Overview
- Leigh Leopards host Wakefield Trinity on Friday 26 September at 8pm BST and Leeds Rhinos face St Helens on Saturday 27 September at 8pm BST.
- Broadcast is on Sky Sports+, with Leigh v Wakefield also free on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, and streaming available via Sky Go and NOW.
- Leeds coach Brad Arthur says his side must deliver their best in a physical contest, while Saints coach Paul Wellens describes his team as battle hardened for another tough meeting.
- The Racing Post lists Leigh as home favourites to progress toward a possible Wigan semi-final, with Wakefield entering as surprise qualifiers in their first play-offs since 2012.
- Leeds halfback Jake Connor expresses confidence about a deep run, as the play-offs lead to semi-finals on 3–4 October and the Grand Final at Old Trafford on 11 October.