Unanimous Predictions Forecast Super League’s Major Easter Clashes
Super League round seven opens on Good Friday, 3 April 2026. The Rivals Round brings a slate of high-profile derby games across the weekend.
Overview and context
The opening match takes place at Sewell Group Craven Park in East Hull. Hull KR host Hull FC in the 250th meeting between the two clubs.
Other headline fixtures include St Helens against Wigan Warriors and Bradford Bulls versus Leeds Rhinos at Odsal. A French derby sees Catalans Dragons play Toulouse Olympique.
Panel predictions and forecast
Filmogaz.com assembled a three-strong panel for predictions. Josh McAllister, Daniel Tomlinson and James Smailes provided forecasts for each fixture.
Unanimous predictions emerged across the panel. All three writers backed the same winners for every match this round.
Fixtures and panel picks
- Hull KR vs Hull FC — Josh: Hull KR by 14. Dan: Hull KR by 10. James: Hull KR by 12.
- St Helens vs Wigan Warriors — Josh: Wigan by 12. Dan: Wigan by 8. James: Wigan by 16.
- Bradford Bulls vs Leeds Rhinos — Josh: Leeds by 16. Dan: Leeds by 14. James: Leeds by 14.
- Huddersfield Giants vs York Knights — Josh: Huddersfield by 8. Dan: Huddersfield by 6. James: Huddersfield by 6.
- Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Leopards — Josh: Warrington by 10. Dan: Warrington by 12. James: Warrington by 12.
- Castleford Tigers vs Wakefield Trinity — Josh: Wakefield by 14. Dan: Wakefield by 8. James: Wakefield by 16.
- Catalans Dragons vs Toulouse Olympique — Josh: Catalans by 12. Dan: Catalans by 10. James: Catalans by 4.
Key notes and talking points
The weekend is being billed as a set of major Easter clashes. The panel’s consensus highlights strong home-side support.
Wigan may welcome back Jai Field. Hull FC have three returning veterans listed as boosting their matchday squad.
Disciplinary and recent form
One disciplinary incident noted from recent action saw Elliot Minchella sin-binned for a tackle on Lewis Martin.
Huddersfield enter the round on the back of a surprise win over Wigan last week. That result informed many of the panel’s forecasts.
The Filmogaz.com preview leaves fans with clear storylines to follow. Expect intensity across the Rivals Round and definitive outcomes in these Super League fixtures.
