Super League 2023: team-by-team guide to the new season

After a slow start, Lee Radford’s first season at Castleford almost ended with the Tigers snatching a playoff place on the final day of the season. They just missed out, but after some eye-catching recruitment for 2023, will hope to go at least one better. The acquisition of Jacob Miller from local rivals Wakefield looks a good one and Castleford have the squad, and the coach, to make the top six.

Coach Lee Radford Captain Paul McShane Key player Gareth Widdop Last season 7th Prediction 6th

Having been one of the most consistent sides last season, the nature of Catalans’ disappointing playoff exit at home to Leeds will leave them keen to put things right. Steve McNamara still possesses one of the most talented squads and while those around them have strengthened, the team from the south of France have the players, and the experience, to be pushing for a second Grand Final appearance.

Coach Steve McNamara Captain Ben Garcia Key player Sam Tomkins Last season 4th Prediction 3rd

Last year was a year of missed opportunities for Huddersfield. Their loss to Wigan in the Challenge Cup final was tough to take, but they responded well to finish third in Super League. However, they were beaten at home in the first round of the playoffs by sixth-placed Salford. The return of the mercurial Jake Connor from Hull FC certainly improves their hopes of claiming at least one piece of silverware.

Coach Ian Watson Captain Luke Yates Key player Jake Connor Last season 3rd Prediction 4th

It is a new dawn with the former Hull KR coach Tony Smith crossing the city to take charge of the Black and Whites. He inherits a squad in transition, with hopes being pinned on recruits such as Tex Hoy and Jake Trueman. They will be around the playoff mix,