Last year’s fourth place in Betfred Super League was Rhinos’ best since 2017, when they won the Grand Final after finishing as runners-up to Castleford Tigers on the table. Leeds have made only three signings in the off-season, but the bookies reckon they will climb the ladder this year.
It’s a different story for Trinity, who were the top-flight’s surprise package in 2025 after winning the Championship title the previous year. The odds-makers expect them to drop out of the play-off spots this term.
Tigers have finished 11th in two of the past three seasons. Despite bringing in highly-rated Australian coach Ryan Carr and rebuilding their squad, including some additions from the NRL, the bookies don’t see any improvement. Here’s how the final 2026 table is tipped to look, based on latest odds.
7. 6th: Hull FC
One place outside the play-offs last year, but fancied to put that right in 2026. Odds to finish top: 14/1. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. 7th: Warrington Wolves
A poor eighth in 2025 and it’s not likely to be their year this time, even if there is a slight improvement. Odds to finish top: 16/1. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. 8th: Catalans Dragons
Tipped to climb a place, but it won’t be good enough for a return to the play-offs. Odds to finish top: 33/1. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
10. 9th: Wakefield Trinity
Stunned the bookies by finishing sixth last year, but - despite quality additions including NRL Grand Final winner Tyson Smoothy - are being written off again in 2026. Odds to finish top: 40/1. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. 10th: Huddersfield Giants
Owner Ken Davy says Giants are going to win a Grand Final, but the odds-makers don’t predict any improvement this year. Odds to finish top: 80/1. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
12. 11th Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers. New-look team, but same finish predicted; incoming coach Ryan Carr will have something to say about that. Odds to finish top: 125/1. Photo: Peter Smith