Friday, June 13

St Helens (2) v Bradford (5)

Saints are without forwards Jason Cayless and Chris Flannery for a prolonged period after both suffered medial ligament injuries against Hull KR last week. They join Mike Bennett and Nick Fozzard on the sidelines, meaning 18-year-old Gareth Frodsham, who only has a part-time contract, could come into contention.

Bradford have considerable injury problems with hooker Terry Newton (shoulder), prop Andy Lynch (back) and winger Tame Tupou (knee) this week joining their mounting casualty list. Paul Deacon, Wayne Godwin and Chris Nero are sidelined while Glenn Morrison has been ruled out for the season. Semi Tadulala at least returns from suspension while prop Chris Feather, now recovered from a serious neck injury, could come into contention. Youngsters Keal Carlile and Kieran Hyde are added to the squad.

Last season: Bradford 10 St Helens 4, St Helens 34 Bradford 22

Last six league matches: St Helens W W W W W W; Bradford L W L W L L

Top tryscorers: Ade Gardner (St Helens) 18; Paul Sykes (Bradford) 9

Top goalscorers: Sean Long (St Helens) 55; Paul Deacon (Bradford) 60

Referee: R Silverwood (Dewsbury).

Saturday, June 14

Catalans Dragons (3) v Wigan (4)

Catalans are close to full strength with Aaron Gorrell fit to return after two games out with a shoulder problem. David Ferriol and Cyril Gossard are their only major absentees. Alex Chan (rib) and Dimitri Pelo (ankle) suffered knocks at Bradford last week but should be fit.

Centre Cameron Phelps could make his Wigan debut following his signing from Canterbury last month. He could replace Phil Bailey, who is doubtful with a groin injury, while Gareth Hock (ankle) is also a concern. With Sean O'Loughlin still out, prop Andy Coley may play in the second row. Another new signing, Tim Smith, is still awaiting a work permit and is yet to arrive.

Last season: Wigan 30 Catalans Dragons 0, Catalans Dragons 16 Wigan 18

Last six league matches: Catalans Dragons W W W L W W; Wigan W L L L W W

Top tryscorers: Clint Greenshields (Catalans Dragons) 9; Pat Richards (Wigan) 8

Top goalscorers: Thomas Bosc (Catalans Dragons) 64; Pat Richards (Wigan) 58

Referee: I Smith (Oldham).

Harlequins RL (9) v Leeds (1)

Winger Rikki Sheriffe is out for Harlequins with a quadricep strain but centre David Howell should be fit despite 13 stitches in nose and lip wounds. Prop Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook is closing in on a return after three months out with a broken wrist but Jon Wells (medial ligaments) is still a couple of weeks away.

Great Britain captain Jamie Peacock is set to return for Leeds after missing last week's defeat of Hull due to a large cut in the arm becoming infected. Second row Simon Worrall returns to the squad while Ryan Hall misses out.

Last season: Harlequins RL 20 Leeds 54, Leeds 28 Harlequins RL 16

Last six league matches: Harlequins RL L L L W L L, Leeds W W W W W W

Top tryscorers: Matthew Gafa (Harlequins RL) 10; Scott Donald (Leeds) 16

Top goalscorers: Henry Paul (Harlequins RL) 25; Kevin Sinfield (Leeds) 72

Referee: A Klein (London).

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