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Rugby League Scorers Shake Up Super League’s Man of Steel Rankings
[Published: June 12, 2023 – Source: Sky Sports Rugby League]
The race for the Super League’s prestigious Steve Prescott Man of Steel award has taken an unexpected turn, with an unlikely name now tied at the top halfway through the season. Following the completion of Round 13, the points allocation for the coveted accolade has seen some surprising entrants rise to the summit of the rankings.
In a top-of-the-table clash, St Helens emerged victorious over Catalans Dragons 24-12, with Sione Mata’utia, Mark Percival, and Jack Welsby earning the panel’s nods as the game’s standout performers. Welsby’s consistent displays have kept him near the top of the overall standings.
Elsewhere, Huddersfield Giants snapped their five-game losing skid by narrowly defeating Hull FC. The Giants’ halves pairing of Adam Clune and Ben Reynolds were recognized for their contributions, while Jake Bibby‘s brace earned him a single point.
The Challenge Cup final “dress rehearsal” between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors saw the young Wolves side fall just short, but Sam Powell‘s impressive display earned him three points. Bevan French, the Warriors’ try-assisting hero, was the sole Wigan player to feature in the points.
Despite recent questions about their defense, Hull KR kept a resurgent Leigh Leopards scoreless, with Kelepi Tanginoa, Jez Litten, and Niall Evalds all earning recognition.
Leeds Rhinos comfortably dispatched Castleford Tigers, with Rhyse Martin‘s standout performance in attack and defense securing him the top points.
In the final fixture, Salford Red Devils cruised past London Broncos, with Marc Sneyd and Tim Lafai rewarded for their contributions.
The overall Man of Steel rankings now see Salford’s Sneyd and Leigh’s Matt Moylan tied at the summit on 15 points each, followed closely by Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis, Warrington’s Matt Dufty, and Salford’s Nene Macdonald.
With the season reaching its midway point, the race for the prestigious Man of Steel award continues to intensify, with several unexpected names now in the mix.
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