Super League 2022: team-by-team guide to the new season

After nine seasons under the guidance of Daryl Powell, there is a new era at Castleford in 2022. The former Hull FC coach, Lee Radford, has taken the reins in West Yorkshire and that change has resulted in an overhaul of a Tigers squad that struggled last season. Among their new recruits are players such as Joe Westerman and George Lawler, both of whom will have England aspirations. They should help Castleford squeeze into the play-offs.Coach Lee Radford Captain Paul McShane Key player Niall Evalds Last season 7th Prediction 6th

Perpignan witnessed more rugby league history in 2021, as Catalans not only finished top of Super League for the first time but reached their maiden Grand Final. While they ultimately came up short against St Helens, the Dragons have strengthened once again in a bid to go a step further. The signing of State of Origin star Mitchell Pearce, on top of the immense squad already assembled in the south of France, could take Catalans into uncharted territory again.Coach Steve McNamara Captain Benjamin Garcia Key player Mitchell Pearce Last season 1st and Grand Final runners-up Prediction 1st and Grand Final winners

Last year was always going to be a formative one for Huddersfield in Ian Watson’s first season in charge. A disappointing ninth-placed finish underlined that, but the Giants have gambled on a new half-back pairing of Theo Fages and Tui Lolohea to thrust them back up the table. Will Pryce, son of the former Great Britain half-back Leon, will be one of the competition’s standout talents too, but with so much quality above them, Huddersfield face a tough task to make the play-offs.Coach Ian Watson Captain Michael Lawrence Key player Theo Fages Last season 9th Prediction 8th

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