None of their casualties are back in contention this week, though prop Mikolaj Oledzki is available after a one-match ban. However, three of the injured players could be available for the Magic Weekend showdown against St Helens on Saturday, May 3 or 13 days later when Hull FC visit AMT Headingley. Hull KR have similar issues with four of their top-17 ruled out of this week’s match. Here’s who definitely won’t be playing and when they could be back on the field.
7. Ben Littlewood (Rhinos)
The 20-year-old forward underwent surgery on a hamstring injury early in pre-season. He is back running, but no return date has been given. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Rhyse Martin (Hull KR)
Signed from Rhinos ahead of this season, the goal-kicking second-rower suffered a quad muscle injury in February and hopes to be back in contention for the visit of Wakefield Trinity on June 27. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Ned McCormack (Rhinos)
The rookie centre hasn’t played since suffering hamstring damage in the act of scoring against Warrington last July. He has had an operation and could be sidelined for the entire season. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Michael McIlorum (Hull KR)
The Leeds-born hooker ruptured a biceps against Wigan Warriors two weeks ago. It is a 12-week injury. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Max Simpson (Rhinos)
The centre had hoped to be back on the field in March, for the first time since an anterior cruciate ligament tear in January, 2023, but sustained a separate hamstring injury in training and there is no confirmed return date. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Maika Sivo (Rhinos)
Leeds’ star wing signing suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Ash Handley’s testimonial game against Wigan Warriors on January 26 and won’t play a competitive match this year. Photo: Tony Johnson