field I get under people's gain That is my job. Sometimes I go over

the top and go too far, a bht That is my job. Sometimes I go over

the top and go too far, a bit too the top and go too far, a bit too

passionate. It is passion really. I'm not like that of the pitch. On

the pitch I am a different animal. If someone gets to meet me, it

changes opinions straightaway. I came to the club and help him out

with a few of the field things. A lot of clubs would not go ndar me.

with a few of the field things. A lot of clubs would not go near me. I

lot of clubs would not go ndar me. I asked Tony if you could tell me a

few clubs. He sparked up and said, he would get me in and I wotld help

him out of the field. It went from there. We got a relationship. He was

at Leeds. He got the best ott of me at Leeds. He got the best ott of me

that time. There was a lot of trust other. I came here and got a

that time. There was a lot of trust other. I came here and got ` good

understanding with each other. other. I came here and got a good

understanding with each other. I bring experience. Young guys come

through. It was a great defdnce through. It was a great defdnce

Everyone plays for each other, not Everyone plays for each othdr, not

individual skills. They are wanting to push each other. That is what the

team does. Bring something back to Warrington. The respect I got from

the Leeds fans. They are passionate. Winning them over, I have done a

good job. The biggest drivers of Family Reunion. Looking back at

photos and showing them what I have achieved. -- the biggest drhvers of

achieved. -- the biggest drivers of family really. I just want to finish

my career on a high. Could that be a canny bit of

business? Absolutely. I have always been an admirer of his, the way he

plays the game. Perhaps somd of his plays the game. Perhaps some of his

bogus bills are annoying and Eriksson but I think it is ` good

Eriksson but I think it is a good piece of business.

Finally, then, let's check tp on the Warrington Wolves,

they were up against Hull KR on Sunday, what do you make

The theme of our discussions today have been about recruitment. I look

at Warrington and I get excited. I at Warrington and I get exchted I

think Gidley is a really great signing. He has given them

resilience in the decision-laking resilience in the decision-making

area. I agree. I think they have missed him. They have replaced him.

I'll so think they have done all right with the back row. -- I also

think. Icing on the cake and getting them rolling at the back of the

field. He is such a big boy. John hit the nail on the head. Ghdley can

hit the nail on the head. Gidley can kick.

Hull KR are missing some key players? They have some work to do.

They have huge potential, haven't they? They came up against `

They have huge potential, h`ven t they? They came up against a really

hot Warrington side here. Essentially the best side won.

Warrington really put Harle under a lot of pressure defensively. If you

want to compete with sides like them, you need to be on that

defensively. With defences like this, it was a fantastic trx.

defensively. With defences like this, it was a fantastic try. Nobody

this, it was a fantastic trx. Nobody doubted he has this in his arsenal.

doubted he has this in his `rsenal. Taking time to settle in. -- nobody

doubted. It is easy when yot have guys in the team who know how to

demand the ball in the right positions. Just one player we have

not mentioned, for me, a world-class Butler, the young bachelor. --

after. Warrington one of four teams

with a one 100% record Let's get an early check

on the First Utility Super League Leeds go into the World Club

Challenge at the bottom of Super League. They have yet to register

for a competition point. Thdre League. They have yet to register

for a competition point. There is for a competition point. Thdre is

the line-up for Friday, Saturday for a competition point. There is

the line-up for Friday, Sattrday and the line-up for Friday, Sattrday and

Sunday. Two Super League games as Sunday. Two Super League gales as

well. The world club series can you kick

it all off. Ayew looking to write a few wrongs? -- are you lookhng? We

few wrongs? -- are you looking? We have some work to do. We're happy

this game has come. Preparing for a big, emotional fixture like this is

easy. We need to get commitment intensity issues sorted this week.

Wigan against Brisbane, part two. Such a close one last year. How

desperate will Wigan be to prove a point? I fancy Wigan. They won ugly

last week. It was a mud Bath against Catalan. They may have legs on

Brisbane. They are very dangerous team. They will have to be on top of

their game but I do fancy that. How tough will it be for Leeds? We spoke

about the message. They are saying all the right things, about how they

are preparing. Johnathan Thurston is are preparing. Johnathan Thurston is

the best player in the world, for my opinion. It would be a tough day for

Leeds. I am sure Leeds can do it and produce performances when you do not

expect it. Will we get a few on the board against the Aussies? 2-1. I am

not prepared to say which game but 2-1.

My thanks to Jon and Brian for joining us.

Everybody wants to rule the world this week,

and we'll leave you with some memories of 1989,

when the Super League leaders Widnes did just that.

Old Trafford provides the pdrfect stage for this challenge, Widnes

stage for this challenge, Whdnes against the Australians.

Sullivan cannot believe his luck. Is there nobody chasing me? What is

there nobody chasing me? Wh`t is going on? Are we playing a rugby

match? He has the line in front of him. A really good try. Out wide. He

can get it. What a head tackle! Significantly he has scored. He is

outside. It is a try. He is in for a second try. Widnes breaking out.

second try. Widnes breaking out This is a good rugby. This could be

a try. He is going for the line. This is a good rugby. This could be

a try. He is going for the line. He caught hammer napping. Widnds are

caught hammer napping. Widnes are the red beleaguered champions of the