Saturday, July 19

Catalans Dragons (3) v Leeds (2)

Catalans are without the influential Adam Mogg because of suspension so Casey McGuire reverts to scrum-half and Thomas Bosc to stand-off, with Aaron Gorrell returning from a shoulder injury at hooker. The Dragons have winger Dimitri Pelo back in place of the injured Younes Khattabi.

Leeds are without full-back Brent Webb but the return of Ian Kirke from a five-month absence with hamstring trouble helps offset the loss of forward Ryan Bailey with a ankle injury. Young hooker Ben Kaye is in the squad as stand-by in case Matt Diskin fails to shake off an elbow injury.

Last season: Leeds 54 Catalans Dragons 8, Catalans Dragons 30 Leeds 22

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

Top try scorers: Clint Greenshields (Catalans Dragons) 15; Scott Donald (Leeds) 20

Top point scorers: Thomas Bosc (Catalans Dragons) 96; Kevin Sinfield (Leeds) 85

Referee: I Smith (Oldham).

Huddersfield (11) v Warrington (4)

Huddersfield have back row forward Jamahl Lolesi back after missing the defeat at Leeds with a shoulder injury and full-back or winger David Hodgson will make his home debut if he passes a fitness test on his chest injury.

Warrington are likely to bring in Andy Bracek in place of loose forward Vinnie Anderson, who rests a shoulder injury, although coach James Lowes has also included young forwards Lee Mitchell and Matty Blythe in his 19-man squad.

Last season: Warrington 22 Huddersfield 34, Huddersfield 28 Warrington 47, Warrington 18 Huddersfield 26

Last six league matches: Huddersfield L L W L W L; Warrington W W L W W W

Top try scorers: Luke Robinson (Huddersfield) 10; Chris Hicks (Warrington) 13

Top point scorers: Chris Thorman (Huddersfield) 48; Chris Hicks (Warrington) 51

Referee: R Silverwood (Dewsbury).

Sunday, July 20

Bradford (6) v Wakefield (7)Bradford have centre Paul Sykes back from suspension and hooker Terry Newton returns from injury. Forward Sam Burgess is also included in coach Steve McNamara's initial squad, pending the outcome of a scan on his injured shoulder. Wayne Godwin and Chris Feather are left out of the side that lost at Warrington.

Wakefield are still without both first-choice centres Ryan Atkins and Tony Martin because of injury as they seek to end a three-match losing run ahead of next week's Challenge Cup semi-final. Winger Paul Reilly and second rower Duncan McGillivray are added to the team that lost to Hull.

Last season: Bradford 38 Wakefield 24, Wakefield 24 Bradford 36

Last six league matches: Bradford L L W W L L; Wakefield W W W L L L

Top try scorers: Paul Sykes (Bradford) 13; Damian Blanch & Jamie Rooney (Wakefield) 9

Top point scorers: Paul Deacon (Bradford) 64; Danny Brough (Wakefield) 68

Referee: P Bentham (Warrington).

Harlequins (9) v Castleford (12)

Harlequins are without five players through suspension - Rikki Sheriffe, Tony Clubb, David Howell, Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook and Michael Worrincy - so coach Brian McDermott dips into his reserves to call on Dylan Skee, Jamie O'Callaghan and Adam Janowski, who have three Super League appearances between them. Former Castleford captain Danny Orr is also missing but Quins have Chris Melling and Julien Rinaldi back from injury.

Castleford, who lost 44-14 in the Challenge Cup at the Twickenham Stoop this year, are boosted by the return of forwards Awen Guttenbeil and Craig Huby. Co-captain Guttenbeil has missed the last five games with a leg injury.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last six league matches: Harlequins L W L L L L; Castleford L L D L W L

Top try scorers: Matthew Gafa (Harlequins) 10; Luke Dorn (Castleford) 12

Top point scorers: Henry Paul (Harlequins) 35; Joe Westerman (Castleford) 26

Referee: B Thaler (Wakefield).

Hull (10) v Hull KR (8)

Hull have included new signing James Webster, the former Hull KR captain, in their squad, although he is still waiting for his British passport. Thomas Lee is also included and, in the continued absence of Adam Dykes, will play scrum-half if Webster is ineligible for the 205th derby.

Hull KR are boosted by the return of former Hull full-back Shaun Briscoe as well as utility back Ben Cockayne, winger Peter Fox and back row forward Chris Chester as they look to make it four wins in a row over their arch rivals. Jon Steel and Daniel Fitzhenry drop out of the squad but youngster Chaz I'Anson keeps his place.

Last season: Hull 6 Hull KR 42, Hull KR 20 Hull 30, Hull 10 Hull KR 14, Hull 22 Hull KR 14

Last Six League Matches: Hull L W L L L W; Hull KR L L L L L W

Top try scorers: Craig Hall (Hull) 12; Peter Fox (Hull KR) 9

Top point scorers: Danny Tickle (Hull) 66; Paul Cooke (Hull KR) 40

Referee: S Ganson (St Helens).

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